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Couple buying a car in Victoria
Couple buying a car in Victoria
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Recommended resources for:

  • selling a new or used car
  • buying a new or used car
  • new and used car warranties
  • car loans.

Recommended resources

Motor cars

Consumer Affairs Victoria
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Information about buying a new or used car and selling a new or used car in Victoria. It covers what to consider before you buy, cooling off periods and new and used car warranties.

Published:
2015

Buy, sell, transfer vehicles

VicRoads
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Explains the paperwork needed by VicRoads if you are buying, selling or transferring a new or used car in Victoria. Covers car registration, roadworthiness and pre-purchase checks.

Published:
2015

Better car deals – a car buyer’s guide

Consumer Affairs Victoria
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A guide about buying a car, including how to find out if the car is safe and in good condition, whether the price is fair and how to transfer ownership.

Buying a car

Victoria Legal Aid
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This video explains what you need to know about buying a car, including how car loans work and unexpected costs that can be involved in buying a car.

Published:
2015

Car loans

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
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A factsheet explaining how to choose the right car loan for you. It includes advice on shopping around for the best deal and a guide to smarter borrowing.

Published:
2015

Want to speak with someone? Consumer Affairs Victoria Helpline: 1300 5581 81.

This information relates to laws in Victoria
This page was last updated on June 17, 2016