Written by John Kruse, one of the leading experts on Bailiff Law, this consumer friendly guide is essential reading for anyone who comes into contact with a bailiff.
The book is easy to understand and clearly explains the rights
a bailiff has, and also what they cannot do when collecting debts and repossessing goods etc.
About 3 months ago i asked a garage to fix my car, the engine had blown, so a guy came round and said he'll do the job, he said he could get an engine the next day.
so i gave him £400 for the engine, 3 months later the garage went under, they never contacted me, i only found out when i went down there, managed to get the car back.
the work was never done and the guy had spent the money on god knows what. I've asked him for the money and as usual its always next week.
should i report it to the police. personally i think I'm flogging a dead horse, and should cut my losses. but then why should I, if i take him to court its gonna cost a bit and i haven't got the money.
It will cost you £30 to issue a summons in the small claims court and you will get that back when you win.
Never pay upfront again. Garages can keep hold of the car on completion until the bill is paid and if it isn't
then they can sell the car (lien), so no reason for them to ask for money before they do the work.
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because when i went down there it was all boarded up, i had to go the guys house to pick it up, the guy who took the job on wasn't the owner, what i gather is that they are partners.
Even without paperwork, you can still take it through the courts.
Trading Standards wants your help
Dubious website businesses Conterfeit alcohol and cigarettes Illegal sales of alcohol, tobacco, knives & fireworks to children Cowboy builders or tradesmen Car clockers Counterfeiters Aggressive selling
Never phone or accept phonecalls from debt collection companies.
If you don't believe you can win, there is no point in getting out of bed.
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i think the guy wrote it in a book, i would have to speak to the other owner, if i was to take it to court they'd proberly only pay a £5 a week anyway!
You need to establish the legal formation status of the company and that will dictate your course of action.
If as you say above, he has a partner, then providing it is not a limited liability partnership you can purse the partners personally.
Get the company name, have a look here. If it is not here then it is probably unlimited which means you can pursue the individual(s).
If the company is there it will tell you if the company is in liquidation on the Companies House site, but the details are not very current. For more up to date information do a search here.
If the firm is limited and has entered into liquidation, you will need to lodge a proof of debt form with the receiver / liquidator and your prospects of recovering anything significant are slim.
If the firm is unlimited you stand a greater prospect of recovery, providing the owners have some money / assets.
Anyway let us know the formation status of the firm.
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Garage gone bust how do I get money back?
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