{"id":"second-hand-vehicle-dealers-regulations-2025","name":"Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Regulations 2025","slug":"second-hand-vehicle-dealers-regulations-2025","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"sa","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":237152,"registerId":"sa-second-hand-vehicle-dealers-regulations-2025-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-06","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Regulations 2025","content":"South Australia\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Regulations 2025\nunder the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\n\nContents\n1\tShort title\n2\tCommencement\n3\tInterpretation\n4\tExemptions\n5\tFees—waiver, reduction and refund\n6\tForms\n7\tAnnual fee and return (section 11 of Act)\n8\tNotification of change in circumstances\n9\tReturn etc of licence\n10\tDisplay of licences etc\n11\tDealer to retain employee records\n12\tNotices to be displayed (section 16 of Act)\n13\tForm of contract (section 17 of Act)\n14\tDealer to retain copy of contract\n15\tNotices to be provided to purchasers of second‑hand vehicles (section 18 of Act)\n16\tSale of vehicle and Dealer's Copy of Section 16 Notice\n17\tOption to purchase vehicle subject to contract for sale (section 18E of Act)\n18\tNotices to be displayed (section 20 of Act)\n19\tNotices to be provided to purchasers of second‑hand vehicles (section 21 of Act)\n20\tSale of vehicle and Auctioneer's Copy of Auction Notice\n21\tTrade auctions (section 22 of Act)\n22\tSales between dealers\n23\tAdvertisements\n24\tDealers not under duty to repair certain defects (section 23 of Act)\n25\tNo duty to repair where defect disclosed prior to sale (section 23A of Act)\n26\tSecond‑hand Vehicles Compensation Fund (Schedule 3 of Act)\n27\tWaiver of rights (section 33 of Act)\nSchedule 1—Forms\nSchedule 2—Advertisements for sale of second-hand vehicles\nSchedule 3—Defects in vehicles\nPart 1—Defects in accessories\nPart 2—Lefthand drive configuration\nPart 3—Non-propulsion batteries in prescribed electric vehicles and prescribed hybrid vehicles\nSchedule 4—Contributions to second‑hand vehicles compensation fund\nSchedule 5—Waiver of cooling‑off rights\nSchedule 6—Repeal and transitional provisions\nPart 1—Repeal of Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Regulations 2010\n1\tRepeal of regulations\nPart 2—Transitional provisions etc\n2\tWaiver of Rights Under Part 4 documents\n3\tForms\nLegislative history\n\n1—Short title\nThese regulations may be cited as the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Regulations 2025.\n2—Commencement\nThese regulations come into operation on 1 September 2025.\n3—Interpretation\n\t(1)\tIn these regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—\nAct means the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995;\nAuctioneer's Copy of an Auction Notice—see regulation 18(2)(d);\nAuction Notice means—\n\t(a)\tif the auctioneer is conducting an auction on the auctioneer's own behalf or on behalf of a dealer—\n\t(i)\tfor the sale of a second‑hand vehicle other than a motorcycle—a notice in the form set out in Form 7; or\n\t(ii)\tfor the sale of a second‑hand motorcycle—a notice in the form set out in Form 8; or\n\t(b)\tif the auctioneer is conducting an auction on behalf of another person not being a dealer—\n\t(i)\tfor the sale of a second‑hand vehicle other than a motorcycle—a notice in the form set out in Form 11; or\n\t(ii)\tfor the sale of a second‑hand motorcycle—a notice in the form set out in Form 12;\ncompliance plate means an identification plate authorised by the Australian Motor Vehicle Certification Board for affixing to a particular vehicle or class of vehicle;\nDealer's Copy of a Section 16 Notice—see regulation 12(2)(d);\nduty to repair means the duty to repair imposed on a dealer under Part 4 of the Act;\nSection 16 Notice means—\n\t(a)\tin relation to the offer for sale of a second‑hand vehicle other than a motorcycle—a notice in the form set out in Form 1; or\n\t(b)\tin relation to the offer for sale of a second‑hand motorcycle—a notice in the form set out in Form 2;\nspecial purpose vehicle has the same meaning as in the Motor Vehicles (National Heavy Vehicles Registration Fees) Regulations 2008;\nyear of manufacture means—\n\t(a)\tthe year of the date referred to on the compliance plate (if any) affixed to the vehicle; or\n\t(b)\tthe year (if any) impressed on or affixed to the vehicle by the manufacturer as the year in which the vehicle was manufactured; or\n\t(c)\tthe year during which the manufacture of the vehicle was completed to a stage that would have enabled the vehicle to be registered,\nwhichever year is the earliest.\n\t(2)\tIn these regulations, a reference to a form of a particular number is a reference to the form of that number set out in Schedule 1.\n\t(3)\tFor the purposes of sections 3(2) and 23 of the Act, prescribed electric vehicle means an electric vehicle within the meaning of regulation 112(5) of the Motor Vehicles Regulations 2025.\n\t(4)\tFor the purposes of sections 3(2) and 23 of the Act, prescribed hybrid vehicle means a vehicle that—\n\t(a)\tuses electricity as a fuel source for propulsion; and\n\t(b)\tis powered partly by an internal combustion engine or by hydrogen,\nbut does not include a special purpose vehicle.\n4—Exemptions\n\t(1)\tThe following activities are exempt from the application of the Act:\n\t(a)\tthe buying, selling or offering for sale of vehicles with an unladen mass exceeding 3 000 kilograms;\n\t(b)\tthe buying, selling or offering for sale of vehicles manufactured or adapted solely for agricultural or industrial use;\n\t(c)\tthe buying, selling or offering for sale of vehicles by an executor or trustee on behalf of the estate of a deceased person.\n\t(2)\tThe activity of selling or offering for sale an unroadworthy vehicle to a vehicle wrecker is exempt from the following sections of the Act if the vehicle is sold or offered for sale to the vehicle wrecker for the purpose of being wrecked or disassembled for salvage:\n\t(a)\tsection 16;\n\t(b)\tsection 17;\n\t(c)\tsection 18;\n\t(d)\tsection 18B;\n\t(e)\tsection 23.\n\t(3)\tIn this regulation—\nvehicle wrecker means a person who carries on the business of wrecking vehicles or disassembling vehicles for salvage.\n5—Fees—waiver, reduction and refund\nThe Commissioner may waive, reduce or refund a fee (or part of a fee) prescribed for the purposes of the Act if satisfied that it is appropriate to do so in a particular case.\n6—Forms\n\t(1)\tA notice must, in order to be in a form set out in Schedule 1—\n\t(a)\tcontain particulars and statements and be completed as required or indicated by the form; and\n\t(b)\tnot contain any particulars or statements other than those required, permitted or indicated under the Act or these regulations; and\n\t(c)\tbe printed or typewritten in type that is not smaller than 10 point Times New Roman or Calibri font; and\n\t(d)\tnot include any printing or handwriting (other than a signature) that is not clear and legible.\n\t(2)\tDespite subregulation (1)(c), the notice set out in Form 15 must, in order to be set out in that form, comply with the following:\n\t(a)\tthe first and third lines of the notice must be printed or typewritten in type that is not smaller than 16 point Times New Roman or Calibri font;\n\t(b)\tthe second line of the notice must be printed or typewritten in type that is not smaller than 20 point Times New Roman or Calibri font.\n7—Annual fee and return (section 11 of Act)\nFor the purposes of section 11(2) of the Act, the date for payment of an annual fee and for lodging an annual return is—\n\t(a)\tin the case of a dealer who held a licence immediately before 19 July 2001—\n\t(i)\tthe last day of the month in each year nominated in writing to the dealer by the Commissioner; or\n\t(ii)\tif the Commissioner does not nominate a month—30 November in each year; and\n\t(b)\tin the case of a dealer granted a licence on or after 19 July 2001—\n\t(i)\tthe last day of the month in each year nominated in writing to the dealer by the Commissioner; or\n\t(ii)\tif the Commissioner does not nominate a month—the last day of the month in each year that is the same month as the month in which the dealer's licence was granted.\n8—Notification of change in circumstances\n\t(1)\tIf there is any change in—\n\t(a)\tthe residential address of a licensed dealer; or\n\t(b)\tthe name in which a licensed dealer carries on business; or\n\t(c)\tthe address of the registered corporate office of a licensed dealer that is a body corporate; or\n\t(d)\tthe address for service of a licensed dealer,\nthe dealer must, within 14 days after that change, give written notice to the Commissioner of the new address or name (as the case may be).\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\nExpiation fee: $315.\n\t(2)\tA licensed dealer must, within 14 days after ceasing to carry on business as a dealer, give written notice to the Commissioner of that fact.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\nExpiation fee: $315.\n\t(3)\tA licensed dealer must, within 14 days after entering into partnership to carry on business as a dealer or ceasing to be in such a partnership, give written notice to the Commissioner of that fact, together with the names and addresses of the members of the new or former partnership.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\nExpiation fee: $315.\n\t(4)\tIf a person is appointed as a director of a body corporate that is a licensed dealer, the dealer must, within 14 days after the appointment—\n\t(a)\tnotify the Commissioner in the manner and form approved by the Commissioner of the appointment of the new director; and\n\t(b)\tprovide the Commissioner with any information required by the Commissioner for the purposes of determining whether the new director meets the requirements for directors under section 9(2) of the Act.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\nExpiation fee: $315.\n9—Return etc of licence\n\t(1)\tIf the licence of a dealer is surrendered, suspended or cancelled, the dealer must, at the direction of the Tribunal or the Commissioner, return the licence to the Commissioner.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\nExpiation fee: $315.\n\t(2)\tIf, on an application under section 8 of the Act, a licence has been issued to a dealer but the fee payable in respect of the application has not been paid (whether because of the dishonouring of a cheque or otherwise), the dealer must, at the direction of the Commissioner, return the licence to the Commissioner.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\nExpiation fee: $315.