Car issue - suspected crashed

eviltimeban · 22-11-2019 01:14PM #1

Posting on behalf of a friend. They bought a car recently, was a Japanese import so was new to Irish registration system. The car dealer stated that while the records were all in Japanese, the car hadn't been crashed and the Japanese records stated that.

One week on the car breaks down, goes to mechanic who says there's evidence to say the car was in fact involved in a crash. Backed up by a second mechanic.

Dealer is refusing to take the car back as he is saying the Japanese log book is the proof it wasn't crashed. But it's in Japanese so who knows.

So where does my friend stand? Is it one word against another?

nuac · 22-11-2019 03:32PM

Mod
Your friend should consult a solicitor.
Subject to forum rules on legal advice, leaving open for general discussion

eviltimeban · 22-11-2019 03:35PM

nuac wrote: »

Mod
Your friend should consult a solicitor.
Subject to forum rules on legal advice, leaving open for general discussion

Thanks, that's being done too. Happy to hear any thoughts or previous similar experiences.

corks finest · 22-11-2019 03:39PM

Agree not for here',I'm ony 3rd Jap import,( 3 different dealers, surprised if the dealer doesent wise up)
All Jap imports it bought from auctions etc come with full history of any accidents etc, solicitor will probably have to involve a Jap interpreter etc,but first dealer had to disclose purchase,price,etc etc, after he understands that you're willing to go all the way ( after receiving a legal letter etc)not good for either his reputation/ pocket or your pocket,good luck

scamalert · 22-11-2019 03:43PM

well its possible dealer might have no clue and believe its not damaged, depending on jap laws maybe it was fixed, or given different class, or even reason for sale was just to fix it up and sell thus would be no record.

main point is how severe damage is, would it fail nct ? or any real life risk, and cost if it needs fixing.

eviltimeban · 22-11-2019 03:51PM

It passed the NCT about a week ago, just before it was collected.

banie01 · 22-11-2019 05:56PM

eviltimeban wrote: »

It passed the NCT about a week ago, just before it was collected.

That means it was roadworthy at the time it was tested.
It warrants nothing else and doesn't warrant the car was undamaged in a previous crash.

Berserker5 · 23-11-2019 03:20PM

Have you anything in writing?

I'd say they can say whatever they like beforehand if there's no evidence of same

Wouldn't it be up to the buyer to check that Japanese translation before buying

scamalert · 23-11-2019 04:11PM

watching few jap car shows they have similar system to rate cars, and imagine theres part about damage, thou in this case hard to tell as op didnt mention make model or damage, realisticly decent dealer would repair whatever it is, or at least put it in bay for inspection.

NUTLEY BOY · 23-11-2019 04:24PM

eviltimeban wrote: »

It passed the NCT about a week ago, just before it was collected.

An NCT cert is not a certificate of roadworthiness.
An NCT pass just means that a car passed certain specified tests to certain standards and that is a different issue.

As the vehicle was bought from a dealer it might be a matter for the small claims court.

eviltimeban · 28-11-2019 09:23AM

Thanks the advice on this. Just to close out, we got official proof that it had been crashed. The dealer had no choice but to give the money back, so a happy end to the story.

AnnaStezia · 28-11-2019 11:10AM

eviltimeban wrote: »

Thanks the advice on this. Just to close out, we got official proof that it had been crashed. The dealer had no choice but to give the money back, so a happy end to the story.

Well done.

Murph76 · 05-12-2019 01:56PM

[/QUOTE] Good job

Discodog · 06-12-2019 01:19PM

The dealer was always liable. I bought many cars on behalf of dealerships. It was always my responsibility to check for accident damage. You don't rely on any written reports.

Car issue - suspected crashed

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