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Warranty obligations for dealers

Warranty obligations for dealers A statutory warranty under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 applies to the sale of second-hand vehicles and creates a legal obligation on licensed motor vehicle dealers to repair certain defects. The obligation requires you to carry out the repairs, or arrange for...
Selling vehicles
12 Mar 2014

Consignment selling of vehicles

Consignment selling is the process by which a licensed motor vehicle dealer agrees to sell a vehicle on behalf of a member of the public. The dealer then pays the former owner the sale proceeds less an agreed commission. Approval for consignment selling - change to dealers licence A dealer must be...
Selling vehicles
12 Mar 2014

Penalties and Infringements - Motor vehicle dealers

The Motor Vehicle Dealers Act imposes serious obligations on licensed dealers, yard managers and salespersons and the way they operate their business. Failing to meet those obligations can result in the Department prosecuting offending licence holders before a Court, or initiating disciplinary...
Vehicle sellers
12 Mar 2014

Motor vehicle dealers

Any person/s or company engaged in the business of buying or selling certain vehicles must hold a dealer's licence. This legal requirement also includes someone: who acts as an agent for others in buying or selling vehicles; whose business includes buying vehicles for wrecking; who finances the...
Selling vehicles
07 Mar 2014

Apply for a motor vehicle sellers licence

Motor vehicle dealers licence forms - contains all forms for dealers, yard managers and salespeople including applications for : licences exemptions duplicate licence special occassion permits change premises change to partner or director change of employment More information about how to apply for...
Vehicle sellers
07 Mar 2014

Types of licences to sell motor vehicles

There are three types of licence and one registration for motor vehicle dealing. Motor Vehicle Dealer's Licence In order to carry out motor vehicle dealing in Western Australia a person must have a motor vehicle dealer's licence. Dealing in motor vehicles means: carrying on any class or description...
Vehicle sellers
07 Mar 2014

Auditing motor vehicle dealers - forms and publications

Guide to auditing trust accounts A guide to auditing trust accounts for motor vehicle dealers is now available for your convenience. Consignment trust accounts Before taking any vehicle under a consignment agreement, the dealer must be permitted to do so in accordance with their licence and have...
Auditing motor vehicle dealers
07 Mar 2014

Motor vehicle dealer sales checklist

Key requirements under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act As a licensed motor vehicle dealer you must: Ensure your licence is current and that you have a current certificate of authorised premises for your place of business. Ensure that the motor vehicle salespersons and yard managers you employ have a...
Motor vehicle sellers
06 Mar 2014

Motor vehicle salespeople, yard managers and auctioneers

Motor vehicle salesperson's licence What is a motor vehicle salesperson? A salesperson is someone who is employed or engaged by or on behalf of a dealer to buy or sell motor vehicles. A salesperson's licence is needed if you: Buy or sell vehicles (e.g. write up purchase contracts). Complete sales...
Motor vehicle sellers
06 Mar 2014

Responsibility for fixing a problem with a good

When goods fail to meet a guarantee , a consumer has a right to a ‘remedy’ – an attempt to put the situation right. Common remedies include repair , replacement or refund , and can involve action for compensation or damages . Store or s uppliers The supplier has to provide the remedy when goods do...
Returns and cancellations
05 Mar 2014

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Publications

Licence Reform program

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The Digital DMIRS Strategy seeks to improve the department’s operations and service delivery through the effective use of technology. Some goals of the strategy are to modernise digital systems and...
Corporate
Information
23 Dec 2020

Licensing fees discounted under COVID-19 economic relief package - Motor vehicle industry bulletin 5

30 October 2020 Licensing fees discounted under COVID-19 economic relief package From 28 October 2020, a discount applies to all motor vehicle licensing applications processed from 1 April 2020 to 31...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024

Motor vehicle consignment sales review 2020 public consultation paper

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This public consultation paper considers the need for changes to the regulation of vehicle consignment sales . The options for reform have been developed through analysis of current business...
Consumer Protection
Consultations / public comment
07 Dec 2020

Tyre dumping alert and dealer banned - Motor vehicle industry bulletin 4

11 September 2020 Tread carefully with tyre disposal The WA motor vehicle industry can play a vital role in stopping a scam involving illegally dumped tyres, which is causing an environmental hazard...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024

Dealer's register and have your say on towing industry regulation - Motor vehicle industry bulletin 3

31 August 2020 Motor vehicle dealers Register of vehicles bought and sold Consumer Protection has recently observed issues with dealer’s registers with infringements being issued to those who have...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024

Future regulation of WA's accident towing industry: Consultation paper

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Why are reforms being considered? Following a vehicle accident, drivers can easily be taken advantage of as they are often highly vulnerable and in shock. Serious concerns about the accident towing...
Consumer Protection
Consultations / public comment
10 Aug 2020

