Tracy NealOpen Justice multimedia journalist, Nelson-Marlborough·NZ Herald·30 Aug, 2026 02:00 AM6 mins to readAuckland woman Alyson Bouffard has been fighting a car dealer over the purchase of a 2005 VW Beetle which showed up with numerous faults soon after she bought it. Photo / Alyson Bouffard.A woman fighting for justice over a faulty car has lost the legal battle, but earned praise from a judge who believed she had likely been “ripped off”.Alyson Bouffard bought a 2005 VW Beetle convertible last year for $7000 that was soon beset with problems, leaving it unroadworthy.
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