Here at Kick The Tyres Pre Purchase Vehicle Inspections we were not surprised to read recently in The Post that the rate of private sales of motor vehicles has bypassed the sale of used vehicles through motor dealers.
With Facebook Marketplace, Trade Me, Auto Trader and other private selling platforms making it so easy to sell a vehicle yourself, it’s no wonder that people are looking to get the best possible price by cutting out the middle man who needs to make a profit.
Buying privately does have some limitations though.
When buying from a dealer – whether it be online, at a car yard or at an auction – you automatically have more consumer rights through the provision of the Consumer Guarantees Act and the Fair Trading Act. The dealer must be registered in New Zealand and must comply with Consumer Information Notice requirements (displaying certain information about the vehicle).
When buying privately – none of those things apply. You rely solely on what the private seller tells you about the vehicle and what you can see for yourself.
That’s why getting a pre purchase vehicle inspection from Kick The Tyres is the best investment you can make before you hand over your hard earned cash.
Check out the article on thepost.co.nz for more details.