Car dealers on notice over written-off vehicles

  • Inspections reveal some dealers not complying with repairable write-off rules
  • Up to $2,000 fines apply for using wrong forms or providing inaccurate information 
  • Advice for consumers to ask questions and report non-compliance

Consumer Protection has sounded a warning for motor vehicle dealers to ensure they are complying with tighter regulations on the sale of repairable write-offs or face penalties, after inspections to date revealed mixed levels of compliance.

Commissioner's Blog: New process helps tenants and landlords avoid court

Going to court can be daunting for both tenants and landlords. However, the introduction of a dispute resolution process, known as "Commissioner Determinations," has made it easier for people to resolve disputes over keeping a pet and making minor changes to rental homes without the stress of a courtroom battle.

Since July last year, tenants have been able to keep a pet and make minor modifications to their rental homes, with the landlord only allowed to refuse under specific circumstances.

WA-owned independent crowned cheapest fuel retailer for 2024

  • Independent retailers dominate Perth metro’s cheapest fuel in 2024
  • Motorists could save over $1,300 a year by shopping around for fuel
  • Average petrol prices in 2024 lower than in 2023

Motorists could save more than $1,300 a year by shopping around for their fuel, according to new FuelWatch data that showed independent retailers were the cheapest places overall to fill up in 2024.

Commissioner's Blog: Repairs and maintenance in a rental home – who does what?

Finally secured yourself a rental to call home only to discover there’s a few issues that weren’t mentioned on the property condition report before you moved in? Or maybe the hot water system busted a leak and you’ve got sweaty kids coming home from footy training soon?

Both tenants and landlords have rights and responsibilities when it comes to repairs and maintenance in a rental home.

Commissioner's Blog: Why quad bikes aren’t for kids

Spinal injuries, knocked out teeth, multiple fractures, facial cuts, internal bleeding, burns and head injuries that can be life-altering. Unfortunately, these are the types of injuries seen by emergency departments, where quad bikes are involved. They mean months in a spinal brace, plastic surgery or thousands of dollars worth of dental work, not to mention the amount of follow-up appointments – all from being in a quad bike accident.