\n\t(3)\tThe Commissioner may issue to a licensed dealer a licence in replacement of a current licence if satisfied that—\n\t(a)\tthe current licence has been lost, destroyed or damaged; or\n\t(b)\tany particulars appearing on the current licence are incorrect.\n\t(4)\tIf the Commissioner issues to a licensed dealer a replacement licence, the dealer must, at the direction of the Commissioner, return the original (or previous duplicate) licence to the Commissioner.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\nExpiation fee: $315.\n10—Display of licences etc\nA licensed dealer must ensure—\n\t(a)\tthat a copy of the dealer's licence is prominently displayed at each of the notified premises of the dealer in an area accessible to the public; and\n\t(b)\tthat—\n\t(i)\tthe name under which the dealer carries on business as a dealer; and\n\t(ii)\tthe words \"Licensed Second‑hand Vehicle Dealer\" (which may be abbreviated to \"LVD\") immediately followed by the dealer's licence number, or, if 2 or more licensed dealers are conducting a business in partnership, the licence number of each of the partners,\nare prominently and permanently displayed at the main public entrance to each of the notified premises of the dealer.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\n11—Dealer to retain employee records\n\t(1)\tA dealer must keep, in respect of each person employed by the dealer as a salesperson, records relating to the person's employment by the dealer (including any report on the person's criminal history (if any)) at—\n\t(a)\tthe notified premises of the dealer; or\n\t(b)\tanother location the details of which are kept at the notified premises of the dealer,\nfor the duration of the person's employment by the dealer.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\nExpiation fee: $315.\n\t(2)\tA dealer must produce to an authorised officer within a reasonable time (on request) any record that the dealer is required to keep under subregulation (1).\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\nExpiation fee: $315.\n12—Notices to be displayed (section 16 of Act)\n\t(1)\tFor the purposes of section 16 of the Act, the notice required by that section to be attached to a second‑hand vehicle offered for sale is a Section 16 Notice.\n\t(2)\tA dealer must, in respect of a Section 16 Notice, ensure that—\n\t(a)\tsubject to this regulation, 3 identical copies of the Notice are prepared; and\n\t(b)\tthe copy to be attached to the vehicle—\n\t(i)\tis endorsed with the statement \"Display Copy\"; and\n\t(ii)\t—\n\t(A)\tin the case of a motorcycle—is folded in half and inserted (in such a manner that the contents are clearly visible) in a plastic envelope that is attached to the handle bars of the motorcycle to which it relates; and\n\t(B)\tin the case of any other vehicle—is attached to the inside of a window of the vehicle to which it relates (in such a manner that the contents of the notice are clearly visible through the window); and\n\t(c)\tthe second copy is endorsed with the statement \"Purchaser's Copy\" and has the form set out in Form 3 or Form 4 (as the case requires) printed on the reverse side; and\n\t(d)\tthe third copy (the Dealer's Copy) is endorsed with the statement \"Dealer's Copy\" and—\n\t(i)\tin the case of a motorcycle—has the form set out in Form 4 printed on the reverse side; and\n\t(ii)\tin the case of any other vehicle—has the part of the form set out in Part 1 of Form 3 printed on the reverse side; and\n\t(e)\tthe second and third copies are kept at the notified premises of the dealer at which the vehicle to which the Section 16 Notice relates is being offered for sale.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\n13—Form of contract (section 17 of Act)\nFor the purposes of section 17(1)(d) of the Act—\n\t(a)\tthe particulars to be contained in a contract for the sale of a second‑hand vehicle by a dealer must be set out in the contract in the manner shown in Form 5 or Form 6 (as the case requires); and\n\t(b)\tthe particulars required to be included in the contract are as required or indicated by that Form.\n14—Dealer to retain copy of contract\n\t(1)\tA copy of each contract for the sale of a second‑hand vehicle by a dealer must be kept by the dealer at—\n\t(a)\tthe notified premises of the dealer; or\n\t(b)\tanother location the details of which are kept at the notified premises of the dealer,\nfor a period of not less than 2 years from the date of the sale.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\nExpiation fee: $315.\n\t(2)\tA dealer must produce to an authorised officer within a reasonable time (on request) a copy of any contract that the dealer is required to keep under subregulation (1).\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\nExpiation fee: $315.\n15—Notices to be provided to purchasers of second‑hand vehicles (section 18 of Act)\nFor the purposes of section 18(b) of the Act, the notice required by that section to be given by a dealer to the purchaser of a second‑hand vehicle must be in the form set out in Form 3 or Form 4 (as the case requires).\n16—Sale of vehicle and Dealer's Copy of Section 16 Notice\n\t(1)\tOn the sale of a second‑hand vehicle by a dealer (being a sale to which Part 3 Division 1 of the Act applies), the dealer must complete the Dealer's Copy of the Section 16 Notice relating to the vehicle as required or indicated—\n\t(a)\tin the case of a motorcycle—by Form 4; and\n\t(b)\tin the case of any other vehicle—by Part 1 of Form 3.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\n\t(2)\tA licensed dealer must keep the Dealer's Copy of a Section 16 Notice at—\n\t(a)\tthe notified premises of the dealer; or\n\t(b)\tanother location the details of which are kept at the notified premises of the dealer,\nfor a period of not less than 2 years from the date of sale of the vehicle to which the Notice relates.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\nExpiation fee: $315.\n\t(3)\tA dealer must produce to an authorised officer within a reasonable time (on request) the Dealer's Copy of a Section 16 Notice that the dealer is required to keep under subregulation (2).\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\nExpiation fee: $315.\n17—Option to purchase vehicle subject to contract for sale (section 18E of Act)\nFor the purposes of section 18E(2)(b)(ii) of the Act, a notice in the approved form is to contain—\n\t(a)\ta statement of the dealer's right under section 18E(2)(a) of the Act to require the person to whom an option is granted to pay a deposit, including details of the maximum deposit that may be required; and\n\t(b)\ta statement of the circumstances in which the holder of an option to purchase a second‑hand vehicle that is subject to a contract for sale is entitled under section 18E(3) of the Act to a refund of any deposit paid in order to secure the option; and\n\t(c)\tany other information approved by the Commissioner for the purposes of the notice.\n18—Notices to be displayed (section 20 of Act)\n\t(1)\tFor the purposes of section 20 of the Act, the notice required by that section to be attached to a second‑hand vehicle when the vehicle is available for inspection by prospective bidders at an auction for the sale of the vehicle is an Auction Notice.\n\t(2)\tAn auctioneer must, in respect of an Auction Notice, ensure that—\n\t(a)\tsubject to this regulation, 3 identical copies of the Notice are prepared; and\n\t(b)\tthe copy to be attached to the vehicle—\n\t(i)\tis endorsed with the statement \"Display Copy\"; and\n\t(ii)\t—\n\t(A)\tin the case of a motorcycle—is folded in half and inserted (in such a manner that the contents are clearly visible) in a plastic envelope that is attached to the handle bars of the motorcycle to which it relates; and\n\t(B)\tin the case of any other vehicle—is attached to the inside of a window of the vehicle to which it relates (in such a manner that the contents of the notice are clearly visible through the window); and\n\t(c)\tthe second copy—\n\t(i)\tis endorsed with the statement \"Purchaser's Copy\"; and\n\t(ii)\thas printed on the reverse side—\n\t(A)\tif the auctioneer is conducting the auction on the auctioneer's own behalf or on behalf of a dealer—the form set out in Form 9 or Form 10 (as the case requires); or\n\t(B)\tif the auctioneer is conducting the auction on behalf of another person not being a dealer—the form set out in Form 13 or Form 14 (as the case requires); and\n\t(d)\tthe third copy (the Auctioneer's Copy)—\n\t(i)\tis endorsed with the statement \"Auctioneer's Copy\"; and\n\t(ii)\thas printed on the reverse side—\n\t(A)\tif the auctioneer is conducting the auction on the auctioneer's own behalf or on behalf of a dealer—\n\t•\tin the case of a motorcycle—the form set out in Form 10; and\n\t•\tin the case of any other vehicle—the part of the form set out in Part 1 of Form 9; or\n\t(B)\tif the auctioneer is conducting the auction on behalf of another person not being a dealer—\n\t•\tin the case of a motorcycle—the form set out in Form 14; and\n\t•\tin the case of any other vehicle—the part of the form set out in Part 1 of Form 13; and\n\t(e)\tthe second and third copies are kept at the premises of the auctioneer at which the vehicle to which the Auction Notice relates is available for inspection by prospective bidders.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\n19—Notices to be provided to purchasers of second‑hand vehicles (section 21 of Act)\nFor the purposes of section 21(d) of the Act, the notice required by that section to be given by an auctioneer to the purchaser of a second‑hand vehicle must—\n\t(a)\tif the vehicle was sold on the auctioneer's own behalf or on behalf of a dealer—be in the form set out in Form 9 or Form 10 (as the case requires); or\n\t(b)\tif the vehicle was sold on behalf of another person not being a dealer—be in the form set out in Form 13 or Form 14 (as the case requires).\n20—Sale of vehicle and Auctioneer's Copy of Auction Notice\n\t(1)\tOn the sale of a second‑hand vehicle by an auctioneer (being a sale referred to in section 21 of the Act), the auctioneer must complete the Auctioneer's Copy of the Auction Notice relating to the vehicle as required or indicated—\n\t(a)\tif the auctioneer conducted the auction on the auctioneer's own behalf or on behalf of a dealer—\n\t(i)\tin the case of a motorcycle—by Form 10; and\n\t(ii)\tin the case of any other vehicle—by Part 1 of Form 9; or\n\t(b)\tif the auctioneer conducted the auction on behalf of another person not being a dealer—\n\t(i)\tin the case of a motorcycle—by Form 14; and\n\t(ii)\tin the case of any other vehicle—by Part 1 of Form 13.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\n\t(2)\tAn auctioneer must keep the Auctioneer's Copy of an Auction Notice for a period of not less than 12 months from the date of sale of the vehicle to which the Notice relates.