KwaZulu-Natal woman battles dealership over faulty Audi A3 refund
A KwaZulu-Natal woman faced a daunting two-year legal battle against a dealership after her brand-new Audi A3 developed serious electrical faults just six months post-delivery.
A KwaZulu-Natal woman faced a two-year legal dispute with an Audi dealership over a faulty vehicle she purchased in May 2024. The Audi A3 experienced electrical issues six months after delivery, leading to a contentious refund request. The dealership initially refused to provide assessment reports, citing a refusal from a manufacturer representative.
This refusal, along with a significant difference in repair estimates from two different dealerships, left the woman uncertain about the extent of the damage. The court criticized the dealership's handling of the matter, particularly their refusal to share reports. Despite this, the judge did not order the dealership to refund the woman or cover her legal costs, as she had repeatedly rejected proposals for an independent assessment.
The case highlighted the lack of transparency in the dealership's communication and the uncertainty surrounding the cause of the electrical failure.
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