A Gauteng motorist failed in his attempt to force a dealership to take back a Volkswagen Amarok.
A Gauteng motorist failed in his attempt to force a dealership to take back a Volkswagen Amarok and refund him after claiming the vehicle had previously been involved in an accident that was not disclosed at the time of sale.
The National Consumer Tribunal dismissed an application brought by Antonius Johannes Minnaar against Autohaus Centurion (Pty) Ltd, finding that he failed to prove the vehicle was defective or that the dealership misrepresented its condition.
The dispute centred on a 2020 Volkswagen Amarok V6 purchased by Minnaar from Autohaus Centurion in November 2023. Shortly after taking delivery, Minnaar noticed signs he believed indicated the vehicle had previously been damaged and repaired.
According to Minnaar, the right front wheel arch appeared poorly resprayed and fitted, leaving a noticeable gap between the arch and the vehicle's body. He also identified a torn plastic cover on the left front wheel and non-original screws under the bonnet. These observations led him to suspect the Amarok had been involved in an accident before his purchase.
