Being involved in a situation where your car spontaneously catches fire is a frightening experience. Vehicle fires are fierce, causing…
Faulty car litigation can be a very expensive, lengthy and stressful process. Because of this, strategy, experience and specialist knowledge…
Because the legal rules are different when something goes wrong with a vehicle bought for and by your business, disputes…
People say they can fix the problem with a DPF- a diesel particulate filter- not regenerating properly and becoming blocked,…
It has been said that 80% of claims and disputes are resolved on the evidence. But determining what is evidence…
If you return your motorhome to the supplying dealer because of restricted performance and an engine management light coming on…
A motor dealer which promotes itself as being a specialist in converting and selling VW Campervans and Transporter vans can’t…
Car cloning is a fraud and is the process of disguising the identity of a stolen vehicle by using the…
Establishing who bears the burden of proving the various aspects of a legal case is often more challenging than it…
The reliance on vehicle inspection reports by Automotive Consulting Engineers, commonly known as ACE, and reports by car finance companies…
Car finance companies and car dealers commonly rely on expert evidence from vehicle inspection firms to determine whether to uphold…
Under s23 Consumer Rights Act, the trader must complete the repair free of charge, within a reasonable time and without…
Vehicle modification and remapping are widespread and often not declared by the seller, leaving the buyer none the wiser until…
Because of potentially punitive repair and maintenance costs, provenance is central to the desirability and market value of high-performance and…
It is a widespread belief that the offer or supply of a courtesy mitigates the requirement (a) to complete vehicle…
Distance selling regulations were brought in to increase retail opportunities beyond the geographic limitations of the trading premises, but also…
Concerns about second hand Hybrid and electric vehicle battery range because of high voltage battery degradation presents a significant concern…
Have you been told you can’t claim from the selling dealer the cost of unauthorised car repairs by a main…
Evidence is pivotal to all legal claims and disputes, but what constitutes evidence, what has to be proven and by…
When it comes to cars and car engines, low mileage doesn’t always mean low risk and long life, and just…
The interaction between statutory and legal rights, used car warranties and manufacturer guarantees is often a bone of contention between…
A stretched Discovery timing chain can lead to a noisy engine, misfire, restricted performance and potentially engine failure. Ingenium 2.0L…
The Discovery 5 and Discovery sport are prone to early service warnings and the need for the increased frequency of…
Introduction This is a case involving a faulty Jaguar I-Pace, an EV, bought by Mr T, from Marshall Jaguar Oxford…
Mr A bought an approved used BMW on finance with Blackhorse for around £15,000. Mr A had the car serviced…
Mr A bought a brand new Range Rover Velar from a dealership on finance. After a couple of weeks, the…
Ms H bought an approved used ex-demonstrator BMW X6 M50d from a BMW dealership by way of a regulated consumer…
Ms E bought a 2008 Audi A3 from a dealer MK for £6000. The Audi is fitted with a DSG…
Mr U saw a Mercedes-Benz Benz GLS 350d AMG LINE for being offered for sale on Autotrader and went to…
Ms P is a successful, prize-winning international showjumper who rides her own highly prized and valuable thoroughbred horses as well…
Mr & Mrs W bought brand new Land Rover Evoque in 2017 by way of a Hire Purchase Agreement with…
Mr & Mrs W bought a brand new Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4motion 2.0 Tdi 190ps DSG from a VW Main…
Ms H bought a Nissan Qashqai from Witham Vehicle Solutions Ltd for £12000 at the end of 2018 by way…
Mr A acquired a brand new BMW 640i M Sport Convertible in July 2018 for nearly £70,000 by way of…
Mr M bought a 2011 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L from a car dealer by way of a 60-month conditional sale…
Mr M bought a Porsche Boxster from Wren Prestige Ltd for around £12000, part-exchanging his BMW. The Porsche was advertised…
Dr C acquired a used BMW X5 eDrive MSport plug-in electric hybrid car from a specialist BMW dealership for £31,750…
Ms S bought a Lamborghini from a dealer for over £100,000 by way of a hire purchase agreement. Soon after…
Ms A bought a used car for £11,940 from a trader by way of a regulated hire purchase agreement with…
Mr S bought a used BMW M5 from a dealer for around £28,000, which he financed through Blue Motor Finance.…