Thread: Bought a car from a member here... bad choice

What would any other person do ?

It is sort of rhetoric with no firm answer.

If I had unlimited resources maybe I would consider going down the path you describe but once you get enmeshed in that system we all know there can be pitfalls. They don't call lawyer vine "lawyer vine" for nothing you know.

If the situation is as you describe it is all very unfortunate and I'm sure I echo the thoughts of many when I type "caveat emptor"

Is it in writing somewhere that it is mod plated?

Originally Posted by RaZz0R

So.. I did what I consider to be the stupidest thing I have ever done - and something I tell others to NEVER do; I bought a car from a member from this forum and fully believed in what I was told.
But this applies to any forum or internet setup. No matter what is promised you always need to listen to those alarm bells.

I guess I didn't because having been a member here for so long and everyone has always been good to each other. I too this for granted big time.

Currently I have paid 12k for an RRC that was meant to have mod plates. Turned out it wasn't even cleaned for delivery of the sale. On pick up the car did not have the plate on it. Had been promised to have them sent - still don't have them. I should have stood my ground and demanded my money back right then and there.
Said person had 6 weeks before I picked it up to find them - he didn't and now all I get is story after story and now I have to engage legal peoples go the fraud route.

Why do I have to do this? Because right now I have a 12k car that I can't drive at all. VIC requires that any mod'ed car needs to have its plate fitted. I just avoided a fine for this.
I can't change the car in to my name either as the plate is needed for a road worthy.

So many times I was told be said person that it was perfect and would pass a roady any where etc etc - this wasn't even close to the truth. Let alone the filth I have had to clean out of that car over the last week while waiting
for the mod plates.

Under common law the person is bound to not mislead the advert or sale - in which case both said the mod plates will be included.

But what would you do?

The very first thing I would do would be to ring CAV. 1300 55 81 81. Unfortunately, you have far fewer consumer rights when buying privately, but CAV is still a good source of advice. Depending on the type of sale, you 'may' be able to make an application to VCAT. CAV will be able to tell you more. You have nothing more to lose than the cost of a 'phone call.

Sorry to hear this.

Sad tale.
Do you have any pics with the "missing mod plate "
That might be enough to get another issued.

Unfortunately AULRO isnt exempt from some of life's disingenuous participants.

Unhelpful words but feel your frustration.

Does a mod plate exist for the modification?
One of my Landrovers is modified in Victoria and does not have a mod plate attached. The engineers report is on file at Vicroads.
I've only ever seen mod plates from Queensland.
I have two Landrovers that were modified in SA. One has a metallic sticker.

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

Does a mod plate exist for the modification?
One of my Landrovers is modified in Victoria and does not have a mod plate attached. The engineers report is on file at Vicroads.
I've only ever seen mod plates from Queensland.
I have two Landrovers that were modified in SA. One has a metallic sticker.

Depends a lot on the mod. LPG, for example, requires a compliance plate.

I highly doubt it is for lpg.

Mine has a blue mod plate for when i got it engineered in vic. My previous rangie also engineered didn't have one

Originally Posted by Vern

I highly doubt it is for lpg.

Me too. Just an example. Some things need 'em, some things don't.