US EditionConsumer watchdog takes LDV to court over 'rust and corrosion' concerns
- Australia's consumer watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission , has filed a lawsuit against LDV Automotive Australia for misleading advertising about vehicle durability and rust issues.
- The ACCC claims LDV's T60 and G10 models are prone to rust or corrosion within five years, despite marketing them as 'durable and tough'.
- The ACCC reported over 5000 complaints from customers regarding rust and corrosion in LDV vehicles between 2018 and 2024, emphasizing the misleading advertisements.
- LDV's general manager, Dinesh Chinnappa, expressed disappointment over the legal action after 18 months of attempts to resolve the issues with the ACCC.
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ACCC alleges ute brand's claims of 'durable and tough' cars was misleading
Australia's consumer watchdog has launched legal action against a major Chinese car manufacturer, accusing the brand of misleading advertising about the durability of its vehicles.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleges LDV Automotive Australia, a brand that makes utes and vans, claimed that several of their models were "durable and tough" and that they were suitable for use in off-road terrain and harsh conditions.Inst…
ACCC accuses LDV of misleading consumers about cars' durability
Save (0) Please login to bookmarkClose Username or Email Address Password Remember Me The ACCC has taken car importer LDV to court for allegedly representing to consumers that certain car models were durable and suitable for off-road conditions, when in reality they were prone to rusting within five years of purchase. Subscribe to Lawyerly to access this article.Already a subscriber? Username or Email Address Pas…
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