The owner of an online car parts business is facing court for allegedly taking payments and then failing to provide the goods.
Consumer Affairs Victoria has charged Daniel Wilde, 37, and his company, Torqueline Garage with multiple offences of failing to supply goods to consumers under the Australian Consumer Law.
Consumers reported they paid thousands of dollars for car parts that never arrived. This included race cylinder heads, carburettors and performance oil pumps.
Torqueline Garage’s social media advertising frequently reinforced the idea that Wilde ran a physical business with available stock. They promoted items as being ‘in stock’ and used terms such as ‘overstock clearance’.
Maximum penalties under the Australian Consumer Law for accepting payment and failing to provide goods to a consumer are up to $2.5 million for individuals and $50 million for companies.
The matter is scheduled for a committal mention at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 25 August 2025.