Private car sales still a risk: MTA

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The Motor Trade Association (MTA) has welcomed tougher regulations on used car sales but still thinks greater protection is needed over private sales.

From the end of November, a two-day cooling-off period will apply for used cars bought from licensed dealers.

There will also be tighter restrictions on so-called backyard dealers.

MTA executive director John Chapman says people who buy cars privately remain vulnerable.

"Our dealers have to offer clear title. They have to offer warranty and now they have to offer cooling-off periods and they have to have vehicles in roadworthy condition," he said.

"We have to provide these necessities out there. The private market is totally unregulated."

The maximum penalty for unlicensed car dealing will increase fivefold to $100,000.

Wed Oct 20, 2010
www.abc.net.au

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