Review of the Operation of the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003

The Motor Vehicles Sales Act 2003 (MVSA) came into force in December 2003. This legislation made significant changes to the way sales of motor vehicles were regulated to ensure consumers are provided with adequate protection when buying a motor vehicle.

Section 163 of the MVSA required the Ministry of Consumer Affairs to undertake a review of the operation of the MVSA within two years of its commencement, and to report back to the Minister with recommendations on whether any amendments to the MVSA are necessary, or desirable.

The Minister of Consumer Affairs presented a copy of this report, Review of the Operation of the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003, to the House of Representatives on 23 March 2006.

In March 2007, following the policy development process and consultation with stakeholders, the Ministry released two discussion documents which made specific recommendations to amend the MVSA and the Consumer Information Standards (Used Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2003.

Documents

• Recommended Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003: Discussion Paper - submissions closed 14 May 2007 (2 April 2007)
• Recommended Changes to the Consumer Information Standards (Used Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2003: Discussion Paper - submissions closed 14 May 2007 (2 April 2007)
• Summary of Submissions on the Discussion Paper Review of the Consumer Information Standards (Used Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2003 (3 November 2006)
• Discussion Paper: Review of the Consumer Information Standards (Used Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2003 (19 May 2006)
• Review of the Operation of the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003: Report Presented to the House of Representatives Pursuant to Section 163 of the Motor Vehicle Sales Act 2003 (23 March 2006)
• Media Statement: Car Buyers Better Protected (23 March 2006)

Related Information

• Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal Adjudicators Annual Reports