{
  "id": 9693243,
  "title": "Man claiming he was sold a R283,000 write-off Ford Ranger dismissed over late filing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/man-claiming-he-was-sold-a-r283-000-write-off-ford-ranger-dismissed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T03:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-09-25-man-claiming-he-was-sold-a-r283000-write-off-ford-ranger-dismissed-over-late-filing/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Man P Moonsamy bought damaged Ford Ranger for R283,000 in 2023",
    "Complaint closed in September 2024 by National Consumer Commission",
    "Tribunal dismisses late application on March 19, 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The ruling underscores the strict procedural barriers consumers face in seeking redress under the Consumer Protection Act, particularly when complaints are not filed in a timely manner.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}