Motors pricing changes on the way
On 8 April we’re making some changes to the listing fees for selling vehicles on Trade Me.
If you are selling a vehicle via a classified, the listing fee for vehicles with an asking price of over $30,000 will increase from $79 to $99. Auction fees and all other classified listings under $30,000 will remain unchanged.
Over 600,000 people* a month visit Trade Me Motors to buy, sell, and research vehicles. Over the past 12 months we have invested in making it easier to sell a vehicle on Trade Me, and we believe the price change still reflects good value for money. More...
Starship presents: The Whittaker’s Big Egg Hunt
From today, New Zealanders can get involved in a fantastic campaign in support of the Starship Foundation called the Whittaker’s Big Egg Hunt!
The Starship Foundation is a charity that supports the national children’s hospital to provide world-leading care for almost 120,000 patient visits each year.
The Big Egg Hunt showcases 100 large fiberglass eggs, adorned by a number of top Kiwi artists, designers, jewellers and creatives. More...
Changes to our Terms and Privacy Policy
In 2013 Parliament passed some changes to our consumer laws that affect Trade Me members, like declaring your ‘In Trade’ status, substantiating claims, and increased protection for members who buy via online auction. Today we’d like to chat about some upcoming changes to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Unfair contract terms
The provisions under the Fair Trading Act in relation to unfair contract terms come into effect on 17 March 2015. Unfair contract terms relate to contracts that businesses enter into with their members or customers where the member doesn’t have the opportunity to negotiate the terms, as they’re offered on a take it or leave it basis. You’ll see these all the time as a consumer – think of the contracts with your gym, internet provider, phone or electricity company.
From 17 March 2015, businesses will be required to ensure terms in their consumer contracts aren’t unfair. Businesses also have to ensure that their terms are transparent, accessible and easy to read. For more information on unfair contract terms, we recommend you check out the Commerce Commission’s guidelines. More...
A ‘thank you’ from our charitable partners
When placing a listing, you have the option to choose to round your success fee to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to Plunket or Kiwis for kiwi, our two success fee partners. We have special relationships with each of these organisations, and fully support and acknowledge their work out in the community.
To say thanks, both Plunket and Kiwis for kiwi have recorded a short video message for you, our members.
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New feature: Motorweb Basic Report
We’re excited today to share a brand new feature for car sellers called a MotorWeb Basic Report.
A MotorWeb Basic Report displays key information about the vehicle you’re selling, including showing that the vehicle isn't stolen, doesn't have money owing, and isn't a damaged import.
Having a safe and trusted marketplace for buying and selling vehicles is hugely important to us, and we reckon this report will help to increase trust between buyers and sellers. Sellers can add a MotorWeb Basic Report for $9 and it will display at the top of their car listing until the vehicle is sold. It can also be added to an existing listing for $9 at any time. More...