From what I know, small claims is reasonably inexpensive to get procedures up and running initially anyway, if I chose to take that route. It becomes expensive if the other side doesn't pay and you then press forward with more paperwork to have the matter unforced, there's many people who even if the courts have ruled in there favour and awarded money and compensation, never get paid, the only thing that would possibly go in my favour on this, is if he has had previous rulings against him on similar or the same even if the money or work is below £5000, due to certain circumstances it could be considered fraud, this would be because of certain issues when handling transactions etc, I am and will be looking into my rights on this further as a precautionary measure, as to be honest I'm getting more frustrated, in the mean time stupidly or not he has one last chance to complete in a reasonable deadline, I'm just hoping he feels the need to redeem his reputation and prove that whatever problems he had in the past are just that. We'll see!!!!!!
Midlands Mini Clinic - Avoid At All Costs - Very Unhappy Customers
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Nome's Mini
, Dec 03 2012 02:51 PM
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Posted 22 February 2013 - 07:45 PM
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Posted 22 February 2013 - 09:19 PM
I'll be honest I wouldn't even consider paying James another penny, get your car out of there, you'll just be chucking good money after bad.
#78
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Posted 22 February 2013 - 09:40 PM
Also, if it all comes to light in court, the inland revenue may get interested and they ALWAYS get their cut first.
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Posted 23 February 2013 - 07:57 PM
have they even paid tax etc?
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Have you tried turning it off and on again?
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Posted 24 February 2013 - 12:39 AM
I doubt James understands the concept of tax.
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Posted 26 February 2013 - 05:33 PM
This is a message ive just received from James,
Just to let you know the welder has stripped the wing off this morning and the front panel and scuttle are in pretty bad shape below the surface. We can use a repair panel or the scuttle but the front panel will need to be replaced.
Is this right after having the car for 5 months????? It just seems after holding back the payment more seems to be going wrong, what price could I be looking at for this?
I've going to be getting the owner from John speed racing to come up with me, he's a good friend of someone I know, he can assess this better than me
Just to let you know the welder has stripped the wing off this morning and the front panel and scuttle are in pretty bad shape below the surface. We can use a repair panel or the scuttle but the front panel will need to be replaced.
Is this right after having the car for 5 months????? It just seems after holding back the payment more seems to be going wrong, what price could I be looking at for this?
I've going to be getting the owner from John speed racing to come up with me, he's a good friend of someone I know, he can assess this better than me
#82
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Have you tried turning it off and on again?
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Posted 26 February 2013 - 05:36 PM
Get your car back!
Take it to someone reputable.
Take it to someone reputable.
#83
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Posted 26 February 2013 - 05:53 PM
I just want this chap to come down and assess it, and what the work that's been done is worth, I'll then be asking for my money back I believe, just cant afford the loss, I'm not a money pit lol
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Posted 26 February 2013 - 06:02 PM
5 months, I'd wouldn't want to know how long the tea breaks were. There was me being disappointed in getting engine and rear subframe swaps done in 8 to 9 hours on the drive. Or 2 days to remove an engine, front subframe and all metalwork forward of the windscreen.
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Posted 26 February 2013 - 06:06 PM
I don't think you'll get anywhere with this to be honest, the more I hear the less confidence I have. As far as I know its just James now and Carl has nothing to do with it. Last time I heard(before James unfriended me on facebook!!) was that he had a 9-5 job in insurance.
That now makes this a weekend only operation(at best). Carl at least had some knowledge, James doesn't know one end of a spanner from another.
Swallow the loss and take as much stuff away with your car as you can!!
That now makes this a weekend only operation(at best). Carl at least had some knowledge, James doesn't know one end of a spanner from another.
Swallow the loss and take as much stuff away with your car as you can!!
#86
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Posted 26 February 2013 - 06:17 PM
5 months in and the wing has just come off?
It'll take 2 months to put one wheel on!
It'll take 2 months to put one wheel on!
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Posted 26 February 2013 - 08:13 PM
honestly, please listen and save yourself now and get the car back. Id hate you to throw more money at this crook and end up with nothing.
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Posted 26 February 2013 - 08:22 PM
Our club refuses to use a local company after he had a mini for years. I still don't think he has it back.
More patient than I am thats for sure!
Sometimes you have to give people a chance but often a bad egg wont turn out good. Cut your losses and move on mate.
There are plenty of good eggs that will take on the job and do you proud.
Many start up businesses on this very forum who would be willing to save you some strife.
Think about it... Are you really ever going to be happy with the work on this car?
More patient than I am thats for sure!
Sometimes you have to give people a chance but often a bad egg wont turn out good. Cut your losses and move on mate.
There are plenty of good eggs that will take on the job and do you proud.
Many start up businesses on this very forum who would be willing to save you some strife.
Think about it... Are you really ever going to be happy with the work on this car?
#89
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Posted 26 February 2013 - 08:30 PM
Bail out.
Metaphorically speaking, you're currently doing 200mph straight towards a wall whilst un buckling your seat belt. Its destin to go wrong, bail.
Get the car, small claims, find a reputable worker to do it!
Metaphorically speaking, you're currently doing 200mph straight towards a wall whilst un buckling your seat belt. Its destin to go wrong, bail.
Get the car, small claims, find a reputable worker to do it!
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Posted 26 February 2013 - 08:56 PM
agreed !Bail out.
Metaphorically speaking, you're currently doing 200mph straight towards a wall whilst un buckling your seat belt. Its destin to go wrong, bail.
Get the car, small claims, find a reputable worker to do it!
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