Lambert bought a second-hand car from his local dealership. Before agreeing to buy the car, the salesperson told Lambert that the car costs only $200, because it was nearly 23 years old and very unreliable. On his way home from the dealership, the car broke down.

Required:

a)Refer to relevant law and discuss whether Lambert is a consumer for the purposes of the ACL. What else would he need to prove to ensure he qualifies to use the ACL?

b)Lambert believes the dealership breached ACL s 54. Do you agree? Refer to law and give reasons.