Porthcawl trader took payment from customer for motor warranty which never existed 

A Trading Standards investigation found Mr Liam Thomas caused a loss of more than £300 to a local resident

June 29th, 2023

On 29th May 2021 at Avis Motor Company Ltd, 285-287 New Road, Porthcawl, Mr Thomas told a consumer that he would register an extended warranty with Warranty Wise for a vehicle he had purchased.

Payment was taken from the customer, but the warranty was never purchased by Mr Thomas, thus resulting in a loss to the consumer of £364.

A case brought by Shared Regulatory Services was heard before Cardiff Magistrates Court for sentencing following guilty pleas entered on the 16th February 2023 to offences under the Fraud Act 2006 and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. 

Mr Thomas was given a 12 month community order consisting of 20hrs of rehabilitation to address his offending and 132 hours of unpaid work. He was also ordered to pay £1,500 costs and £96.00 court surcharge.