Small Claims Court (Money Claim). Who to name?
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Hi my MX5 has developed a well known fault and I’ll need get it repaired. I don’t imagine that Mazda will be helpful so I’m going to get the repair done (after of course getting their input). I’ve little to lose in making a claim and as this is a well known and well documented issue, the possibility of success. My question is simply who do I name in the court application? I assume Mazda UK? Last time I used money claim it was to pursue a Land Rover dealer who damaged my car so easy to work out who to name.
So you're going to get it repaired and then think about taking action? Hmmm...
If you're looking at a common fault (oil burning/bottom end failure?), you may do well to google other actions which have been taken on this issue.
If you're looking at a common fault (oil burning/bottom end failure?), you may do well to google other actions which have been taken on this issue.
shinyfings said:
I’ve little to lose in making a claim and as this is a well known and well documented issue, the possibility of success.
I don't understand this sentence. Is there something missing?littleredrooster said:
So you're going to get it repaired and then think about taking action? Hmmm...
If you're looking at a common fault (oil burning/bottom end failure?), you may do well to google other actions which have been taken on this issue.
As is sadly often the case, a simple request for advice is made and yet we get a commentary that wasn’t asked for. You might want to read up on how the small claims court works. It’s not make up a figure and try and get it. The idea is you claim for what has been lost/ costs incurred.If you're looking at a common fault (oil burning/bottom end failure?), you may do well to google other actions which have been taken on this issue.
shinyfings said:
I’ve little to lose in making a claim and as this is a well known and well documented issue, the possibility of success.
I don't understand this sentence. Is there something missing?.
Shinyfings said:
As is sadly often the case, a simple request for advice is made and yet we get a commentary that wasn’t asked for. You might want to read up on how the small claims court works.
Well you clearly know more than us, so crack on. And I'll sue Aston Martin for a few £K; thanks for the idea 
Shinyfings said:
As is sadly often the case, a simple request for advice is made and yet we get a commentary that wasn’t asked for. You might want to read up on how the small claims court works. It’s not make up a figure and try and get it. The idea is you claim for what has been lost/ costs incurred.
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Who sold the vehicle to you?.
Shinyfings said:
littleredrooster said:
So you're going to get it repaired and then think about taking action? Hmmm...
If you're looking at a common fault (oil burning/bottom end failure?), you may do well to google other actions which have been taken on this issue.
As is sadly often the case, a simple request for advice is made and yet we get a commentary that wasn’t asked for. You might want to read up on how the small claims court works. It’s not make up a figure and try and get it. The idea is you claim for what has been lost/ costs incurred.If you're looking at a common fault (oil burning/bottom end failure?), you may do well to google other actions which have been taken on this issue.
shinyfings said:
I’ve little to lose in making a claim and as this is a well known and well documented issue, the possibility of success.
I don't understand this sentence. Is there something missing?.
We are being drip-fed bits of a (potentially) complex case and we don't get details which may be pertinent to the case.
I know fine well how well the small claims court works, but unless you give some details of (in your words) "what has been lost/costs incurred", we are all just guessing.
Just FYI, I'm on my third MX-5, so know about the failings of the things.
In the words of the famous 'Dragon', ...."aaam oot..."
spikeyhead said:
Boosted LS1 said:
The person who sold the car to the OP should be given the chance to carry out an inspection and rectify if at fault. Ammm oot to ;-)
If only we knew how long it had been between buying the car and the fault developingOP if you actually want help then you will need to describe more of the situation and history, ideally as simple bullet points
You will get much more constructive replies.
- I bought the car, a 2017 MX5 on 1/1/20 from a Mazda dealer
- On x date it developed y fault
- Dealer tried to fix 3 times but problem persists
- Dealer now refuses to fix
- I have found a specialist indie who can fix for £xxx
- How do I claim the loss from the dealer and/or Mazda
You will get much more constructive replies.
vaud said:
OP if you actually want help then you will need to describe more of the situation and history, ideally as simple bullet points
You will get much more constructive replies.
Pah, You and your sensible advise! Where's the - I bought the car, a 2017 MX5 on 1/1/20 from a Mazda dealer
- On x date it developed y fault
- Dealer tried to fix 3 times but problem persists
- Dealer now refuses to fix
- I have found a specialist indie who can fix for £xxx
- How do I claim the loss from the dealer and/or Mazda
You will get much more constructive replies.
Shinyfings said:
littleredrooster said:
So you're going to get it repaired and then think about taking action? Hmmm...
If you're looking at a common fault (oil burning/bottom end failure?), you may do well to google other actions which have been taken on this issue.
As is sadly often the case, a simple request for advice is made and yet we get a commentary that wasn’t asked for. You might want to read up on how the small claims court works. It’s not make up a figure and try and get it. The idea is you claim for what has been lost/ costs incurred.If you're looking at a common fault (oil burning/bottom end failure?), you may do well to google other actions which have been taken on this issue.
shinyfings said:
I’ve little to lose in making a claim and as this is a well known and well documented issue, the possibility of success.
I don't understand this sentence. Is there something missing?.
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