Consumer law failing drivers as EVs and high-tech cars flood market, dealers say
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As electric vehicles and high-tech cars flood Australia's market, dealers warn that consumer protection law is falling behind. Per ABC News, there's a legal grey area around warranty repairs that's currently leaving dealers on the hook—and, in turn, creating delays for drivers seeking repairs or refunds. Dealers are calling for consumer law to be updated to clarify who should bear that responsibility.
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-17/dealers-warn-of-el...
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