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\n21—Trade auctions (section 22 of Act)\n\t(1)\tFor the purposes of section 22 of the Act—\n\t(a)\tthe notice required by that section to be attached to a second‑hand vehicle when the vehicle is available for inspection by prospective bidders at a trade auction for the sale of the vehicle must be in the form set out in Form 15; and\n\t(b)\tthe prescribed form of the statement required to be included in an advertisement of a trade auction is—\n\t(i)\tif the advertisement is in a newspaper, magazine, leaflet or other printed or written material—the statement \"Trade Auction—Bids Accepted from Licensed Dealers Only\" in print, type or letters no smaller than the largest print, type or letters used elsewhere in the advertisement excepting the print, type or letters used in spelling the name or the business name of the person so advertising; or\n\t(ii)\tin any other case—the statement referred to in subparagraph (i) included in such a way and with such prominence that it is likely to come to the attention of the persons seeing or hearing the advertisement.\n\t(2)\tIf an auctioneer is required to attach a notice to a second‑hand vehicle under section 22(1) of the Act, the auctioneer must ensure that the notice is attached to the inside of a window of the vehicle to which it relates in such a manner that the contents of the notice are clearly visible through the window.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\n22—Sales between dealers\nIf a second‑hand vehicle is sold by a dealer to another dealer, the following provisions must be complied with:\n\t(a)\tthe sale must be evidenced by instrument in writing in the form set out in Form 16 (the Dealer Sale form), completed and signed by the dealers in duplicate within 7 days of the purchasing dealer taking possession of the vehicle pursuant to the sale;\n\t(b)\t1 copy of the Dealer Sale form must be kept by the selling dealer for a period of not less than 2 years from the date of sale of the vehicle;\n\t(c)\tthe other copy of the Dealer Sale form must be kept by the purchasing dealer for the period for which the dealer retains ownership of the vehicle and, if the vehicle is subsequently sold by the purchasing dealer, for a period of not less than 12 months from the date of the subsequent sale of the vehicle.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\n23—Advertisements\n\t(1)\tAn advertisement relating to the sale of a second‑hand vehicle by a dealer must contain the information and particulars referred to in Schedule 2.\n\t(2)\tAn advertisement relating to the sale of a second‑hand vehicle by a person other than a dealer must contain the information and particulars referred to in Schedule 2 paragraph (c).\n\t(3)\tA person who publishes an advertisement relating to the sale of a second‑hand vehicle that does not comply with this regulation, or who causes or permits such an advertisement to be published, is guilty of an offence.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\n24—Dealers not under duty to repair certain defects (section 23 of Act)\n\t(1)\tA dealer is not under a duty to repair a defect under section 23 of the Act—\n\t(a)\tif the defect is listed in Schedule 3 Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 and the dealer has complied with any conditions set out in that Part of the Schedule; or\n\t(b)\tif the purchaser, without reasonable excuse, fails to give the dealer (being a licensed dealer) proper notice (written or oral) of the defect within the prescribed period; or\n\t(c)\tif the purchaser must, in order to require the dealer to discharge such a duty, deliver or make reasonable efforts to deliver the vehicle to the dealer in accordance with section 24(1) and (2) of the Act, but fails to do so, without reasonable excuse, within 5 business days of the end of the prescribed period.\n\t(2)\tIn this regulation—\nbusiness day means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday;\nprescribed period, in relation to a defect in a vehicle, means the period within which the defect must (according to section 23(4) of the Act) appear in order for the dealer to be under a duty to repair the defect.\n25—No duty to repair where defect disclosed prior to sale (section 23A of Act)\n\t(1)\tFor the purposes of section 23A(1)(b) of the Act, the dealer must provide to the purchaser a notice of defects in the form set out in Form 17.\n\t(2)\tFor the purposes of section 23A(1)(c) of the Act, the purchaser must acknowledge receipt of the information in the notice of defects in the form set out in Form 17.\n26—Second‑hand Vehicles Compensation Fund (Schedule 3 of Act)\n\t(1)\tSchedule 3 clause 2 of the Act does not apply to a claim in respect of the provision by a dealer of goods or services that do not relate directly to the second‑hand vehicle purchased or sold by the dealer or left in the dealer's possession.\nNote—\nGoods or services not relating directly to the vehicle may include, for example, travel, accommodation, household goods, entry tickets to certain events etc or a scheme whereby goods or services may be redeemed in the future.\n\t(2)\tFor the purposes of Schedule 3 clause 4 of the Act, each licensed dealer is required to pay to the Commissioner the contribution referred to in Schedule 4 of these regulations in accordance with the provisions of that Schedule.\n27—Waiver of rights (section 33 of Act)\n\t(1)\tA prospective purchaser of a second‑hand vehicle from a dealer may waive their right under section 18B of the Act to rescind the contract for the sale of the vehicle if they sign the Waiver of Cooling‑off Rights document, as set out in Schedule 5, before a witness who signs the document as required or indicated by the document.\n\t(2)\tA person must not sign as witness to a Waiver of Cooling‑off Rights document if they are the dealer or a salesperson employed by the dealer who has been involved in any way in the transaction for the sale of the vehicle to the prospective purchaser.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\nExpiation fee: $315.\n\t(3)\tA copy of a Waiver of Cooling‑off Rights document signed by a prospective purchaser in respect of the prospective sale of a second‑hand vehicle by a dealer must be kept by the dealer at—\n\t(a)\tthe notified premises of the dealer; or\n\t(b)\tanother location the details of which are kept at the notified premises of the dealer,\nfor a period of not less than 2 years from the date on which the document is signed.\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\nExpiation fee: $315.\n\t(4)\tA dealer must produce to an authorised officer within a reasonable time (on request) a copy of a Waiver of Cooling‑off Rights document that the dealer is required to keep under subregulation (3).\nMaximum penalty: $5 000.\nExpiation fee: $315.\nSchedule 1—Forms\nForm 1—Section 16 notice—Sale of second‑hand vehicle\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\nDealer Reference or Stock No:\nPart A\t\nThe price\nThis vehicle is offered for sale in its present condition for $\nThis price includes all dealer charges.\nThe vehicle\nManufacturer and model:\nYear of manufacture:\nYear of first registration:\nVIN number:\nRegistration No:\nEngine No (if not registered):\nOdometer reading when the vehicle was acquired from the last owner who was not a dealer (specify miles or kilometres):\nTo the best of the dealer's knowledge, information and belief, can this odometer reading be regarded as reasonably accurate? (Yes or No)\nIf not, why not?\nThe last owner\nThe name and address of the last owner of this vehicle are available from the dealer on request. If the owner of the vehicle carried on a vehicle leasing business and let the vehicle on hire to another person under a vehicle leasing agreement, the name and address of the person the vehicle was leased to are also available from the dealer on request.\nNote—\nAlthough the dealer is required to provide the last owner's name and address on request, a dealer who fails to do this may have a defence if they can prove that reasonable inquiries were made and a proper examination of the vehicle conducted. (For example, if the vehicle was purchased at an interstate auction, the dealer may not be able to ascertain the last owner's details despite having made reasonable inquiries.)\nThe dealer\nName in which dealer is licensed:\nBusiness address:\nIf the vehicle is being offered for sale on behalf of another dealer:\nName in which the other dealer is licensed:\nBusiness address:\n[Insert N/A if not applicable]\nNote: If the vehicle is being offered for sale on behalf of another dealer, the other dealer is liable to carry out any repairs under the duty to repair.\nHas the vehicle ever been recorded as wrecked, written‑off or having suffered significant damage as a result of exposure to water? (Yes or No)\nPart B\nDuty to repair—Part 4 of the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\nThe following is only a brief summary of the extent of the duty to repair. Full details must be given to a purchaser by the dealer at the time of sale (as well as a copy of this notice).\n\nSale price\nDuty to repair\nUp to and including $3 000\nNo duty to repair—but vehicle must be roadworthy at time of sale.\n$3 001—$6 000\n2 months or 3 000 kilometres, whichever occurs first.\nOver $6 000\n3 months or 5 000 kilometres, whichever occurs first.\nThe dealer has no duty to repair certain defects in the vehicle listed in the notice of defects provided to and acknowledged by the purchaser prior to the sale.\nThis vehicle cannot be registered until it is converted to right‑hand configuration to the standard required by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, and the dealer does not accept a duty to perform that work as part of a duty to repair.\n[Strike out if not applicable]\nThe dealer does not accept a duty to repair any defect in the following accessories, being accessories not originally fitted by the vehicle's manufacturer, or not produced or approved by the manufacturer for fitting to vehicles of that kind:\n[List accessories]\nIf the dealer is under a duty to repair a defect in the vehicle, the purchaser must deliver the vehicle to the following agreed place of repair:\n[Insert name and address]\nIf no place of repair has been agreed on, the purchaser must deliver the vehicle to any of the following notified premises of the dealer:\n[Insert names and addresses]\nPart C\t\nThere is no duty to repair this vehicle because [strike out whichever of the following does not apply]—\n\t•\tits year of first registration was more than 15 years ago;\n\t•\tit has been driven more than 200 000 kilometres.\n[Strike out Part C if not applicable]\nForm 2—Section 16 Notice—Sale of second‑hand motorcycle\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\nThe price\nThis motorcycle is offered for sale in its present condition for $\nThis price includes all dealer charges.