changing trade in value after contracts signed.

arcon5

Ye. I'd also be sending a letter before action for the £200+trade in value.

Forget the car, just seek damages for their breach of contract. Moneyclaim online.gov

unholyangel

Belles1979 wrote: »

OK, sorry for the disappearing act, not been able to get back on line. Right, things have moved on somewhat.
Honda continued to be !!!!!!, and phoned me telling me that they were cancelling the original contract and were refunding my money. They also stated that the renault was still my property but although it is on their premises I still have to make sure it is insured. The signed V5 completing the transfer to them is with the DVLA as we speak. They also told me I would have written confirmation of their position within 2 days. I am still waiting over two weeks later.

I received my money back, minus £200 that was my deposit (no explanation given) and no original car as it is legally transferred to them, so in effect I have lost £2000 on top of the unrefunded £200 deposit. I have had to go out and use the refunded money to buy something else.

Where the heck do I stand now?

So wait, they're cancelling the agreement but keeping your car and the deposit?

Belles1979

unholyangel wrote: »

So wait, they're cancelling the agreement but keeping your car and the deposit?

They've not refunded the deposit, and they have possession of the trade in car. They say it is still mine as they've cancelled the contract. However, they signed the V5 transferring it to themselves when the contracts were signed, which has gone to the dvla.

I'm disputing their right to cancel the contract, and as they had accepted the vehicle and signed everything, I want the trade in amount in cash along with my deposit.

Poppy9

How have you proceeded with the issue OP. Did you get legal advice, you may find you have legal cover with your home insurance.

Belles1979

I'm going to consult with a legal advisor as I am getting nowhere with them.
Strangely enough though, I received the V5 from the DVLA on the car I purchased from them that they cancelled the contract on. I assume that this means, that as the legally registered keeper, I am responsible for taxing it etc, which I wont be doing, but also that Marshalls cannot sell it without my agreement?

I just hope this gets sorted soon as it is really starting to get to me. They have still failed to give me my deposit as a minimum, or any written notification of the cancellation!

arcon5

Well if you have the v5 they certainly will have trouble reselling it.

I'd go to the police and push for them to get involved. Show them your receipt and registration document and say you bought a car and they have stolen it. Under the theft act, merely permanently depriving another of property rightfully theirs is classed as theft.

Do they know you now have the registration document? This certainly putsyou at an advantage when they realise they cannot sell on the car now

Poppy9

OP did you ever resolve this issue?