Small Claims Court

[2222]

If your mother bought from the limited company, then it's the limited company that you'd be suing.

The exception to that is if a prosecution for selling a dangerous vehicle is brought. Then it's the director of the company who would be in court. Personally, I'd probably just ignore correspondence from the man, unless he really does (insanely!) issue proceedings, and I'd stop writing to him. I'd just try to salvage the most I could from the vehicle.

When you spoke to Trading Standards, did you make them aware that the vehicle is dangerous - not just unfit for purpose, but dangerous? Have you berated TS for not taking action over a dangerous car sold to a vulnerable person? How about roping your poor MP in?

[ostell]

So the car was in his name, suggesting he was the owner. So who was the cheque made out to, him or the company?

[Tinkerbell.001]

Hi the check was made out to him not the company so what does that mean? Thank you

[ostell]

So he selling it to you in his own name and telling you he is a dealer. As far as you were aware you were dealing with a dealer.

[Tinkerbell.001]

Well yes ..so do we take him to the small claims court rather then his company?

[des8]

could you name and shame this shyster please?

If he is using a connection with a football club, and it is well known in the locality it might be possible to put pressure on him that way.

As suggested find out how much repairs will cost.
If they are not too heavy, suing for the cost of repair might be a better course of action.

[Tinkerbell.001]

could you name and shame this shyster please?

If he is using a connection with a football club, and it is well known in the locality it might be possible to put pressure on him that way.

As suggested find out how much repairs will cost.
If they are not too heavy, suing for the cost of repair might be a better course of action.

Hi The conmans name is Darren Sharpe. His company is Huntswood Motor group and he says the mailing address for this is Burnham Football Club.

Do we sue him as an individual rather than through the limited company? We have had a report on the repairs and been quoted over £3k.

thank you.

[ostell]

The company has been active since 24th July this year. What was the date of the purchase?

It was his name on th V5 and the cheque was made out to him personally so I would think that you sue him personally, or perhaps him and the company as a second defendant, Others will comment on this.

[2222]

Strictly, the V5 shows the keeper of the car. The owner may be different.

However, the practical course is to name Darren Sharpe plus the company and leave him to argue it should be the company only. Of course, he may be successful in that argument. Even if you win the case against him personally, it may be impossible to enforce the judgment against this slippery guy. Unless he's a house owner, I'm still not convinced it's worth bothering.

[2222]

Unless mum qualifies for free court fees, the claim issue court fee for £3k claim is £105. If it goes to a hearing that's another £170 court fee. Could be good money after bad.

[des8]

As ostell what was purchase date?