Cape Town dealership ordered to refund motorist more than R212,000 over faulty BMW
A Cape Town court has ordered a dealership to refund a customer over R212,000 for a defective BMW that suffered from persistent mechanical issues. The ruling follows a long-standing dispute over the vehicle's condition and the dealership's failed repair attempts.
Why it matters
This case highlights consumer protection rights regarding second-hand vehicle sales and the legal recourse available when dealerships fail to disclose known defects.
Ask AI 4 min Court orders Cape Town dealership to refund R212,000 for defective BMW.
A Cape Town motor dealership has been ordered to refund a motorist the full purchase price of more than R212,000 for a faulty BMW after the Western Cape High Court found that the vehicle suffered recurring and serious defects, despite repeated repair attempts that included replacing its engine.
Acting Judge M Louw ordered Autoworld to accept the return of RL's 2012 BMW 320i M Sport automatic and refund him over R212,000.
The dealership was also ordered to reimburse him a further R4,526 owed under an earlier settlement agreement, as well as pay the costs of returning the vehicle.
The case stems from RL buying a second-hand BMW from Autoworld in Goodwood in December 2022.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in