We bought a car last week we didn't know the rego expired early December 2020 and wasn't told. I messaged him 10.1.2021 he said sorry about that must have overlooked that. Private seller. Is there anything we can do?

Forum Buying or selling We bought a car last week we didn't know the rego expired early December 2020 and wasn't told. I messaged him 10.1.2021 he said sorry about that must have overlooked that. Private seller. Is there anything we can do?

By Bluebear2 | AA Member | 1 Post | 11 January 2021 at 2:43am

By Cade | AA Expert | 3937 Posts | 11 January 2021 at 7:58am

Hi there,
Generally there is little you can do with private sales as it is termed "buyer beware" and no CGA applies. More information can be found here: https://www.consumerprotection.govt.nz/help-product-service/cars/solving-issues-private-seller/

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