Fines for car that was traded in

Seems that the new owner of my Liberty is having a field day.

I traded the car in at a Ford dealer in Sydney and it seems that they haven't transferred the rego so I have to keep going into town (45km each way) to get a stat dec witnessed.

Does anyone know what happens if I just ignore the fines.

If the reg is still in your name can you cancel it?

Good thinking mate...will ring RTA

Did you fill out the disposal slip and have it signed and hand it in at the registry? If so they shouldn't be sending you nothing...

Did you fill out the disposal slip and have it signed and hand it in at the registry? If so they shouldn't be sending you nothing...

Have never had to do this before when trading car in at a dealer...

Even so won't help, I have heard in the past of friends which have sold their car, filled out and handed in their half but because the other person hasn't they still keep getting the fines.

You can do the notice of disposal online

I have been in the auto trade all my life. It is the responsibility of the dealer to complete the transfer of the ownership within a certain period of time, which varies state by state. They are in breach of their dealer licence and are most likely to be fined for it. My first call would be to the dealer principal of the dealership to advise they are in breach and have cost you time and money and that you will request compensation if it is not dealt with immediately.

At the same time, take your contract of sale and the copy of the transfer paperwork you would have been given by the dealer, to the RTA and advise them of the situation.

If this does not gain immediate action from the dealer, also contact the relevant state licencing body for motor vehicle dealers. If this action does not gain traction, then make a complaint to fair trading.

These are the first courses of action.

If all this fails PM me and I will talk to you about what to do next...

If you have the contract of sale and the copy of the transfer documents, you cannot be held liable for the fines.

Umm. I to worked in the trade for 13 years in sales. The dealer should have the trade in transfered into there name before it is offered for retail sale (not for whole sale). The new owner should be able to do what ever they like and the fines should go to the dealer. Just ring the dealer and talk to the dealer prinipal.

.......... Just ring the dealer and talk to the dealer prinipal.

Seems they have gone belly-up...

Report it stolen. That'll get someone's attention

You can do the notice of disposal online

This is the best way to ensure the RTA gets it on record.

sorry other posts didn t come up before i posted, so its all covered & good luck mate

Report it stolen. That'll get someone's attention

Genius, you can then get the car back and sell it again!

The dealer is at fault & they'll have to cough up. go see them with fines in hand!!! Ask " Please explain""