If you’re thinking about starting a car dealership in Victoria, one of the first questions that comes up is: “Do I actually need to have worked in the automotive industry before I can get licensed?” It’s a fair question, and the short answer might surprise you. The LMCT licence — short for Licensed Motor Car …
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Running a car dealership from the comfort of your own home sounds appealing — low overhead costs, no long commute, and the freedom to manage your business on your own terms. But in Victoria, Australia, the reality is a little more complex. Before you set up shop in your driveway, there are legal, zoning, and …
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Getting your LMCT (Licensed Motor Car Trader) licence approved is a big milestone — and rightfully so. The process is detailed, paperwork-heavy, and requires real commitment. But once that approval comes through, many new dealers find themselves asking: what do I actually do now? Whether you’re setting up a car dealership in Victoria or expanding …
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Getting your Licensed Motor Car Trader (LMCT) licence in Victoria is a big milestone — but before the licence lands in your hands, there’s one step that catches many applicants off guard: the interview or test conducted by the Business Licensing Authority (BLA). If you’ve already started your LMCT licence application or are about to, …
The way people buy and sell cars is changing fast. From Facebook Marketplace listings to fully digital showrooms, more and more entrepreneurs are asking whether they can legally operate a car dealership entirely online — without a traditional lot or physical showroom. If you’re in Victoria, Australia, the short answer involves understanding your LMCT licence …
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If you’ve been researching how to get your Licenced Motor Car Trader (LMCT) licence in Victoria, you may be wondering whether a less-than-perfect credit history could hold you back. It’s a fair concern — and one that more applicants have than you might think. The short answer is: bad credit does not automatically disqualify you …
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Applying for a dealer licence in Victoria is a significant step — but many applicants are caught off guard when the Business Licensing Authority (BLA) flags issues during the background check process. Understanding what can disqualify you before you apply could save you time, money, and a two-year lockout from trading. Whether you’re setting up …
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You’ve done the research, paid the application fee, and started filling out the forms — then everything comes to a grinding halt because a document arrived too late. It’s one of the most frustrating (and entirely avoidable) reasons LMCT applications get cancelled in Victoria. Here’s what you need to know before it happens to you. …
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Submitting your LMCT application is only half the battle. What happens during the review stage — and how well-prepared you are for it — can be the difference between a swift approval and a drawn-out delay that costs you months of trading. Many aspiring motor car traders in Victoria focus heavily on gathering documents and …
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