Duped into buying ringer, got court judgement, what next????

[meladygrey]

Hello

Cut a long story short I got deceived into buying a car that I was told was an a1 runner but is actually a cat c write off and two or three cars mashed up together. I have been through small claims and the guy has been ordered to pay me back the money for the car. What I want to know is if he doesnt pay me can I scrap the car???? It is a nuisance and it has been deemed not roadworthy and dangerous. I just want it gone, can anyone help me please?

[scaniaman]

Very surprised that no one has come back to you on this problem. I rather think that the seller has a certain time in which to pay refund and if money is not paid you have to go back to the court and report. They, i think, can take further action. Once you receive refund then car belongs to the seller therefore you can't scrap it.

[meladygrey]

Thanks for the reply thats what I was wondering, because I want him to refund me I will have to return it, but I dont think he will pay. From what I can gather, the judgement has been made and he has a month to pay. So I go back to court if I dont get it? The car is dangerous, it worries me he will sell it on. Ive contacted trading standards but no luck.

[scaniaman]

No, you hold on to the car until he pays you your refund. Then HE can collect the car. If you return the car now you will never see your money or the car again. Check with the court how long he has to pay up.

[Ed Gasket]

Usually if a court order is not paid, you can apply for bailiffs to attend the premises and get the payment or goods to equivalent value.

[taxii]

would be interesting to see how this one plays out. not knowing the value of the vehicle or the size of the trader would mean not knowing if he will just close the company and then trade under another name. if its a cheap car it might mean it would be cheaper to pay out rather than go through the hassle of going through the other route.