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Stellantis Sues NC Dealer To Escape Compulsory Buy-Back Of Fleet Vehicles Worth $180 Million

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Automakers are required to repurchase a dealer’s new-vehicle inventory under NC state law when the two sides part ways, and in June, Dealer principal Randall Marion of Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Wilkesboro wrote to inform Stellantis that it was terminating the pair’s sales and service contract.

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Does the luxury car tax apply to utes?

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No, every ute available in Australia – including dual-cab utes – is exempt from paying LCT due to a loophole in how a vehicle’s “principal purpose” is determined. You can read the full list of approved modifications that can exempt your car from LCT here. Does LCT apply to utes? appeared first on Drive.

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How to prepare your car for trade-in

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“We walk around the car with the customer and point out any imperfections, whether it’s a bald tyre or dented bodywork,” Werribee Mitsubishi dealer principal, Brad Hopkins told CarExpert. Regardless, dealers have a sharp eye when it comes to picking out flaws. But is it realistic? Could you even aim a little higher?

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Every tax break currently available to ute owners

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Vehicle modifications or accessories Where ute tax breaks can get murky is figuring out what vehicle modifications/accessories qualify as a business expense for ute owners. Under ATO guidelines, “if the principal purpose of the vehicle is to carry goods, then it is exempt from the luxury car tax”.

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‘Too fast, too festive’: How TikTok’s latest Christmas car trend can land you a $3200 fine

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The most apparent danger of decorating your vehicles with [Christmas] lights is the risk of dazzling other road users,” Avinash Singh, the Principal lawyer at Sydney-based Criminal Lawyer firm Astor Legal, said in a media statement. #christmaslights ♬ original sound – ???????? There are no decorative lights that are legal.

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What’s the story with dealer-fit new car accessories?

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Werribee Mitsubishi dealer principal Brad Hopkins says buyers of certain vehicle types do tend to opt for the same accessories. It’s almost a no-brainer if you can source heavily discounted aesthetic modifications, but it can be a different story when it comes to parts that have a greater bearing on the drivability of the car.

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Does servicing outside your dealership void your warranty?

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Damage as a result of an accident, misuse of the car, or certain modifications are also not covered. Warranties typically apply to cars in relation to safety, reliability, and roadworthiness, but exclude routine services and maintenance, cosmetic damage, or normal wear on items like tyres and brake pads.