Man claiming he was sold a R283,000 write-off Ford Ranger dismissed over late filing
The National Consumer Tribunal dismissed a late application by a buyer who alleged that a Ford Ranger had been written off, repaired and sold to him without proper disclosure.
The National Consumer Tribunal has dismissed an application by a consumer who claimed he was sold a severely damaged Ford Ranger without being informed. P Moonsamy bought the 2017 vehicle for R283,000 in June 2023 from Lima Cars, which had claimed it was involved in an accident before being repaired. Moonsamy alleged the car had numerous faults and undisclosed damage.
He had complained to the Motor Industry Ombudsman and initiated legal action, then filed a complaint with the National Consumer Commission in August 2023. However, the NCC closed his complaint in September 2024, citing Lima Cars had already been cited in another case under the Consumer Protection Act. Moonsamy filed a late application for the tribunal to hear his case on March 19, 2026, seeking condonation for the delay.
The tribunal refused his request, stating that even if condoned, the tribunal could not review the NCC's decision, as Section 116 of the Consumer Protection Act prohibited the complaint from being referred to the tribunal.
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