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Motor Vehicle Trader learns the hard way about the FTA

Under the Fair Trading Act traders can't make statements about goods that are false or misleading for potential buyers.

17 March 2021

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Guide for Motor Vehicle Traders selling vehicles

Motor vehicle traders must be registered and have responsibilities to consumers under the MVSA 2003

15 February 2021

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