Bradley John Green of Greenfields, Perth, has been fined $3750 for unlicensed car dealing.
Green pleaded guilty on 12 April 2013 to buying and selling 15 motor vehicles between February 2011 and February 2013 without a licence, in breach of the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act.
He was ordered to pay court costs of $394.
Lawyers for consumer protection told the court that Green had traded the vehicles from his home and various other locations and had advertised them through Gumtree and Quokka.
Commissioner for consumer protection Anne Driscoll says backyard car dealing without a licence poses great risks to consumers.
“Buyers purchasing cars from backyard operators are not covered by the usual warranty periods and the vehicles may not be roadworthy,” says Driscoll.
“The licensing system ensures that only fit and proper people sell motor vehicles and licensed dealers have to abide by minimum safety standards for their vehicles and offer warranties to buyers.
“By dealing only with licensed sellers, buyers have greater protection and we would urge consumers to check that the seller is licensed. Anyone who is aware of unlicensed dealing should report it to us immediately.”
Illegal car dealing in WA can be reported to consumer protection by calling 1300 30 40 54
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