Tourists owed thousands after 4WD hire firm sold as court action looms

On the day he was to pick up the vehicle, he received another email from the company's new owners, telling him he had not paid the $1,500 security bond into the correct account and he would have to pay again into the correct account.

Mr Parton said the new management team told him it was an error that he was given the previous owner's account, but that the transfer would likely bounce.He did have a second bond paid back by the new owners of Australian 4WD Hire.: the ACCC files in the Federal Court, alleging Australian 4WD Hire's contracts contain unfair terms, misleading representation on insurance and"unconscionable conduct" over retaining bond money.

The timing of the sale has raised questions for Clayfield MP Tim Nicholls, who first highlighted the issue in Queensland Parliament 18 months ago.

'Gold Coast rental company'. I think that was your red flag right there.

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