Audit reports reminder, licence updates and beware scam attacks - Motor vehicle industry bulletin #2

31 July 2020 Motor vehicle dealers Audit reports reminder 30 June 2020 - financial audit year end 30 September 2020 - financial audit report lodgement deadline An important reminder that all dealers...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024

Pre-estimated liquidated damages, online licensing kits and licence renewals - Motor vehicle industry bulletin #1

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Upcoming changes to pre-estimated liquidated damages From 1 January 2022, the maximum amount of pre-estimated liquidated damages that a dealer may charge will reduce from 15 per cent to five per cent...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024

Mentally healthy workplaces: Podcasts and videos

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The WorkSafe mental health and wellbeing inspectors have developed a series of resources on workplace mental health and wellbeing. The concepts presented may assist workplaces to discuss, consult,...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Dec 2023

COVID-19 coronavirus guide for workers: Looking after your mental health

While it is reasonable to be concerned about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, there are a number of actions you can take to look after your mental health during this challenging time. Access...
WorkSafe
Information
16 Sep 2022

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Announcements

New entrant in Perth’s fuel market named cheapest site in a record year

A new entrant into Perth’s fuel market has topped the list of the cheapest non-membership outlets in the Perth metropolitan area for 2022, in a year when high fuel prices broke all-time records. Atlas Fuel Kwinana offered Perth drivers an average price for regular unleaded petrol (ULP) of 165.7 cents per litre (cpl) throughout the year. The nearby Vibe Kwinana OPT came in second with 166 cpl and...
Consumer Protection
Media release
19 Dec 2022

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 14 December 2022), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 24 cents per litre (cpl) to 185.3 cpl. Coles Express and 7-Eleven hiking by between 40-46 cpl up to 199.9 cpl; EG Ampol up to 195.9 cpl; BP up...
Consumer Protection
Media release
13 Dec 2022

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 30 November 2022), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 23 cents per litre (cpl) to 201.4 cpl. Coles Express hiking by up to 46 cpl up to 209.9 cpl; Ampol and EG Ampol up to 205.9 cpl; BP up to 203...
Consumer Protection
Media release
29 Nov 2022

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 16 November 2022), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 23 cents per litre (cpl) to 201.4 cpl. Coles Express hiking by up to 39 cpl up to 214.9 cpl; Ampol and Caltex/Puma up to 213.9 cpl; BP up to...
Consumer Protection
Media release
15 Nov 2022

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 2 November 2022), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 24 cents per litre (cpl) to 198.5 cpl. Puma/Caltex and Ampol hiking by between 35-45 cpl up to 214.9 cpl; Coles Express, EG Ampol, 7-Eleven and...
Consumer Protection
Media release
01 Nov 2022

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 19 October 2022), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 25 cents per litre (cpl) to 198.4 cpl. EG Ampol/Caltex Woolworths hiking by up to 42 cpl up to 213.9 cpl; Coles Express, 7-Eleven, BP, Puma/...
Consumer Protection
Media release
18 Oct 2022

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 5 October 2022), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 22 cents per litre (cpl) to 190.3 cpl. Puma/Caltex hiking by up to 38 cpl up to 203.9 cpl; 7-Eleven, Ampol, Coles Express, Caltex Woolworths/EG...
Consumer Protection
Media release
04 Oct 2022

Digital Identity and WARAM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) available

Two new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) sheets are now available. The new FAQs cover digital identity and the WA Relationship Authorisation Manager (WARAM). The My Account FAQ has also been updated. The FAQs provide answers to common questions such as: What is a digital identity and why we need to protect it? What is the WARAM and how can it benefit our customers and their business ? Both new...
Corporate
Department News
29 Sep 2022

Alert to Perth motorists - fill up now to beat the petrol price rise

Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. FuelWatch reports that, from 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 21 September 2022), the average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) will increase by 25 cents per litre (cpl) to 177.5 cpl. Puma/Caltex hiking by up to 50 cpl up to 195.9 cpl; Coles Express, 7-Eleven, Ampol, Caltex Woolworths/...
Consumer Protection
Media release
20 Sep 2022

Motor vehicle dealers allowed to trade on 22 September public holiday

Consumer Protection has approved an application by the Motor Trade Association of WA to allow WA motor vehicle dealers south of the 26th parallel to trade from 11am to 5pm on the newly proclaimed public holiday on Thursday 22 September 2022. Normally dealers would be required to close on a public holiday in accordance with the Retail Trading Hours Act. The granting of a permit is in line with the...
Consumer Protection
Media release
16 Sep 2022

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