Clarity in Pricing legislation - refers to recently introduced legislation which has made changes to the way pricing is displayed to consumers. The legislation aims to enable consumers to compare similar products and make informed purchasing decisions. As a result of this legislation, we have made some changes to our site which we believe will assist consumers in comparing products.
Drive Away Price or DAP - this price includes government costs borne by the consumer, such as stamp duty. On occasion, the provision by a dealer of both an Excludes Government Charges and "Drive Away Price" or "DAP" price may result in the "Drive Away Price" or "DAP" of a vehicle being displayed which is over and above the price range you have entered. The reason for this is to enable a consumer to conduct an "apples with apples" comparison with any other Exc Govt. Charges vehicles or accessories on the website which meet the search criteria they have entered (eg: private seller vehicles).
Excl. Govt. Charges or EGC - stands for "Excludes Government Charges". The price includes the price of the vehicle or accessory, GST, dealer delivery (for Brand New Vehicles in Stock) and vehicle or accessory options and accessories. It may also include any known incentives offered by the dealer. EGC excludes stamp duty and other government charges. Some dealers have chosen to provide this pricing to enable you to more accurately compare this dealer's pricing to a private seller's pricing, and/or because they do not remit those government charges on your behalf. You should be aware that you will be required to remit those charges to the government direct. On occasion, the provision by a dealer of both an Excludes Government Charges and "Drive Away Price" or "DAP" price may result in the "Drive Away Price" or "DAP" of a vehicle being displayed which is over and above the price range you have entered. The reason for this is to enable a consumer to conduct an "apples with apples" comparison with any other Exc Govt. Charges vehicles or accessories on the website which meet the search criteria they have entered (eg: private seller vehicles).
Private seller - a private seller is a person who sells a vehicle or accessory on the Carsales network who is not a Licensed Dealer. A private seller is not required to stipulate government charges such as stamp duty, registration and transfer fees in their selling price.
Dealer Used/Demo - stands for a dealer's used or demonstration vehicles. These dealers may advertise as "Excludes Government Charges" or ""Drive Away Price" or "DAP"" (refer Excl. Govt. Charges and "Drive Away Price" or "DAP" explanations above).
Get Price - Under Competition and Consumer Clarity in Pricing legislation, a dealer must provide you with a single figure price for an item when they make a price representation. In this situation, a single figure price cannot be provided to you at this point in time - For example, in the case of a manufacturer, the manufacturer price may not include all costs and charges which you must pay. Alternatively, a dealer may not be able to give you a single figure price until they have further details from you. Eg: further details on the exact item specifications you are interested in purchasing, and/or the State in which you live.
Price Guide - refers to the price provided to us by a manufacturer for a vehicle or accessory and excludes costs, such as options, dealer delivery, stamp duty, and other government charges, that may apply. Always check the single figure price with the seller of a vehicle or accessory before purchasing.
Generic vehicle or accessory or Generic New Vehicles - refers to the general description of a vehicle or accessory that is available in Australia.