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I recently purchased a Category D vehicle from a garage but found there was far more damage to the vehicle than I had been made aware of. I am seeking redress from the garage, how do I progress this?
I recently purchased, as advertised in the on-line Autotrader, a "damaged repaired category D" vehicle from a garage. I received an assurance that the only damage sustained was to the o/s/f wing and headlight assembly. However it transpires from a related steering problem that the o/s/f subframe also sustained damage by way of a buckle in a box section and associated stress points to the welded seams. I have had the vehicle repaired and am now seeking redress from the garage. How do I progress this?
If it can be proven that the garage knew or ought to have known of the additional damage rendered to the vehicle but gave assurances to the contrary, then it could be said that they have misrepresented the condition of the vehicle. Had you been aware of the facts, you may well have decided not to buy it. It could be argued that they are in breach of contract and you would be entitled to claim the reasonable cost of rectifying the faults. Your redress would lie in the County Court if you cannot negotiate recovery of your reasonable outlay.
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