Please think twice before purchasing a vehicle from this dealer!!!!
My husband recently purchased a vehicle from this individual, which has resulted in a significant financial loss due to serious mechanical issues that were not disclosed at the time of sale. In fact, problems occurred on the day of purchase.
We contacted the seller immediately to express our concerns. Although, he initially appeared responsive and collected the vehicle for diagnostic testing, the same issue reappeared within 20 minutes of its return. Following this, he became entirely unresponsive and ignored all further attempts at communication. We’ve now had no choice but to repair the car as the warranty doesn’t even cover the fault.
This individual engaged in the sale of our vehicle which wasn’t fully functional or roadworthy. Many of the defects are not disclosed in the advertisements, and the lack of transparency is both unethical and potentially unlawful.
Additionally, his business is not accredited with The Motor Ombudsman, which significantly limits the ability to pursue legal action, and only gets you to go through the small claims court. Which, depending on the cost of what you pay, can incur large fees. Sending formal letters for requests in refunds which we were within our right to pursue, led to no response from him at all.
If you are still considering purchasing a vehicle from this seller, I strongly advise taking the following precautions:
• Request complete and accurate documentation for the vehicle.
• Obtain a written declaration of any known faults or issues.
• If a warranty is offered, ensure that it explicitly covers the problems discussed.
• Arrange for an independent mechanical inspection prior to finalising the purchase.
This experience has been distressing and financially damaging. I sincerely hope that the appropriate authorities take note of this matter and our experience, to prevent others from being affected by such conduct.
27 May 2025
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