Rules about holding a motor licence or registration
Have the right licence
If a motor dealer employs you, you can be a:
- licensed motor dealer
- licensed chattel auctioneer (to carry out auction work)
- registered motor salesperson.
You probably need a full licence if you work:
- on a contract basis
- as the employee of an independent contractor.
If you are going to work on a contract basis, you should seek independent legal advice about your licensing requirements.
Identify yourself
Whenever you operate
You must be able to show any client a copy of:
- your licence
- your corporate licence
- any employee’s licence or registration.
To do this, you must:
- keep a copy on all relevant premises for that licensee
- show it to the client if they ask to see it.
At an auction
If you sell vehicles as a chattel auctioneer, you must display your name at the site of an auction.
It must:
- use clear and legible text
- be in a conspicuous position in the premises.
A conspicuous position might be:
- by the entrance to the premises
- at an obvious location in the lot (visible during the auction).
Some limited exemptions apply—for instance, if:
- you are moving around a large, open outdoor area
- inclement weather would make it impossible to use the sign.
For example, this might be:
- an auction of multiple vehicles in a large, open lot
- an outdoor auction in very strong wind.
In these cases, you must announce your name at the start of an auction.
In a private sale
If you sell your own vehicle, you must:
- tell the prospective buyer that you are a licensed motor dealer
- follow the rules for used vehicle sales as you need to in your business.
This includes giving the:
- cooling-off period
- statutory warranty (if required)
- required forms.