Help please... can we pursue anyone for financial loss?
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Hi guys.
Little story, no names.
We bought an older car from a trade auction site on the strength of photos (looked good enough)and a two month old MOT, which had no advisories in the places we would have been concerned about.
You don't get a chance to visit the car or get more photos.
Car is then delivered from over half the country away.
When we look at it, it's obvious that the MOT has been falsified and the car is beyond dangerous.
Contacted the garage, who are a relatively large concern, and explained the situation. Talked to them, sent them photos and they said they couldn't believe it and wanted to come and look. When the date arrived, they didn't and made various excuses. We said if they didn't come and check we'd have to contact vosa (or whoever it is now) and they told us to go ahead, so we did.
Vosa came, crawled all over the car for a few hours and said they will send us a report on the car. We won't know what happens to the garage from vosa.
The MOT station we borrowed for the inspection said they would have condemned it from first glance underneath.
Now I know it's buyer beware, and we will take it on the chin if necessary, but is there anyone we can chase for a pound of flesh?
Many thanks in advance!
Little story, no names.
We bought an older car from a trade auction site on the strength of photos (looked good enough)and a two month old MOT, which had no advisories in the places we would have been concerned about.
You don't get a chance to visit the car or get more photos.
Car is then delivered from over half the country away.
When we look at it, it's obvious that the MOT has been falsified and the car is beyond dangerous.
Contacted the garage, who are a relatively large concern, and explained the situation. Talked to them, sent them photos and they said they couldn't believe it and wanted to come and look. When the date arrived, they didn't and made various excuses. We said if they didn't come and check we'd have to contact vosa (or whoever it is now) and they told us to go ahead, so we did.
Vosa came, crawled all over the car for a few hours and said they will send us a report on the car. We won't know what happens to the garage from vosa.
The MOT station we borrowed for the inspection said they would have condemned it from first glance underneath.
Now I know it's buyer beware, and we will take it on the chin if necessary, but is there anyone we can chase for a pound of flesh?
Many thanks in advance!
Not convinced there's any guarantees that we get the money back, and no idea who from at the moment. I'm guessing just because the garage has sold a hooky MOT doesn't mean they're liable for the price of the car if it's sold.
Pure curiosity on the garage front. Car is potentially deadly, so does someone get clobbered hard for passing it.
Pure curiosity on the garage front. Car is potentially deadly, so does someone get clobbered hard for passing it.
Thanks everyone, lots to think about.
Currently a bit boggled by it....I'm only a simple boy:-)
Auction house is reputable and large, but obviously can't and wouldn't check every car going in and out.
We've bought from them before many times and you're usually sure what you're getting from the photos and description. Chassis and vin numbers etc are available. It's certainly not a junkyard dog affair. Looking at the MOT history is always really helpful but this time it let us down badly.
It ain't the end of the world and we certainly weren't after ruining anyone over it, just seeking a bit of fair play I guess.
Currently a bit boggled by it....I'm only a simple boy:-)
Auction house is reputable and large, but obviously can't and wouldn't check every car going in and out.
We've bought from them before many times and you're usually sure what you're getting from the photos and description. Chassis and vin numbers etc are available. It's certainly not a junkyard dog affair. Looking at the MOT history is always really helpful but this time it let us down badly.
It ain't the end of the world and we certainly weren't after ruining anyone over it, just seeking a bit of fair play I guess.
Edited by ddpunter on Thursday 18th April 19:21
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