Information: ETM Court Case

[Andy_eclipse]

I thought it might be useful to recount the details of the court case against Volvo regarding the ETM.

On the court day I represented myself and Hapstead Volvo the defendant represented themselves. In terms of legal presidents, a judgment in the small claims court does not qualify. However if I have been able to win, there is no reason why the judgment in my case cannot be repeated elsewhere, and I am hoping this will encourage people to try. The more people that do, the more likely Volvo are to do the right thing and stop charging people for what is their problem. As a consequence they may also consider a fix that is permanent.

I explain this bit in order not to over state the significance of my case. I also want to be clear to anyone looking at doing what I have just done, that this is not cut and dry in legal terms and my winning does not guarantee success at another court on another day. What this judgment represents in my opinion is a triumph for common sense and what is right.

I would encourage anyone else thinking about doing this to go for it, as I think and obviously at least one judge agrees that Volvo are in the wrong on this. The more times this happens the more likely Volvo will be to back down and just fit the part going forward. But only do so if you are prepared and can afford to lose.

Whilst I am not a legal expert I am happy to give any information that I can to help anyone who wants to take legal action. I would always advise them to take legal advice as well.

I have attached a PDF containing what I would describe as an accurate and fair recollection of the court hearing and the claim and defence statements.

I hope this is useful to someone. If it is let me know how you get on.