\nThe motorcycle\nManufacturer and model:\nYear of manufacture:\nYear of first registration:\nVIN number:\nRegistration number:\nEngine number (if not registered):\nOdometer reading when the motorcycle was acquired from the last owner who was not a dealer (specify miles or kilometres):\nTo the best of the dealer's knowledge, information and belief, can this odometer reading be regarded as reasonably accurate? (Yes or No)\nIf not, why not?\nThe last owner\nThe name and address of the last owner of this vehicle are available from the dealer on request. If the owner of the vehicle carried on a vehicle leasing business and let the vehicle on hire to another person under a vehicle leasing agreement, the name and address of the person the vehicle was leased to are also available from the dealer on request.\nNote—\nAlthough the dealer is required to provide the last owner's name and address on request, a dealer who fails to do this may have a defence if they can prove that reasonable inquiries were made and a proper examination of the vehicle conducted. (For example, if the vehicle was purchased at an interstate auction, the dealer may not be able to ascertain the last owner's details despite having made reasonable inquiries.)\nThe dealer\nName in which dealer is licensed:\nBusiness address:\nIf the motorcycle is being offered for sale on behalf of another dealer:\nName in which the other dealer is licensed:\nBusiness address:\n[Insert N/A if not applicable]\nImportant information\nThere is no duty to repair second‑hand motorcycles under the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995. However, you may have legal rights under other consumer legislation, including the Australian Consumer Law. Consumer and Business Services can assist with enquiries about your purchase. Contact details can be found on the Consumer and Business Services' website.\nForm 3—Notice to purchaser\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\nPart 1\nThe vehicle referred to in the Section 16 Notice on the other side of this form has been sold to:\nName of purchaser:\nAddress:\nPurchase price: $\nDate of sale:\nOdometer reading at the time of the sale (specify miles or kilometres):\nCertificate by dealer\nI certify that the vehicle sold to the above purchaser is correctly described in the Section 16 Notice overleaf and that all statements and particulars entered on both sides of this form are correct.\nSigned by the dealer or an employee or agent authorised to sign on behalf of the dealer:\nName of the person signing this certificate (print in block letters):\nPart 2\nThis notice contains important information. Please read it carefully and keep it for future reference.\nThe Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995 provides for a duty to repair second‑hand vehicles sold for more than $3 000. (There are some exceptions, but the duty applies to a passenger vehicle if its year of first registration is less than 15 years ago or it has, at the time of sale, been driven less than 200 000 km.)\nThe period during which there is a duty to repair depends on the price you paid for the vehicle. There is a summary of these periods on the other side of this form. If a \"defect\" appears in the vehicle in the period during which there is a duty to repair, the dealer must arrange for it to be repaired. However, if you fail, without reasonable excuse, to give the dealer proper notice of the defect within that period, or to deliver (or make reasonable efforts to deliver) the vehicle for repair within 5 business days of the end of the period, the dealer may no longer be under a duty to repair the defect.\nIf you want the dealer to repair your vehicle, you must deliver it to the agreed place of repair listed at the end of Part B on the other side of this form, or if no place has been so agreed on, to any notified premises of the dealer. In some cases you might not have to return the vehicle to that address, and you might be able to have it repaired by someone else. However, you should seek advice about this before you do anything.\nNot every fault is a defect covered by the duty to repair. For example, if there are problems with the paintwork or upholstery that you should have noticed when you inspected the vehicle, these are not covered. Certain defects present in the vehicle of which you were given notice prior to the sale are not covered and some accessories are not covered if the dealer has listed them on the other side of this form.\nIf a vehicle is sold for $3 000 or less, the duty to repair does not apply, but the vehicle must be in roadworthy condition. There may also be other duties or remedies available under other legislation, including the Australian Consumer Law.\nSome disputes between dealers and purchasers may be resolved by a conference convened by the Commissioner for Consumer Affairs or, if a conciliation conference fails to resolve the matter, by an order of the Civil (Consumer and Business) Division of the Magistrates Court. Before making any application to the Commissioner, you should seek advice from Consumer and Business Services.\nConsumer and Business Services can assist with enquiries about your purchase. Contact details can be found on the Consumer and Business Services' website.\nForm 4—Notice to purchaser\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\nSale of second-hand motorcycle\nThe motorcycle referred to in the Section 16 Notice on the other side of this form has been sold to:\nName of purchaser:\nAddress:\nPurchase price: $\nDate of sale:\nOdometer reading at the time of the sale (specify miles or kilometres):\nCertificate by dealer\nI certify that the motorcycle sold to the above purchaser is correctly described in the Section 16 Notice overleaf and that all statements and particulars entered on both sides of this form are correct.\nSigned by the dealer or an employee or agent authorised to sign on behalf of the dealer:\nName of the person signing this certificate (print in block letters):\nImportant information\nThere is no duty to repair second-hand motorcycles under the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995. However, you may have legal rights under other consumer legislation, including the Australian Consumer Law. Consumer and Business Services can assist with enquiries about your purchase. Contact details can be found on the Consumer and Business Services' website.\nForm 5—Particulars to be included in a contract for the sale of a second‑hand vehicle by a dealer\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\n\n\nDealer Reference or Stock No:\nName in which dealer is licensed:\nBusiness address:\n\nPURCHASER'S NAME:\nABN:\nADDRESS:\nDate of birth:\nPhone no:\nEmail address:\nDriver's licence or client no:\n\nPURCHASER'S NAME:\nABN:\nADDRESS:\nDate of birth:\nPhone no:\nEmail address:\nDriver's licence or client no:\n\n\n\n\n\nMake:\nModel:\nBody Type:\nColour:\nBody:\nTrim:\nYear of\nmanufacture:\nYear of 1st\nregistration:\nRegistration\nNo:\nExpiry date:\n\n\nEngine No:\nVIN No:\nOdometer reading:\n\n\n\nDETAILS OF PURCHASE\n$\nc\nMETHOD OF PAYMENT\n$\nc\nPurchase price\n\n\nDeposit\n\n\nAdditional options, accessories etc*\n\n\nTrade‑in allowance*\n\n\nTotal price of vehicle\n\n\nLess pay‑out\n(Name of financier: )\n\n\n\n\n\nAmount of deposit to be paid if contract rescinded (and preferred method of payment of refund)\n\n\nRegistration (no of months) [3] / [12] / remaining\n\n\nEquity (Deficiency)\n\n\n\n\n\nLess refund to purchaser\n\n\nStamp duty and/or transfer fee\n\n\nNet equity (or deficiency)\n\n\nDealer to arrange above YES/NO\n\n\nTotal deposit and trade‑in\n\n\nIf Yes—Dealer handling fee\n\n\n\n\n\nThe dealer may charge—\nif the vehicle is required to be presented for inspection at a recognised inspection facility—a maximum of $385; or\nin any other case—a maximum of $100.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPayable on delivery\n\n\nOther (give full details including other parties to whom payment must be made)\n\n\n(Amount payable on delivery includes amount to be financed where applicable)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTOTAL PAYABLE\n\n\nTOTAL PAYMENT\n\n\n\n\n\n*Trade‑in details\n\n\n\n\n\nMake:\nModel:\n\n\n\n\nBody Type:\nColour:\nBody:\n\n\n\n\n\nTrim:\n\n\n\nYear of Manufacture:\nYear of 1st Registration:\n\n\n\nRegistration No:\nExpiry Date:\n\n\n\nEngine No:\nVIN No:\nOdometer: kms\n\n\n\nPayout to:\n\n\n\n\nAccount No:\nValid until:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*OWNERSHIP AND ODOMETER DECLARATION\nI declare that—\n\t(a)\tthe trade‑in is my own unencumbered property except as otherwise stated above and does not, to the best of my knowledge and belief, have a security interest (except any interest stated above) registered against it on the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR); and\n\t(b)\tthe odometer reading as stated above is, at the time of sale, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief; and\n\t(c)\tthe vehicle has not, to the best of my knowledge and belief, been recorded as wrecked, written‑off or having suffered significant damage as a result of exposure to water on the PPSR; and\n\t(d)\tthe trade‑in is not, to the best of my knowledge and belief, recorded as stolen on the PPSR.\nSignature of purchaser(s):\nSettlement date:\n\n*Address to which vehicle is to be delivered for repair of defects under the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995.\nREPAIRER'S NAME:\nADDRESS:\n*The vehicle may be delivered to any of the following notified premises of the dealer for repair:\nCOOLING‑OFF RIGHTS\nA purchase under this contract is subject to a 2 day cooling‑off period under section 18B of the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995, unless the purchaser chooses to waive their right to the cooling‑off period by signing the Waiver of Cooling‑off Rights document provided by the dealer.\nNote: the 2 day cooling‑off period ceases to apply to a contract if the purchaser under the contract takes possession of the vehicle before the expiration of the cooling‑off period.\nThe purchaser under a contract that is subject to a cooling‑off period under the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995, may, within 2 clear business days after signing the contract (the cooling‑off period), by giving the dealer written notice that they do not wish to proceed with the purchase, rescind the contract. The written notice must be given to the dealer before the end of the cooling‑off period. If this occurs, the contract is rescinded. (The 2 day period may include a Saturday but will not include a Sunday or public holiday.)