Dealers aren’t permitted to sell vehicles that might be unroadworthy or fail an over the pits test – Consumer Protection Compliance Officers can put green stickers on them at the car yard. A green sticker is not green for go! It means the vehicle is unfit for sale and the dealer must remedy defects before selling it. A yellow sticker also means the vehicle is unroadworthy and defects must be fixed and the vehicle inspected to get the defect notice cleared. If you get a yellow sticker or have a major issue shortly after buying a car, it’s worth talking to Consumer Protection for some advice around taking it back to the dealer. These protections don’t apply to private purchases or sales through Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace etc. So wherever you buy your vehicle, it’s worth having it checked by a mechanic beforehand to make sure it’s roadworthy. And if you do have a bad experience, report it to Consumer Protection to help keep the dealers honest by doing the things they’re legally required to do. Listen to our podcast with Tom Chapman from Consumer Protection WA for more information to help you get a car that’s fit for the purpose of driving it on the road!