You also stated that it was an RACQ approved dealer. If you get no satisfaction from the dealer then talk to RACQ as the dealer may not want that approval questioned or withdrawn.
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You also stated that it was an RACQ approved dealer. If you get no satisfaction from the dealer then talk to RACQ as the dealer may not want that approval questioned or withdrawn.
this car wasn't brought in sydney was it??
Interestingly, "Shonky" is actually a very lazy incarnation of my last name and has nothing to do with any alleged (and strongly denied) shonkyness! :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by XSiV
I didn't say I recommended it, and I certainly wouldn't do it myself but hey - it is an option is it not? :angel:
I do agree though... It isn't a nice thing to do to someone as our mate here has discovered.. :(
Just so you know, I was kidding :) and I did realise you were just laying down all options, no matter how dodgy they may be ;). And yes, strictly speaking it is an option, as is torching it and claiming the insurance! :o Did I say that? :wasntme:Quote:
Originally Posted by Shonky
Nah, that would just be XSiV! (excessive)
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Exactly!:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Shonky
I am pretty sure that any chassis welding or plating must have a engineers certificate and this must be disclosed with any future sale of the car. Not saying chassis repairs can not be done but I know we had an ambo that had chassis repairs and without and engineers cert could not be sold as a roadworthy vehicle. It could however be sold as an unregistered as is vehicle without disclosing anything.
You should do the leg work and get as much information about the history of the car as you can. Document the entire process including the sales process. Take yourselves and your documentation to a solicitor, preferrably, one who specialises. Include in that documentation evidence that your father was away on business for 5 months.
There is nothing to say that this didn't happen whilst the car was in your possession so the history is going to be key......
...And don't approach the dealer or ANY stealer until you have spoken to a solicitor. If you feel the solicitor may not have dealt with something like this before, move on to another...
i would like to thank you all for your help muchly appreciated it has all been extreamly helpfull what ever help i can get is great thank u
Here in SA we just had a big section on Current affair just on the kind of thing that happened to your Dad.
Give them a call, call the dealer first when you called a current affair and have an interview with them.
The dealer may not want the exposure and give money back. Long before any lawyers get appointed.
The media is a very important tool of trade and can do immense harm.
Give it a go, call all the media channels, they love a feel good story.
Always have always will. Ratings.
Hope all goes well for you.