Odometer tampering is a dangerous practice that puts the community at risk while lining the pockets of those who engage in it. And it’s at the expense of the consumers they are ripping off.
Consumer Protection recently had a win in the Courts against a couple of mates who rolled back the odometers on two vehicles by more than 200,000 kilometres each. What’s especially shocking is one of the men is a licensed motor vehicle salesperson.
In today’s competitive property market, it’s easy to feel pressured to purchase a home quickly, however, this is when life-long and expensive mistakes can occur.
As part of buying the perfect home to meet your budget, there are at least four key steps to undertake as part of your due diligence, which should include:
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle.
The Cook Government has introduced a Bill into State Parliament that will modernise and streamline how incorporated associations and co-operatives conduct their affairs in Western Australia.
These days, stimulating toys are all about interactivity, lights, and movement. To activate, a button sized battery generally needs to be inserted, but if swallowed by a child has the power to cause severe injury in less than two hours and can even kill.
Button batteries are a small power source used not just for toys but for an increasing number of common household items such as remote controls, watches, clocks, and hearing aids.
Albany consumers will enjoy extra hours of shopping on a permanent basis, after a proposal from the local government authority was given the greenlight by the Cook Government.
In response to an application by the City of Albany, Commerce Minister Sue Ellery informed the Council that she approved extended retail trading hours in Albany.
When a can of bug spray or a mouse trap no longer works to keep your house pest-free, it could be time to call in the experts. And with the warmer weather around the corner, the creepy crawlies will be making an appearance.
Unfortunately, pest control services don’t always go to plan leaving you dealing with continued problems or even damage to your home.
The good news is you have rights under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
Motorists in Perth and Mandurah are advised to fill up now if they need to, with petrol prices set to rise tomorrow. After today motorists will likely have to wait a week before petrol prices are again at the bottom of the price cycle.
How many times have you entered the mosh pit of online ticket sales queues only to leave without even a nosebleed? Disappointment soon turns into despair as you start to see tickets for re-sale in online marketplaces at hugely inflated prices. How is that fair?
Not only is it not fair, it’s illegal.
Turn that despair into something useful and dob these ticket scalping grubs into us at Consumer Protection.
The Perth Royal Show promises fun for all ages, but Consumer Protection is reminding parents to keep their eyes peeled for potential hazards that could be lurking in novelty toys and prizes.
