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An RMVT selling on Trade Me includes this clause in terms of auction.
"Under previous Legislation, These cars were sold "as is where is" but under the new CGA, this has been replaced by "Due to age, mileage, condition or history of this vehicle" it is now considered an "END OF LIFE VEHICLE" and therefore is being sold as suitable for parts or repair only!! "
I have previously (7 years ago?) bought a cheap vehicle ($1800) from this dealer and got 5 years service from it... I always buy older vehicles and understand the risks.
My question... Is there a legal definition of "end of life" or is it a subjective judgement? eg a dealer does not want a tatty old banger trade-in on the yard so flicks it via auction or thru a dealer who deals in bangers? Of course a dealer makes a better margin on higher value vehicle and does not want rubbish parked on expensive yard space.

Hi there,
We've had an enquiry like this before, could you please send us a link to the advert with this statement?
As far as the CGA is concerned it does sound like the seller is trying to opt our of the CGA guarantee, which a person in trade is not able to do.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1323603933

Please note that this vehicle has already sold to another person. I don't have any issue with the trader.

Coming back to my original question.... Is there a legal definition of "End of life" vehicle?

Hi there,
There is no mention of "end of life" being a term in the CGA, it is what Turners use to describe their old or damaged vehicle auctions and it looks like car sellers have adopted it to describe their cheap vehicles.
A dealer has to abide by the CGA and are not able to contract out, even if they state the vehicle is "end of life".