\nIf the contract is rescinded by the purchaser, the dealer is entitled to keep 2% of the contract price or $100, whichever is the lesser. The purchaser is entitled to the return of the balance of any deposit paid to the dealer by the end of the next clear business day.\n*This contract is subject to a 2 day cooling‑off period which will expire on:\n☐ I understand that if I take possession of the vehicle before the expiry of the cooling‑off period, the cooling‑off period will cease and I can no longer change my mind once I take the vehicle.\n*This contract is not subject to a 2 day cooling‑off period.\n☐ I have been provided the Waiver of Cooling‑off Rights document and I understand that by signing the document and this contract, I will be bound by the contract.\nAny purported exclusion, limitation, modification or waiver of your rights under the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995 is void. The only way you can give away your rights under the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995 is if you have signed a waiver document in accordance with the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Regulations 2025.\nIn addition to any statutory warranty that may apply, you also have rights under the Australian Consumer Law.\nPlease ensure that, before signing this contract, you have read, understood and agree to each of the terms and conditions contained in this contract. By signing the contract, you will be legally bound by it.\nSignature of purchaser(s):\nDate:\nSignature of dealer:\nDate:\n*Strike out whichever does not apply.\nForm 6—Particulars to be included in a contract for the sale of a second‑hand motorcycle by a dealer\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\n\n\nName in which dealer is licensed:\nBusiness address:\n\nPURCHASER'S NAME:\nABN:\nADDRESS:\nDate of birth:\nPhone no:\nEmail address:\nDriver's licence or client no:\n\nPURCHASER'S NAME:\nABN:\nADDRESS:\nDate of birth:\nPhone no:\nEmail address:\nDriver's licence or client no:\n\nMake:\nModel:\nColour:\nYear of\nmanufacture:\nYear of 1st\nregistration:\nRegistration\nNo:\nExpiry date:\n\n\nEngine No:\nVIN\nNo:\nOdometer reading:\n\n\n\nDETAILS OF PURCHASE\n$\nc\nMETHOD OF PAYMENT\n$\nc\nPurchase price\n\n\nDeposit\n\n\nAdditional options, accessories etc*\n\n\nTrade‑in allowance*\n\n\nTotal price of motorcycle\n\n\nLess pay‑out\n\n\n\n\n\nAmount of deposit to be paid if contract rescinded (and preferred method of payment of refund)\n\n\nRegistration (no of months) [3] / [12] / remaining\n\n\nEquity (Deficiency)\n\n\n\n\n\nLess refund to purchaser\n\n\nStamp duty and/or transfer fee\n\n\nNet equity (or deficiency)\n\n\nDealer to arrange above YES/NO\n\n\nTotal deposit and trade‑in\n\n\nIf Yes—Dealer handling fee\n\n\n\n\n\nThe dealer may charge—\nif the vehicle is required to be presented for inspection at a recognised inspection facility—a maximum of $385; or\nin any other case—a maximum of $100.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPayable on delivery\n\n\nOther (give full details including other parties to whom payment must be made)\n\n\n(Amount payable on delivery includes amount to be financed where applicable)\n\n\nTOTAL PAYABLE\n\nTOTAL PAYMENT\n\n\n\n\n*Trade‑in details\n\n\n\n\n\nMake:\nModel:\n\n\n\n\n\nColour:\n\n\n\nYear of Manufacture:\nYear of 1st Registration:\n\n\n\nRegistration No:\nExpiry Date:\n\n\n\nEngine No:\nVIN No:\nOdometer: kms\n\n\n\nPayout to:\n\n\n\nAccount No:\nValid until:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*OWNERSHIP AND ODOMETER DECLARATION\nI declare that—\n\t(a)\tthe trade‑in is my own unencumbered property except as otherwise stated above and does not, to the best of my knowledge and belief, have a security interest (except any interest stated above) registered against it on the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR); and\n\t(b)\tthe odometer reading as stated above is, at the time of sale, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief; and\n\t(c)\tthe vehicle has not, to the best of my knowledge and belief, been recorded as wrecked, written‑off or having suffered significant damage as a result of exposure to water on the PPSR; and\n\t(d)\tthe trade‑in is not, to the best of my knowledge and belief, recorded as stolen on the PPSR.\nSignature of purchaser(s):\nSettlement date:\n\nCOOLING-OFF RIGHTS\nA purchase under this contract is subject to a 2 day cooling‑off period under section 18B of the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995, unless the purchaser chooses to waive their right to the cooling‑off period by signing the Waiver of Cooling‑off Rights document provided by the dealer.\nNote: the 2 day cooling‑off period ceases to apply to a contract if the purchaser under the contract takes possession of the vehicle before the expiration of the cooling‑off period.\nThe purchaser under a contract that is subject to a cooling‑off period under the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995, may, within 2 clear business days after signing the contract (the cooling‑off period), by giving the dealer written notice that they do not wish to proceed with the purchase, rescind the contract. The written notice must be given to the dealer before the end of the cooling‑off period. If this occurs, the contract is rescinded. (The 2 day period may include a Saturday but will not include a Sunday or public holiday.)\nIf the contract is rescinded by the purchaser, the dealer is entitled to keep 2% of the contract price or $100, whichever is the lesser. The purchaser is entitled to the return of the balance of any deposit paid to the dealer by the end of the next clear business day.\n*This contract is subject to a 2 day cooling‑off period which will expire on:\n☐ I understand that if I take possession of the vehicle before the expiry of the cooling‑off period, the cooling‑off period will cease and I can no longer change my mind once I take the vehicle.\n*This contract is not subject to a 2 day cooling‑off period.\n☐ I have been provided the Waiver of Cooling‑off Rights document and I understand that by signing the document and this contract, I will be bound by the contract.\nAny purported exclusion, limitation, modification or waiver of your rights under the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995 is void. The only way you can give away your rights under the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995 is if you have signed a waiver document in accordance with the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Regulations 2025.\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION\nThere is no duty to repair second‑hand motorcycles under the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995.\nIn addition to any statutory warranty that may apply, you also have rights under the Australian Consumer Law.\nPlease ensure that, before signing this contract, you have read, understood and agree to each of the terms and conditions contained in this contract. By signing the contract, you will be legally bound by it.\nSignature of purchaser(s):\nDate:\nSignature of dealer:\nDate:\n*Strike out whichever does not apply.\nForm 7—Auction Notice—Vehicle owned by auctioneer or to be auctioned on behalf of a dealer\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\nDealer Reference or Stock No:\nPart A\nThe dealer\nManufacturer and model:\nYear of manufacture:\nYear of first registration:\nVIN number:\nRegistration No:\nEngine No (if not registered):\nOdometer reading when the vehicle was acquired from the last owner who was not a dealer (specify miles or kilometres):\nTo the best of the dealer's knowledge, information and belief, can this odometer reading be regarded as reasonably accurate? (Yes or No)\nIf not, why not?\nHas the vehicle ever been recorded as wrecked, written‑off or having suffered significant damage as a result of exposure to water? (Yes or No)\nThe last owner\nThe name and address of the last owner of this vehicle are available from the auctioneer on request. If the owner of the vehicle carried on a vehicle leasing business and let the vehicle on hire to another person under a vehicle leasing agreement, the name and address of the person the vehicle was leased to are also available from the auctioneer on request.\nNote—\nAlthough the auctioneer is required to provide the last owner's name and address on request, an auctioneer who fails to do this may have a defence if they can prove that reasonable inquiries were made and a proper examination of the vehicle conducted. (For example, if the vehicle was purchased at an interstate auction, the auctioneer may not be able to ascertain the last owner's details despite having made reasonable inquiries.)\nThe seller\nAuctioneer's name:\nBusiness address:\nIf the vehicle is to be auctioned on behalf of a dealer:\nName in which selling dealer is licensed:\nBusiness address:\n[Insert N/A if not applicable]\nNote: If the vehicle is being auctioned on behalf of a dealer, the dealer is liable to carry out any repairs under the duty to repair. If not, then this will be the auctioneer's responsibility.\nPart B\nDuty to repair—Part 4 of the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\nThe following is only a brief summary of the extent of the duty to repair. Full details must be given to a purchaser by the auctioneer at the time of sale (as well as a copy of this notice).\n\nSale price\nDuty to repair\nUp to and including $3 000\nNo duty to repair—but vehicle must be roadworthy at time of sale.\n$3 001—$6 000\n2 months or 3 000 kilometres, whichever occurs first.\nOver $6 000\n3 months or 5 000 kilometres, whichever occurs first.\nThe seller has no duty to repair certain defects in the vehicle listed in the notice of defects provided to and acknowledged by the purchaser prior to the sale.\nThis vehicle cannot be registered until it is converted to right‑hand configuration to the standard required by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, and the seller does not accept a duty to perform that work as part of a duty to repair.\n[Strike out if not applicable]\nThe seller does not accept a duty to repair any defect in the following accessories, being accessories not originally fitted by the vehicle's manufacturer, or not produced or approved by the manufacturer for fitting to vehicles of that kind:\n[List accessories]\nIf the dealer is under a duty to repair a defect in the vehicle, the purchaser must deliver the vehicle to the following agreed place of repair:\n[Insert name and address]\nIf no place of repair has been agreed on, the purchaser must deliver the vehicle to any of the following notified premises of the dealer:\n[Insert names and addresses]\nPart C\t\nThere is no duty to repair this vehicle because [strike out whichever of the following does not apply]—\n\t•\tits year of first registration was more than 15 years ago;\n\t•\tit has been driven more than 200 000 kilometres.