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Car finance refers to the various financial products which allow someone to acquire a car, including car loans and leases.

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    QLD Dealer Got Car Finance for Me - Fraud?

    I had a very bad experience buying a motor vehicle. The car was registered in my name 4/12/2015 and was delivered to me 5/12/2015. On the 7/12/2015, I was contacted by the dealer and told the car finance was declined but he said leave it with him. Later that same day, he called and told me he...
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    QLD Car Finance - Is This Fraud?

    Hi, there. I have acquired a car under finance from a dealer here in Queensland. During the process of gaining car finance, I was asked the usual questions of income vs expenditure to determine if I was eligible. I answered all questions truthfully and in the presence of a witness (my partner)...
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    QLD Car Finance in Two Names but Registered in One Name

    Complicated situation: Daughter-in-law is the sole beneficiary of her father's deceased estate. He had purchased a vehicle in his name only. The car registration has been transferred into the daughter-in-law's name. Upon trying to sell the vehicle, it appears that it is encumbered by loan in 2...
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    NSW Brand New Car Defective - Claim Compensation from BMW?

    Hello, I purchased a brand new BMW X5 in April 2015 this year and registered it as Hire Car plate (HC plate). After six month of driving this car, the gear box failed. I took it back to Northshore BMW Service Center 3 times, they didn't fix the problem. The 4th time I sent it back was on...
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    WA Driving My Ex's Car - What's My Obligation?

    This isn't a short story but I'll try and bullet point it to make it bearable. Any assistance would be amazing. - My husband leased a second car in 2013 under his name for me to drive and gave it to me on my birthday. He chose it to be in his name so he could salary package for tax benefits. -...
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    NSW Bought Used Car on Gumtree with Undisclosed Car Loan - Sue?

    Bought a used car ($10k) from a guy off gumtree. I asked him if it had car finance on it. Seller said it was paid off. Later it was found out money was still owing on it (around $4000). I failed to do a PPSR check. Do I have any legal ground to sue him if he is uncooperative in giving me a...