Car hire rights: Protect yourself when renting a car
Renting a car in Australia should be straightforward. You pay for the vehicle, drive it, return with a full tank, and head home. But unless you know your car hire rights you could be hit with an extra bill shortly after.
Car rental damage claims: How AI is rewriting the rules
Thousands of Australian drivers are hit with car rental damage claims every year, in many cases for damage they did not cause or know nothing about. But the law and rising use of emerging technology are helping consumers challenge these claims.
Driving the Silverado engine defects class action
The Silverado engine defects class action is not just about seeking compensation for owners of affected vehicles. It is about ensuring safer vehicles, greater accountability and better protection for Australian consumers.
Silverado recalls: Why repairs aren’t enough
A recall acts like a safety net. When a manufacturer identifies or is made aware of a problem with their product, they issue a recall and promise to fix your car. In theory, simple. But for Australians affected by the recall of 2021-2024 Silverado 1500 vehicles equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 petrol engine, the reality has been far messier.
Silverado engine defects class action: What owners need to know
Australians swayed by the promise of a dependable ute built to handle tough conditions could now be part of a Silverado engine defects class action after General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) has recalled more than 9400 affected Silverado vehicles in Australia due to engine defects – many of which have already experienced a variety of issues, including sudden, catastrophic engine failures.
Hyundai class action: The push for compensation
Is Hyundai refusing to take responsibility for the paint peeling off your car? Join the frustrated owners registering for our Hyundai class action investigation.
Hyundai paint peeling: Join our class action investigation
With paint coming off his Hyundai i20 in great strips, Max* went to his local dealer to get it repaired, only to be told it was not their problem to fix.
Toyota paint peeling: What you need to know
If you are still wondering whether to join the Toyota paint peeling class action, consider how the car manufacturer has responded to complaints overseas.
Toyota paint peeling class action: What to do now
Are you a Toyota owner frustrated by the manufacturer’s failure to fix paint flaking off your vehicle? You may be eligible to join the Toyota paint peeling class action.
Uneven split: Class action settlement distribution
After a long journey through the courts, the legal proceedings you joined have been successful, and it is finally time for the class action settlement distribution.
Once you know the total amount of the class action settlement, your first question is likely to be: “How much do I get?” Quickly followed by: “When will I get it?”