\n[Strike out Part C if not applicable]\nIn addition to any statutory warranty that may apply, you also have rights under the Australian Consumer Law.\nForm 8—Auction Notice—Motorcycle owned by auctioneer or to be auctioned on behalf of a dealer\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\nThe dealer\nManufacturer and model:\nYear of manufacture:\nYear of first registration:\nVIN number:\nRegistration No:\nEngine No (if not registered):\nOdometer reading when the motorcycle was acquired from the last owner who was not a dealer (specify miles or kilometres):\nTo the best of the dealer's knowledge, information and belief, can this odometer reading be regarded as reasonably accurate? (Yes or No)\nIf not, why not?\nThe last owner\nThe name and address of the last owner of this vehicle are available from the auctioneer on request. If the owner of the vehicle carried on a vehicle leasing business and let the vehicle on hire to another person under a vehicle leasing agreement, the name and address of the person the vehicle was leased to are also available from the auctioneer on request.\nNote—\nAlthough the auctioneer is required to provide the last owner's name and address on request, an auctioneer who fails to do this may have a defence if they can prove that reasonable inquiries were made and a proper examination of the vehicle conducted. (For example, if the vehicle was purchased at an interstate auction, the auctioneer may not be able to ascertain the last owner's details despite having made reasonable inquiries.)\nThe seller\nAuctioneer's name:\nBusiness address:\nIf the motorcycle is to be auctioned on behalf of a dealer:\nName in which selling dealer is licensed:\nBusiness address:\n[Insert N/A if not applicable]\nImportant information\nThere is no duty to repair second-hand motorcycles under the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995. However, you may have legal rights under other consumer legislation, including the Australian Consumer Law. Consumer and Business Services can assist with enquiries about your purchase. Contact details can be found on the Consumer and Business Services' website.\nForm 9—Notice to purchaser\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\nThis is the notice to be given to a purchaser who has bought a vehicle at auction where the vehicle was owned by the auctioneer or auctioned on behalf of a dealer.\nPart 1\nThe vehicle referred to in the Auction Notice on the other side of this form has been sold to:\nName of purchaser:\nAddress:\nPurchase price: $\nDate of sale:\nOdometer reading at the time of the sale (specify miles or kilometres):\nCertificate by auctioneer\nI certify that the vehicle sold to the above purchaser is correctly described in the Auction Notice overleaf and that all statements and particulars entered on both sides of this form are correct.\nSigned by the auctioneer or an employee or agent authorised to sign on behalf of the auctioneer:\nName of the person signing this certificate (print in block letters):\nPart 2\nThis notice contains important information. Please read it carefully and keep it for future reference.\nThe Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995 provides for a duty to repair second‑hand vehicles sold for more than $3 000. (There are some exceptions, but the duty applies to a passenger vehicle if its year of first registration is less than 15 years ago or it has, at the time of sale, been driven less than 200 000 km.)\nCheck the Auction Notice on the other side of this form. This is a copy of the Notice that was on the vehicle before auction. If there is a dealer's name filled in under the heading \"The seller\", then that dealer is under a duty to repair any defect. Otherwise this is the auctioneer's responsibility.\nThe period during which there is a duty to repair depends on the price you paid for the vehicle. There is a summary of these periods on the other side of this form. If a \"defect\" appears in the vehicle in the period during which there is a duty to repair, the dealer must arrange for it to be repaired. However, if you fail, without reasonable excuse, to give the dealer proper notice of the defect within that period, or to deliver (or make reasonable efforts to deliver) the vehicle for repair within 5 business days of the end of the period, the dealer may no longer be under a duty to repair the defect.\nIf you want the dealer to repair your vehicle, you must deliver it to the agreed place of repair listed at the end of Part B on the other side of this form, or if no place has been so agreed on, to any notified premises of the dealer. In some cases you might not have to return the vehicle to that address, and you might be able to have it repaired by someone else. However, you should seek advice about this before you do anything.\nNot every fault is a defect covered by the duty to repair. For example, certain defects present in the vehicle of which you were given notice prior to the sale are not covered. Some accessories are not covered if the dealer has listed them on the other side of this form.\nIf a vehicle is sold for $3 000 or less, the duty to repair does not apply, but the vehicle must be in roadworthy condition. There may also be other duties or remedies available under other legislation, including the Australian Consumer Law.\nSome disputes between dealers and purchasers may be resolved by a conference convened by the Commissioner for Consumer Affairs or, if a conciliation conference fails to resolve the matter, by an order of the Civil (Consumer and Business) Division of the Magistrates Court. Before making any application to the Commissioner, you should seek advice from Consumer and Business Services.\nConsumer and Business Services can assist with enquiries about your purchase. Contact details can be found on the Consumer and Business Services' website.\nForm 10—Notice to purchaser\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\nThis is the notice to be given to a purchaser who has bought a motorcycle at auction where the motorcycle was owned by the auctioneer or auctioned on behalf of a dealer.\nThe motorcycle referred to in the Auction Notice on the other side of this form has been sold to:\nName of purchaser:\nAddress:\nPurchase price: $\nDate of sale:\nOdometer reading at the time of the sale (specify miles or kilometres):\nCertificate by auctioneer\nI certify that the motorcycle sold to the above purchaser is correctly described in the Auction Notice overleaf and that all statements and particulars entered on both sides of this form are correct.\nSigned by the auctioneer or an employee or agent authorised to sign on the auctioneer's behalf:\nName of the person signing this certificate (print in block letters):\nImportant information\nThere is no duty to repair second-hand motorcycles under the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995. However, you may have legal rights under other consumer legislation, including the Australian Consumer Law. Consumer and Business Services can assist with enquiries about your purchase. Contact details can be found on the Consumer and Business Services' website.\nForm 11—Auction Notice—Vehicle to be auctioned on behalf of person who is not a dealer\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\nThe vehicle\nManufacturer and model:\nYear of manufacture:\nYear of first registration:\nVIN number:\nRegistration No:\nEngine No (if not registered):\nOdometer reading when the vehicle was acquired from the last owner who was not a dealer (specify miles or kilometres):\nTo the best of the owner's knowledge, information and belief, can this odometer reading be regarded as reasonably accurate? (Yes or No)\nIf not, why not?\nHas the vehicle ever been recorded as wrecked, written‑off or having suffered significant damage as a result of exposure to water? (Yes or No)\nThe last owner\nThe name and address of the last owner of this vehicle are available from the auctioneer on request. If the owner of the vehicle carried on a vehicle leasing business and let the vehicle on hire to another person under a vehicle leasing agreement, the name and address of the person the vehicle was leased to are also available from the auctioneer on request.\nNote—\nAlthough the auctioneer is required to provide the last owner's name and address on request, an auctioneer who fails to do this may have a defence if they can prove that reasonable inquiries were made and a proper examination of the vehicle conducted. (For example, if the vehicle was purchased at an interstate auction, the auctioneer may not be able to ascertain the last owner's details despite having made reasonable inquiries.)\nThe auctioneer\nAuctioneer's name:\nBusiness address:\nImportant information\nNo duty to repair under the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995 will apply on the sale of this vehicle because it is to be auctioned on behalf of a person who is not a dealer.\nForm 12—Auction Notice—Motorcycle to be auctioned on behalf of person who is not a dealer\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\nThe motorcycle\nManufacturer and model:\nYear of manufacture:\nYear of first registration:\nVIN number:\nRegistration number:\nEngine number (if not registered):\nOdometer reading when the motorcycle was acquired from the last owner who was not a dealer (specify miles or kilometres):\nTo the best of the owner's knowledge, information and belief, can this odometer reading be regarded as reasonably accurate? (Yes or No)\nIf not, why not?\nThe last owner\nThe name and address of the last owner of this vehicle are available from the auctioneer on request. If the owner of the vehicle carried on a vehicle leasing business and let the vehicle on hire to another person under a vehicle leasing agreement, the name and address of the person the vehicle was leased to are also available from the auctioneer on request.\nNote—\nAlthough the auctioneer is required to provide the last owner's name and address on request, an auctioneer who fails to do this may have a defence if they can prove that reasonable inquiries were made and a proper examination of the vehicle conducted. (For example, if the vehicle was purchased at an interstate auction, the auctioneer may not be able to ascertain the last owner's details despite having made reasonable inquiries.)\nThe auctioneer\nAuctioneer's name:\nBusiness address:\nImportant information\nThere is no duty to repair second-hand motorcycles under the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995.\nConsumer and Business Services can assist with enquiries about your purchase. Contact details can be found on the Consumer and Business Services' website.\nForm 13—Notice to purchaser\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\nThis is the notice to be given to a purchaser who has bought a vehicle at auction if the vehicle has been auctioned on behalf of a person not being a dealer.