CONCERNS over the lack of protection for those who purchase their cars through bank loans or hire purchase was raised at yesterday’s session of the 10th State Legislative Council meeting.
Therefore an amendment in the Hire Purchase Order 2006 was suggested.
Legislative Council member representing the Brunei-Muara District Yang Berhormat Hj Tahamit Hj Nudin, brought up an ongoing hire purchase issue faced by consumers yesterday, specifically on the justification of the price set by banks for repossessed vehicles.
“Repossessed cars are often sold to used car resellers at a much lower price, which are then resold for higher,” the LegCo membersaid.
“In this regard, the hirers are not protected under the Hire Purchase Order 2006, which is more favourable to the owners (banks),” he added.
He cited section 17 (4) of the order which states: “When the owner has sold goods of which he has taken possession, the onus of proving that the price obtained by him for the goods was the best price that could be reasonably obtained by him at the time when he took possession of the goods shall lie upon the owner.”
YB Hj Tahamit urged the relevant authorities to revise the Hire Purchase Order 2006 Section 17 (4). He stressed an amendment could be made that would set the most appropriate price for the banks at not less than 80 to 85 per cent of the vehicle’s current market value.
“This will protect the hirers from becoming victims, particularly consumers who do not have financial resources to obtain lawyer services,” he said.
He also urged the authorities to carry out investigation to identify any misappropriation or a collusion between a bank employee and the used car reseller
CONCERNS over the lack of protection for those who purchase their cars through bank loans or hire purchase was raised at yesterday’s session of the 10th State Legislative Council meeting.Therefore an amendment in the Hire Purchase Order 2006 was suggested.Legislative Council member representing the Brunei-Muara District Yang Berhormat Hj Tahamit Hj Nudin, brought up an ongoing hire purchase issue faced by consumers yesterday, specifically on the justification of the price set by banks for repossessed vehicles.“Repossessed cars are often sold to used car resellers at a much lower price, which are then resold for higher,” the LegCo membersaid.“In this regard, the hirers are not protected under the Hire Purchase Order 2006, which is more favourable to the owners (banks),” he added.He cited section 17 (4) of the order which states: “When the owner has sold goods of which he has taken possession, the onus of proving that the price obtained by him for the goods was the best price that could be reasonably obtained by him at the time when he took possession of the goods shall lie upon the owner.”YB Hj Tahamit urged the relevant authorities to revise the Hire Purchase Order 2006 Section 17 (4). He stressed an amendment could be made that would set the most appropriate price for the banks at not less than 80 to 85 per cent of the vehicle’s current market value.“This will protect the hirers from becoming victims, particularly consumers who do not have financial resources to obtain lawyer services,” he said.He also urged the authorities to carry out investigation to identify any misappropriation or a collusion between a bank employee and the used car reseller
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