![]() In the immortal words of Deadpool, I’ll be touching myself the day that report comes out.Īnd certainly there will be some anticipatory leakage into the underpants in some carmaker boardrooms. ![]() Cars are the second-most expensive purchase most consumers will ever make and if they fail to meet a consumer guarantee, people are automatically entitled to a remedy.”Ĭan’t wait for next month. “The ACCC is alarmed about the level of non-compliance with the Australian Consumer Law in the new car industry, which has been laid bare in our new car retailing market study due out next month. I’m hoping for a positive outcome for owners. And I wish the ACCC all the best with that. Leaving the legal dimension of this issue to one side, I’ll simply presume ACCC investigators have done a good job compiling a strong case based upon compelling evidence, which will proceed on the basis of them believing the evidence, on the balance of probability, may be successfully prosecuted. Legally I will not speculate on the probable outcome. I don’t know if Ford’s high-priced arsehole lawyers will be able to bullshit their way out of it in court. ![]() I don’t know the evidence the ACCC has compiled. I don’t know the standard of legal proof required. This matter is before the court, so I have to be very careful what I say. Respite, perhaps from a lon, painfull case of PowerShit-itis. So vindication for beleaguered owners could be around the corner, at last. The ACCC is seeking declarations, injunctions, pecuniary penalties, consumer redress orders, corrective advertising, and compliance program obligations.
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