A statutory warranty applies only to vehicles purchased from a licensed motor vehicle dealer, such as Motobuyers. The Department of Commerce provides the following information on statutory warranties in Western Australia:
“The Motor Vehicle Dealers Act requires licensed dealers to fix certain defects in used motor vehicles they have sold. The statutory warranty also applies only to motor vehicles that have a purchase price of $4000 or more and motor cycles that cost $3500 or more, together with limits on age and the number of kilometres travelled at the time of sale.
The following table outlines the statutory warranty provisions:
| Age of Car | Kilometres travelled at time of sale | Warranty Entitlement |
|---|---|---|
| Not more than 10 years | Not more than 150,000 | 3 months or 5,000 km (whichever happens first) |
| Between 10 – 12 years | Between 150,000 and 180,000 | 1 month or 1,500 km (whichever happens first) |
| More than 12 years | More than 180,000 | No warrant |
A statutory warranty does not cover:
- routine services
- tune-ups
- batteries
- tyres (however, tyres must be roadworthy at the time of sale)
- accessories
- defects that arise from an accident or misuse of the vehicle.”
For further information please visit the Department of Commerce.