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Making a Claim

Introduction to the types of claims you can take to the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal, what you can claim for, and how to make a claim.

Find out about the types of claim you can take to the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal, how much you can claim for, and how to make a claim.

Types of claim

Claims heard by the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal come under the three Acts relating to the Tribunal. Find out more

Who you can make a claim against

If you bought a vehicle from a registered motor vehicle trader you can take a claim to the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal. Find out more

What you can claim for

You can take a claim of up to $100,000 to the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal, or more if both parties consent in writing. Find out more

How to make a claim

The first step in the claims process is to fill out our application form. Find out more

What happens after your claim is filed

It usually takes one to two months after we receive your claim for a hearing to take place. Find out more

Related links

  • Back on the Right Road – consumer guide (PDF, 1156 KB) This brochure is yet to be updated to reflect the increase in Jurisdictional amount ($50,000 to $100,000) and increase in filing fee amount ($50.00 to $51.11).
  • The hearing process
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