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If the dealer promised a delivery date (or a “reasonable time”) and missed it, Australian Consumer Law generally lets you cancel and get your deposit back—no confetti cannons, just your money. Compensation is possible for losses that are reasonably foreseeable and proven, like extra hire-car or rideshare costs; mere annoyance won’t cut it. Put the seller on notice in writing, set a firm final deadline, and ask for options: refund, a loan car, or a price adjustment. If they faff about, escalate to the dealer principal, then the manufacturer, and then your state fair trading body or civil tribunal (think NCAT/VCAT/QCAT). Keep receipts, emails, and any revised ETAs like they’re rare stamps. This is general guidance for Australia—if your contract has special terms, read them before swinging the legal hammer.