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Motor Cars

Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) provides useful information to help you buy or sell a car.

Information on the following subjects can be found on the CAV site:

• buying a new car, including contracts, deposits and finance
• buying a used car, including licensed motor car traders, private sellers and auctions
• buying a first car, including advice for the young and getting the car inspected
• selling a car, including advice for sellers
• repairs and maintenance, including how to choose a repairer and information about quotes
• financing and loans, including credit providers and types of loans
• insurance and warranties, including new or used car warranties and different types of insurance
• how to find a licensed motor car trader
• when things go wrong, where to go for dispute resolution and how to lodge an official complaint.

The website also provides useful brochures, contacts and links.