\nPart 1\nThe vehicle referred to in the Auction Notice on the other side of this form has been sold to:\nName of purchaser:\nAddress:\nPurchase price: $\nDate of sale:\nOdometer reading at the time of the sale (specify miles or kilometres):\nCertificate by Auctioneer\nI certify that the vehicle sold to the above purchaser is correctly described in the Auction Notice overleaf and that all statements and particulars entered on both sides of this form are correct.\nSigned by the auctioneer or an employee or agent authorised to sign on their behalf:\nName of the person signing this certificate [print in block letters]:\nPart 2\nThis vehicle was sold by the auctioneer on behalf of someone who is not a dealer. As with any private sale, this means that the duty to repair under the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995 does not apply.\nYou should also note that some other legal rights and remedies which apply to ordinary sales do not apply to sales by auction.\nForm 14—Notice to purchaser\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\nThis is the notice to be given to a purchaser who has bought a motorcycle at auction if the motorcycle has been auctioned on behalf of a person not being a dealer.\nThe motorcycle referred to in the Auction Notice on the other side of this form has been sold to:\nName of purchaser:\nAddress:\nPurchase price: $\nDate of sale:\nOdometer reading at the time of the sale (specify miles or kilometres):\nCertificate by Auctioneer\nI certify that the motorcycle sold to the above purchaser is correctly described in the Auction Notice overleaf and that all statements and particulars entered on both sides of this form are correct.\nSigned by the auctioneer or an employee or agent authorised to sign on their behalf:\nName of the person signing this certificate [print in block letters]:\nImportant information\nThere is no duty to repair second-hand motorcycles under the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995.\nForm 15—Trade auction notice\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\n\n\nThis Vehicle Is To Be Sold By\nTRADE AUCTION\nBids Will Be Accepted Only From Licensed Dealers\nForm 16—Dealer sale form\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\nThe vehicle\nManufacturer and model:\nYear of manufacture:\nYear of first registration:\nVIN number:\nRegistration No:\nEngine No (if not registered):\nExpiry date of registration:\nOdometer reading when the vehicle was acquired from the last owner who was not a dealer (specify miles or kilometres):\nTo the best of the dealer's knowledge, information and belief, can this odometer reading be regarded as reasonably accurate? (Yes or No)\nIf not, why not?\nDate of sale\n[Insert date of sale]\nThe selling dealer\nDealer's name and Licence No:\nBusiness address:\nI certify that the above information relating to the vehicle and its last owner is correct.\nSigned by the selling dealer or an employee or agent authorised to sign on their behalf:\nName of the person signing this certificate [print in block letters]:\nThe purchasing dealer\nDealer's name and Licence No:\nBusiness address:\nForm 17—Notice of defects\nSecond-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\nThe vehicle referred to in this notice has the following defects:\n\nDescription of defect\n\n\n\nThe vehicle\nManufacturer and model:\nYear of manufacture:\nRegistration number:\nEngine number (if not registered):\nAcknowledgement by purchaser\nI acknowledge that, before the signing of the contract for the purchase of the vehicle referred to in this notice, I received the following information:\n\t•\tthe list of defects present in the vehicle prior to the sale;\n\t•\tthat there is no duty to repair under Part 4 in relation to those defects.\nSignature of purchaser:\nName of purchaser (print in block letters):\nImportant information\nThere is no duty to repair the defects listed in this notice under Part 4 of the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995.\nA defect that affects, or that could reasonably be expected to affect, the ability of the vehicle to be driven safely on a road cannot be included in this notice.\nSchedule 2—Advertisements for sale of second-hand vehicles\n(regulation 23)\nAn advertisement relating to the sale of a second‑hand vehicle by a dealer must contain the following information:\n\t(a)\tthe words \"Licensed Second‑hand Vehicle Dealer\" (which may be abbreviated to \"LVD\") immediately followed by the dealer's licence number, or, where 2 or more licensees are conducting a business in partnership, the licence number of at least 1 of the licensees;\n\t(b)\tthe price at which the vehicle, in the condition which it is offered for sale, may be purchased for cash, including all dealer charges but not including any statutory charges or fees;\n\t(c)\tthe registration number of the vehicle or, if the vehicle is not registered, the engine number, either of which is to be printed adjacent to or immediately after any description, photograph or illustration of the vehicle appearing in the advertisement.\nSchedule 3—Defects in vehicles\n(regulation 24)\nPart 1—Defects in accessories\nA dealer is not under a duty to repair a defect in an accessory not originally fitted by the vehicle's manufacturer, or not produced or approved by the manufacturer for fitting to vehicles of that kind if the dealer has stated in the Section 16 Notice or in the Auction Notice (as the case may be) that the dealer does not accept a duty to repair a defect in that accessory.\nPart 2—Lefthand drive configuration\nA dealer is not under a duty to modify a vehicle that is in left‑hand drive configuration so that it complies with—\n\t(a)\tin the case of a light vehicle (as defined in the Road Traffic Act 1961)—the Road Traffic Act 1961; or\n\t(b)\tin the case of a heavy vehicle (as defined in the Road Traffic Act 1961)—the Heavy Vehicle National Law (South Australia) and the Heavy Vehicle National Regulations (South Australia),\nif the dealer has stated in the Section 16 Notice or in the Auction Notice (as the case may be) that the vehicle cannot be registered until it has been converted to right‑hand drive configuration to the standard required by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles and that the dealer does not accept a duty to perform those modifications.\nPart 3—Non-propulsion batteries in prescribed electric vehicles and prescribed hybrid vehicles\n1\tA dealer is not under a duty to repair a defect in a non‑propulsion battery of a prescribed electric vehicle or a prescribed hybrid vehicle.\n2\tIn this Part—\nnon‑propulsion battery of a prescribed electric vehicle or a prescribed hybrid vehicle means a battery in the vehicle that does not exceed 12 V and does not operate to propel the vehicle.\nSchedule 4—Contributions to second‑hand vehicles compensation fund\n(regulation 26)\n1\tSubject to this Schedule, a contribution of the prescribed amount for notified premises from which a licensed dealer carries on business as a dealer must be paid to the Commissioner by the dealer by the due date each year.\n2\tIf a licensed dealer carries on business as a dealer from more than 1 notified premises, only 1 contribution is payable annually by the dealer.\n3\tIf notified premises are used by more than 1 licensed dealer, only 1 contribution is payable annually in respect of those premises but the dealers are jointly and severally liable for the payment of that contribution.\n4\tIf 11 complete months or less would elapse from the date of payment of the contribution first payable by a licensed dealer in respect of any notified premises until the next due date, the contribution is a proportion of the prescribed amount, being the proportion that the number of whole months (portion of a month being treated as a whole month) in the period between the date of payment of the contribution and the next due date bears to 12.\n5\tIn this Schedule—\ndue date means the date on which a licensed dealer must pay an annual fee and lodge an annual return under regulation 7;\nprescribed amount means—\n\t(a)\tin relation to a licensed dealer who carries on the business of buying or selling second‑hand vehicles consisting only of motorcycles—$60; or\n\t(b)\tin any other case—$200.\nSchedule 5—Waiver of cooling‑off rights\nWaiver of cooling‑off rights document\nWaiver of cooling‑off rights under Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995\n(regulation 27)\nThis is an important document. It takes away some of your legal rights. Read it carefully. This form must be completed in duplicate.\nCooling‑off rights\nThe Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995 gives you the right to change your mind about buying a second‑hand vehicle.\nUnder section 18B of the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995, you have 2 clear business days after signing the contract to change your mind about buying the vehicle. These 2 days are called the cooling‑off period. If you change your mind, you must, before the end of the cooling‑off period, give the dealer written notice that you do not wish to go ahead with the purchase. This notice means that the contract is rescinded.\nIf the contract is rescinded, the dealer is entitled to keep 2% of the contract price or $100, whichever is the lesser. The dealer may decide to take this amount out of any deposit you have already paid. You are entitled to the return of the rest of any deposit you paid to the dealer (less 2% of the contract price or $100, whichever is the lesser).\nYou are entitled to give up (or waive) your cooling‑off right by signing this document. If you sign this document, you will lose your right to rescind the sales contract under section 18B of the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995. This decision should not be taken lightly. You should not sign this document unless you are absolutely certain you want to buy the vehicle and are sure you won't change your mind about the sale.\nIf you decide to go ahead and waive your cooling‑off rights by signing this document, you must give the completed and signed copy of the document to the dealer and keep the other copy for your records.\nA dealer or salesperson employed by the dealer who has been involved in any way in the transaction for the sale of the vehicle must not be a witness to the signing of this document.\nDetails of transaction\nDate contract was made:\nMake and model of vehicle:\nRegistration No:\nEngine No:\nVehicle identification No:\nYear of manufacture:\nDealer's name:\nDealer's licence No:\nDealer's business address:\nDealer's telephone No:\nWaiving your cooling‑off rights\nI acknowledge that section 18B of the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995 gives me the right to decide within 2 clear business days not to go ahead with the purchase and to rescind the contract.