Dealer sold me damaged second hand car

I bought a second hand Mazda 6 MPS from HHH Auto in Welkom (180 Jan Hofmeyer Rd). It was serviced by Mazda service agent only 1500km prior, the roadworthy was done about 6 weeks prior (at Goldfield Roadworthy Centre in Welkom), therefore surety was provided by the dealer that everything was in order and working perfectly.<br> <br> From receiving the car on 15 August 2014 I noticed some things which did not feel and sound right. I took the car to a number of different workshops and discovered the following major issues:<br> - Broken powersteering pump and steering rack (not repairable, needed replacing)<br> - Faulty engine timing components (needed replacing)<br> - Badly worn and damaged tyres (could NOT have passed roadworthy)<br> - Faulty and damaged front headlight (could NOT have passed roadworthy)<br> - Unbalanced propshaft<br> - Faulty hazard switch<br> <br> I wanted to return the car for refund (which was difficult as I am in the Western Cape), but the dealer committed to repair all mechanical issues.<br> <br> He only had some of the items repaired (not sure if all was paid), and I had to pay to have all the rest repaired. Up to date he still owes me money for that!<br> <br> DO NOT trust this person/company, this was criminal!