QLD Australian Consumer Law - Bought Car with Major Faults - What to Do?

[lesleigh]

Purchased a 2012 Nissan Navara with 80000ks for 21000 (including an interest of $37000) from Grantley Davis at Southport Car Sales.

This car has had major faults including, severely worn steering rack, faulty transmission, and several motor issues. It has been returned to the car yard several times for repairs, which were not completed due to the stating that it was the manufacturers problem. Currently in the 10th month of the loan contract of 5 years, and have spent approx $3000 in repairs in that time. The car is currently not able to be used in any capacity due to failures.

How do I go about this under Australian Consumer Law?

 

[JS79]

An article that may be able to help you can be found here:
Faulty Second Hand Car? Your Options as a Buyer - Legal Blog - LawAnswers.com.au

Under the Australian Consumer Law, when a dealer/manufacturer sells you a car they give a consumer guarantee that your car can be used for what it has been bought for.

 

[Sophea]

Manufacturers/dealers are also required to guarantee that the vehicles they sell are of acceptable / merchantable quality.