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We have just negotiated the purchase of a 2011 demo car from a reputable dealer. At no point were we informed that the on-road costs were part of the purchase price, yet when we look at the purchase agreement we find to our surprise, we are incurring $580 on-road costs as part of the purchase price. Could you please advise if this is legally accurate or otherwise.
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You say this is an ex demonstrator model, does this mean the vehicle is road-registered (fitted with number plates)?
If it is, then you should not be paying any on-road costs apart from a possible full tank of fuel.
If the vehicle is still unregistered, then Dealers can add this and other costs onto the buyer as on-road-costs. The fact it is mentioned in the purchase agreement would indicate they have done nothing illegal.
By the sounds of things however, the salesperson could have been a little more up-front about what the total costs included.
Hard to comment further without a little more information.
If you want to provide me with more specific information then email aatechnicalservices@aa.co.nz.
Any information provided will not be published on the AA website and we can corrospond further one-on-one.