For this topic, it’s a different but related question. I’ve purchased demonstrators 3 times over the previous 30 years. In this time ACL has evolved and State Fair Trade legislation or covering Motor Dealers has changed. I’ve purchased vehicles in two states with very different T&C’s.
Cars Guide does not advise against a purchase. It advises caution concerning the start date for warranties.
In respect of two of our demo purchases they received a basic service before delivery. One had several hundred kms on the clock, the other nearer to 1000km. Both were under 12 months old by build date.
On extending service intervals with low mileage use.
All lubricants and fluids have a finite life, even in storage. How long after manufacture or first use they should be replaced depends. There are differences between brands, grades and batches of product. The conditions for storage of the product or once in use in the vehicle are all factors.
The dealer and importer/manufacturer may have acted appropriately in @omy005aw instance. It asks a question. Is it the same circumstance as a vehicle that is several years old and has had less than the needs for a full scheduled service on distance but not time due to a Covid?
It depends. Please excuse the lawyers stock answer. If your vehicle is under warranty or subject to a future warranty claim, a legal opinion may become very relevant if something breaks.
There is some well considered and more directed comment in the prior posts.
