The Palaszczuk government has been warned against their plan to make life easier for drivers stuck with cars that have manufacturing issues by taking action against car sellers, as it could stretch the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal to breaking point.
The bold government proposal would raise the limit for motor vehicle defect claims in QCAT from $25,000 to $100,000 as part of its crackdown on ‘lemon’ vehicles.
These changes would make it easier for drivers stuck with dodgy cars, and allow them to avoid a costly court process, and reinstate statutory warranties for vehicles over 10 years old.