Guthy-Renker Australia Pty Limited has undertaken to the ACCC that it will for a period of 5 years after the undertaking coming into effect, whether by itself, its directors, servants or agents or otherwise howsoever, in trade or commerce, in connection with the supply or possible supply of Motor Up “No Oil Change” Engine Oil or in connection with the promotion by any means of the supply or use of Motor Up “No Oil Change” Engine Oil, refrain from making any representation including in any infomercial or other promotional material or orally to the effect that Motor Up “No Oil Change” Engine Oil:
prevents corrosion in engines;
reduces engine wear and tear by up to 50%; or
protects against engine wear even without motor oil
where Motor Up “No Oil Change” Engine Oil does not have any of these performance characteristics or benefits.
Guthy-Renker will write to 130 persons who purchased Motor Up “No Oil Change” Engine Oil as a result of the infomercial offering to refund the full purchase price of the product.
