Summary of Submissions on the Discussion Paper Review of the Consumer Information Standards (Used Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2003

September 2006

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1. Introduction

This report provides a summary of submissions received on the effectiveness of the Supplier Information Notice requirements as set out in Schedules I and II of the Consumer Information Standards (Used Motor Vehicles) Regulations.

The submissions were received following the release of a discussion paper Review of the Consumer Information Standards (Used Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2003, in May 2006.

Seventeen submissions were received: A combined submission from three main motor sales organisations (Trade Associations); three from licensed motor vehicle dealers (traders); five from government agencies; two from consumer groups; and six from other organisations and individuals, as follows:

• Trade Associations (Joint Submission):
  • Motor Trade Association
  • Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers Assn
  • Motor Industry Association
• Licensed Motor Vehicle Dealers:
  • Trademe
  • Kiwi Auto Auctions Ltd
  • Turners Auction (Turners)
• Government Agencies:
  • Land Transport New Zealand (LTNZ)
  • Ministry of Transport (MOT)
  • Ministry for the Environment (MfE)
  • Commerce Commission
  • Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA)
• Consumer Groups:
  • Consumers' Institute
  • New Zealand Automobile Association (AA)
• Other Organisations and Individuals:
  • Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ)
  • On Tap Information (On Tap)
  • New Zealand Law Society
  • Allan Scott and Mark Kunnen (both associated with AA)
  • Financial Services Federation (Inc) (FSF) (representing 48 financial institutions)
  • Radio Broadcasters Association (representing non-competing interests of the Radio Network, Rhema Broadcasting and 9 independently owned stations)

Suggestions and comments made by submitters are summarised below under the headings as set out in the discussion paper.

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