Dumped, Fly-Tipped and Facing a Refund: A Dealer’s Nightmare
Fly-tipping, a seized car and a possible Consumer Rights Act claim – read how one routine trade sale became a costly cautionary tale.
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Court Chaos: When “The Finance Company” isn’t a company at all
A consumer’s claim over a financed vehicle descended into farce after the judge ordered “The Finance Company” to be joined as a defendant, without naming the real lender.
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To Strike or Not to Strike (Again)?
Discover how mastering CPR 3.4 strike-outs versus CPR 24 summary judgement can end weak claims swiftly and slash your litigation costs.
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Do I have to use ADR?
The Court of Appeal’s Churchill decision has rewritten the Civil Procedure Rulebook, giving judges new powers to force parties into mediation and punish those who refuse.
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Can You Really Claim for That? Remote Losses and the Line the Courts Draw
Ever had someone claim something so far-fetched you’d swear it came from a pub rant about aliens?
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Refund and Repairs? The Hidden Trap in Overreaching Civil Claims
Customers often try to claim a refund, repairs, and compensation for inconvenience all at once, but the courts rarely indulge “Earth, Moon and stars” claims.
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Motor Finance Commission Claims: FCA and SRA Crack Down on CMCs, Fees and Misleading Adverts
The FCA and SRA have issued clear reminders to Claims Management Companies and law firms: check customers are not already represented, keep termination fees fair, and stop misleading promotions.
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From Workshop to Courtroom: Garage wins after non-payment claim
A repair dispute over a BMW timing chain escalated into a courtroom battle, with allegations the garage missed deeper engine damage. The Judge sided with the garage, awarding the invoice, storage, and costs, and highlighting the value of clear notes and sensible process.
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Sale or Return Car Scandals: Who really owns the vehicle when it’s sold?
Sale or Return sounds simple until it goes wrong, and recent high-profile failures show just how quickly sellers can lose control of their money and their vehicle.
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Navigating the Return of Part-Exchange Vehicles
When a financed car sale is rejected, what happens to the part-exchange (and its cleared finance) is rarely straightforward.
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Car Trouble Years Later: Who’s to Blame, the Customer or the Trader?
When a fault surfaces years after a sale, who carries the burden under the Consumer Rights Act 2015? Here’s the quick guide traders need to protect their position and respond confidently.
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County Court Chaos: When the Portal Fails and Justice Falters
When the County Court portal went down minutes before a 4pm deadline, the response we received summed up a wider problem users now face.
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