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Tourists paid $17k for Toyota Hiace but it was undriveable within three weeks

16.05.2026 16:51 1 min 1 source
RNZ ENG
Tourists paid $17k for Toyota Hiace but it was undriveable within three weeks
Original source: RNZ

A US couple bought a 29-year-old Toyota Hiace with 238,527 km from Discount Campers in Auckland for $17,000. Within two weeks, electrical issues emerged, followed by clutch failure and engine overheating due to a corroded radiator and cooling system. The Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal partially upheld their claim, ordering the seller to pay $3,495 for engine replacement.

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Tourists paid $17k for Toyota Hiace but it was undriveable within three weeks

16.05.2026 RNZ ENG Original source

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