Car dealer jailed

[350cls]

Disgraced used car dealer jailed for selling 'death traps' that were a 'risk to life and limb' – Car Dealer Magazine

A used car dealer has been jailed after he ignored repeated warnings about selling 'death traps' to unsuspecting customers. Nishar Batha, from Leicester,

cardealermagazine.co.uk

Could do without this type of car dealer.

 

[MrGreedy]

Disgraced used car dealer jailed for selling 'death traps' that were a 'risk to life and limb' – Car Dealer Magazine

A used car dealer has been jailed after he ignored repeated warnings about selling 'death traps' to unsuspecting customers. Nishar Batha, from Leicester,

cardealermagazine.co.uk

Could do without this type of car dealer.

Living near Leicester and having visited a good many traders in the area, nothing in this report shocks me, other than someone hasn't actually died and my futile wish that more of these scum bags should be put behind bars.

No doubt a tale that can be repeated in many cities across the land.

 

[optimusprime]

Dont know about the other cars that were un road worthy,, but how on earth would anyone know when that piston was about to crash through the engine block .

 

[Petrol Pete]

He received a 'stern' letter in May 2017 (he must have $hat himself .....) I wonder how many junk cars he sold before the letter was sent and how many more he sold until the day he went to court ?

He will back at it in one form or another when he gets out , guaranteed.

 

[tode]

His 'company' was called "WE SELL ANY CAR", after all . . .

 

[markjay]

"Officials sent him a ‘stern’ letter in May 2017, warning him that getting vehicles through their MOT was not enough to ensure they were safe."

What safety elements in the car are not being tested during an MOT, I wonder?

I can fully understand that the MOT is only concerned with safety and regulations, but not with quality, and I have no issue with a dishonest trader being sent to prison for selling cars that are in poor condition.

But what I don't understand is how can a car pass an MOT test and still be unroadworthy or unsafe? Unless the MOT test was rigged, which would merit another prosecution.

 

[Petrol Pete]

Maybe he owned the MOT station as well ? On the same site ? Or a 'family member' did ?

 

[zipdip]

Well done that judge,that 37 grand must have hurt.

 

[bob6600]

Good on the customers for taking him all the way. Most dodgy traders rely on people not bothering to follow up complaints once the trader has told them to go away. A friend of mine did exactly this. His car started smoking a week or so down the line. After investigation it was concluded that the piston rings were at fault and quite possibly had an additive added prior to sale. When confronted, he trader said he would do nothing to help even though he broke the law by putting 'sold as seen' at the bottom of the invoice. When threatened with Trading Standards, he said 'do what you like'. My friend couldn't be bothered to chase it up or even report it and the trader got away whilst he ended up eventually scrapping the car.