Several unlicenced, backyard car dealers have recently been fined for offences including using false names and winding-back odometers.

On Perth Tonight Chris asked Acting Commissioner for Consumer Protection, David Hillyard how we, as consumers can avoid being ripped off.

Motor vehicle buyers who believe they have been misled can lodge a complaint on the Consumer Protection website www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au. Enquiries can be made by emailing consumer@dmirs.wa.gov.au or by calling 1300 30 40 54.

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