\nI acknowledge that by signing this document I will lose my right to cancel the contract for the sale of the vehicle.\nPurchaser's name:\nPurchaser's telephone No:\nPurchaser's address:\nPurchaser's signature:\nDate:\nName of witness:\nAddress of witness:\nSignature of witness:\nDate:\nSchedule 6—Repeal and transitional provisions\nPart 1—Repeal of Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Regulations 2010\n1—Repeal of regulations\nThe Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Regulations 2010 are repealed.\nPart 2—Transitional provisions etc\n2—Waiver of Rights Under Part 4 documents\nRegulation 23(5) and (6) of the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Regulations 2010 as in force immediately before the repeal of those regulations by Part 1 of this Schedule continue to apply in respect of a copy of a Waiver of Rights Under Part 4 document signed before that repeal.\n3—Forms\n\t(1)\tA notice or form displayed or given during the prescribed period that is in a form set out in Schedule 2 of the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Regulations 2010 as in force immediately before the repeal of those regulations by Part 1 of this Schedule will be taken to be in the required form for the purposes of the Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995 and these regulations.\n\t(2)\tIn this clause—\nprescribed period means the period that commences on the day on which these regulations come into operation and ends 6 months after that day.\nLegislative history\nNotes\n\t•\tFor further information relating to the Act and subordinate legislation made under the Act see the Index of South Australian Statutes or www.legislation.sa.gov.au.\nPrincipal regulations\nYear\nNo\nReference\nCommencement\n2025\n78\nGazette 31.7.2025 p2919 \n1.9.2025: r 2\n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"These regulations repeal the 2010 regulations (Sch 6) and refine the regime's scope by: adding explicit exemptions for vehicles over 3,000 kg, agricultural/industrial vehicles and executor/trustee sales (reg 4); defining prescribed electric and hybrid vehicles for the Act (reg 3(3)–(4)); excluding non‑propulsion batteries from repair duties (Sch 3 Part 3); and formalising annual contributions to the Second‑hand Vehicles Compensation Fund with per‑premises rules (reg 26; Schedule 4). These changes narrow some dealer repair obligations and add new administrative and financial requirements."},"complexity_factors":["Large number of mandatory prescribed forms and strict formatting/printing rules (reg 6; Schedule 1) increases compliance detail and processing time.","Multiple record‑keeping and retention periods for different documents (employee records, contracts, Dealer's/Auctioneer's copies) create operational burdens (regs 11, 14, 16, 20).","Numerous cross‑references to the Act and to other regulatory instruments (e.g. Motor Vehicles Regulations 2025) add legal interdependence and interpretive complexity (reg 3(3); many regs reference Act sections).","Multiple, narrowly‑defined exemptions and exceptions (weight, agricultural/industrial use, estate sales, wreckers; reg 4; Sch 3 Parts 1–3) require case‑by‑case application.","Specified time limits and notice procedures for changes in circumstances, partnership/director appointments and cessation of business impose strict compliance windows with monetary penalties (reg 8; penalties repeated throughout).","Discretionary powers for the Commissioner (fee waiver/reduction/refund, replacement licences) introduce administrative discretion that dealers must engage with (reg 5; reg 9(3)–(4)).","Interaction with compensation fund mechanics and apportioned annual contributions per premises adds financial calculation and joint‑liability rules (reg 26; Schedule 4).","Transitional and repeal provisions replace the 2010 regulations and preserve some prior forms temporarily, requiring attention to phased compliance (Schedule 6)."],"plain_english_summary":"These regulations set out the detailed operational rules for licensed second‑hand vehicle dealers in South Australia: mandatory forms and notices, advertising content, record‑keeping and retention periods, licence display and return, auction procedures, fees and a contribution to a compensation fund, defects/repair obligations, exemptions and penalties.  \n\nThey affect licensed dealers, auctioneers and purchasers by imposing disclosure, document‑keeping and reporting duties, creating specific exemptions (e.g. heavy or agricultural vehicles, estate sales) and giving the Commissioner limited discretions such as fee waivers and replacement licences (regs 4, 5, 9)."},"summary":{"complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Scope cannot be assessed as no legislative text was available for analysis. The page returned was a website error notice, not the regulations themselves."},"complexity_factors":["No legislative text was retrievable — the source URL returned a 404 Page Not Found error","Complexity cannot be meaningfully assessed without access to the actual instrument","Score of 1 reflects absence of content, not simplicity of the underlying law"],"plain_english_summary":"## ⚠️ Content Not Available\n\nThe legislation titled **Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Regulations 2025 (SA)** could not be analysed because the source link returned a **'Page Not Found' error** from the South Australian legislation website.\n\nThis means the actual text of the regulations was not retrieved — only an error page was provided. No substantive legal content is available to summarise, assess, or analyse.\n\n**What we do know from the title:**\n- This would be a South Australian instrument (a set of detailed rules made under a parent Act)\n- It would likely govern people and businesses that **buy and sell used cars** (and possibly other vehicles) in South Australia\n- It may cover things like licensing requirements, disclosure obligations, consumer protections, and record-keeping\n\n**What to do:** Visit [www.legislation.sa.gov.au](https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au) directly and search for *'Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Regulations 2025'* to access the current text."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulations have expanded beyond traditional second-hand vehicle sales to address modern vehicle technologies. Specifically, Schedule 3 Part 3 introduces new provisions for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles regarding non-propulsion batteries, reflecting the shift in automotive technology since the original 1995 Act. The regulations also maintain complex transitional arrangements from the 2010 regulations, suggesting incremental growth in regulatory scope over time rather than a clean rewrite."},"complexity_factors":["17 defined terms in the interpretation section (regulation 3), including complex nested definitions for 'year of manufacture' with three alternative criteria","Multiple conditional form requirements based on vehicle type (motorcycle vs other) and seller type (dealer vs non-dealer vs auctioneer)","Extensive cross-referencing to the parent Act (Second-hand Vehicle Dealers Act 1995) and other legislation (Motor Vehicles Regulations 2025, Road Traffic Act 1961, Heavy Vehicle National Law)","Nested exceptions to repair obligations in Schedule 3 (three parts covering accessories, left-hand drive, and electric/hybrid batteries)","17 different prescribed forms in Schedule 1, many with dual-sided requirements and specific formatting rules (font sizes, printing requirements)","Transitional provisions preserving old forms for 6-month grace period while introducing new requirements","Multiple penalty provisions with both maximum penalties and expiation fees scattered throughout","Complex fee calculation for compensation fund contributions based on timing of licence grant (regulation 7 and Schedule 4)"],"plain_english_summary":"These regulations set out the detailed rules for how second-hand vehicle dealers must operate in South Australia. They cover:\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Licensed second-hand vehicle dealers (including those selling motorcycles)\n- Auctioneers who sell second-hand vehicles\n- Anyone buying a second-hand vehicle from a dealer or auction\n\n**What it does:**\n\n**For dealers:**\n- Requires specific paperwork and notices to be displayed on vehicles for sale (Section 16 Notices for dealers, Auction Notices for auctioneers)\n- Sets rules for contracts, including a mandatory 2-day cooling-off period that buyers can waive if they choose\n- Requires dealers to keep records of employees, contracts, and sales for at least 2 years\n- Mandates that dealers display their licence number in all advertisements and at their premises\n- Exempts dealers from repairing certain defects if disclosed before sale, or for accessories not originally fitted by the manufacturer\n- Introduces new exemptions for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries (non-propulsion batteries only)\n\n**For buyers:**\n- Gives buyers a 2-day cooling-off period to change their mind (with a small fee to the dealer if they cancel)\n- Requires dealers to provide written notices about the vehicle's condition, price, and any defects\n- Sets out when dealers must repair defects (depends on price: 2 months/3,000km for $3,001-$6,000; 3 months/5,000km for over $6,000)\n- No repair warranty for vehicles under $3,000 (but must be roadworthy) or motorcycles\n\n**For the industry:**\n- Establishes a compensation fund that dealers contribute to ($60 for motorcycle-only dealers, $200 for others)\n- Sets fees and annual reporting requirements\n- Provides exemptions for heavy vehicles, agricultural vehicles, and sales by executors of estates\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThese rules protect consumers from dodgy dealers by ensuring transparency about vehicle history, defects, and pricing. They also give buyers a chance to back out of impulse purchases. For dealers, the regulations provide clear compliance requirements and limit liability for disclosed defects."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/second-hand-vehicle-dealers-regulations-2025","history":"/api/acts/second-hand-vehicle-dealers-regulations-2025/history","analysis":"/api/acts/second-hand-vehicle-dealers-regulations-2025/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/second-hand-vehicle-dealers-regulations-2025/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/second-hand-vehicle-dealers-regulations-2025/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/second-hand-vehicle-dealers-regulations-2025/documents"}}