Holding Down deposit on Accident damaged vehicle

<p>Recently I enquired about a vehicle that I saw advertised on the internet by A to Z Motors in Pretoria, Stormvoel road.  The following is a summary of what transpired;</p> <p>1.       I went to see the vehicle on 12 November 2016 where I indicated my interest on the vehicle pending the following –</p> <p>-          Vehicle inspection.  I indicated to the dealer that should the vehicle have structural damage I will not buy the vehicle</p> <p>2.       I therefore paid R1860 for an inspection to be conducted at Dekra Gezina,  The inspection was carried out on the 21st November 2016</p> <p>3.       Based on the results I indicated to the dealer that I will not be buying the vehicle anymore</p> <p>4.       I therefore have been trying, with no joy, to receive my refund of the R5000 holding down deposit.</p> <p>5.       The dealer has up to so far refused to refund my money saying that they need to see the report that made me change my mind – I have asked them to inspect the vehicle themselves as I cannot just hand them the report that costs R1860 for free.</p> <p> </p> <p>My offer to purchase was influenced by the following;</p> <p>1.       The vehicle was advertised as a 2012 model meanwhile it was actually first registered in 2011.</p> <p>2.       The dealer mentioned that they work with all the major banks and as such they are not allowed to sell accident damaged vehicles</p> <p> </p> <p>Beware !!</p>