Oh what a night....

Well nearly a month on and the van is nearly repaired and back on the road, I thought whilst it's in the garage I'll get the mechanics to strip the clutch out to see whether it's been renewed or not. This garage is also registered as being reputable with trading standards. Prior to this I asked 'Jimmy' for a receipt several times which would never materialise. The good thing is, he has no idea the vehicle was off the road 48hrs after he supposedly renewed the clutch and has no idea the clutch is about to be inspected

I wrote a review on Yell.com, the last review he had prior to me writing one was in August 2013. Make of it what you will, but my not so glowing review has been deleted and replaced by three new reviews all claiming what a wonderful service they have had, so no reviews for 2 years and hey presto 3 great ones on consecutive days. The funny thing is when he realised I'd written him a bad review, my phone was inundated with text messages about what he was going to do to me Certainly think he needs to brush up on his customer service skills Anyway will let you know later on the result of the inspection....

And just as I thought..... another court case coming up...

Can't believe Yell pulled the negative review, I thought they let anything go.

Fantastic news, all great background evidence for the latest court case. 

Would it be more cost effective for you to retrain as a solicitor? 

I would write it again and again and again till it stays. I was under the impression they could not be removed

I think the review may have been removed because I also included my mobile number should anyone wish to query the review. Only one person did, have now given him the opportunity to refund what I have paid him, plus 3 days van hire @ £45.00 per hour plus the cost of the vehicle inspection. So in total I'm claiming £3220.00 plus vat, plus court costs / interest should I pursue that avenue, I don't expect him to cough up, but I am going to get pleasure in annoying him over the next few months....

Wow this guy is a real piece of work. Go get him! (I mean in the legal sense, I am not advocating violence!  )

Well so far so good as far as the clutch is concerned, after receiving the report, I sent an invoice to the mobile mechanic, gave him 10 days to settle although would have accepted the amount he charged me had he offered. No such offer came, so I did file a county court claim after also contacting Essex trading standards. Anyway he then filed a defense and made a counter claim for £350.00 to cover letter writing, court attendance etc which he had to pay a court fee to do so. The court then sends both parties another form asking whether we'd like to settle through arbitration rather than a court appearance and also asking what evidence / witnesses we will be bringing to court, this has to be sent back to court by a certain date, well I sent mine, he never sent his, he was then given another opportunity telling him his defense would be struck out if he didn't comply. Well he never did send it back so, without even getting to court, the defense has been struck out of court along with his counterclaim.... My understanding is, is that now all I have to do is ask for a judgement..... And then send the bailiffs as I cannot see me getting paid regardless of any judgement...

Next in court will be the boiler manufacturer, will be glad to see the back of this year....