PETITION: Hold LDV Australia Accountable for Rust, Structural Failures & Warranty Misconduct

LDV owners across Australia are experiencing serious and repeated defects — and we are being ignored. It’s time for LDV Australia and SAIC Motor to take responsibility.

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❗ Why This Petition Matters

Across the country, LDV owners are reporting:

Rust forming within 6–24 months

Doors bending or frames warping from normal use

Floors degrading or collapsing far too early

Multiple repeat repairs that fail again

Warranty claims being dismissed as “wear and tear”

Extended downtime with no compensation

Vehicles becoming unsafe for work

Many of us rely on these vehicles for our livelihoods.
Instead of receiving proper warranty support, we’re met with delays, blame-shifting, and temporary fixes that don’t last.

These are not isolated incidents — this is a pattern, and it points to manufacturing defects that LDV has failed to address.

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📢 We Demand LDV Australia Take Immediate Action

We call on LDV Australia and SAIC Motor to:

1. Acknowledge the widespread rust and structural issues affecting LDV vehicles.

2. Launch a national recall and proper inspection program for all affected models.

3. Extend corrosion and structural warranty coverage to 10 years.

4. Provide permanent repairs — not patch jobs that fail soon after.

5. Offer compensation for loss of income and downtime when vehicles are off the road.

6. Improve transparency, communication, and accountability toward Australian consumers.

 

These are fair and reasonable expectations for any manufacturer operating in Australia.

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📸 Real Owners, Real Problems

Thousands of LDV owners have shared photos of:

Rusted doors

Corroded seams

Bent frames

Flooring deterioration

Panels that warp or misalign

Repairs that don’t hold

Dealers refusing warranty under “wear and tear”

These issues appear in vehicles that are only months out of the factory.

This is unacceptable.

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⚖️ The ACCC Must Investigate

We will be submitting this petition — along with owner evidence — to:

ACCC

State consumer protection bodies

Major media outlets (A Current Affair, 7 News Spotlight, ABC)

The goal is clear:
Force LDV to address this systemic problem and protect Australian consumers.

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✊ Stand With LDV Owners Across Australia

By signing this petition, you are helping:

Protect current and future LDV buyers

Hold LDV accountable for defects and poor warranty conduct

Push for real repairs, compensation, and transparency

Strengthen the case for a national recall

Support tradespeople, families, and workers who rely on these vehicles

No owner should be left without a vehicle, out of pocket, or dealing with unsafe conditions because of manufacturing faults.

LDV must do better.

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🖊️ Sign and Share

Please sign this petition and share it in:

Facebook groups

Automotive communities

Owner forums

Trade groups

Among friends, family, workmates, and local businesses

The more signatures, the more power we have together.

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