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Private vs Dealer: Which Offers More Protection?

Establish the actual seller type before assuming which protections apply.

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A platform does not establish whether a seller is private or a business. Queensland explains ordinary private purchases do not have the dealer cooling-off period, statutory warranty or consumer guarantees. Dealer protections can have conditions and exclusions; check applicable rules rather than assuming every car has the same warranty. Inspection, seller authority and history remain separate checks.

Follow the QLD buying sequence and check your circumstances against official guidance.

Official source

Queensland: private-sale protection differences