Tag Archives: OFT

Electrician in York sees the light…

Posted on May 10, 2010 by foxysteph

It’s good to see that Yorkshire Trading Standards has fined a tradesman nearly £2000 as a result of his passing himself off as a member of a trade association, implying professional conduct that wasn’t the case. I’d like to see … Continue reading →

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Which car dealers are ripping off women drivers?

Posted on May 1, 2010 by foxysteph

According to Which? Car, franchised car dealers are taking male and female customers to the cleaners by not being clear about how much interest they’ll pay when they arrange car finance. One assumes these dealerships aren’t FOXY Choice subscribers who … Continue reading →

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Is the industry motor code working?

Posted on March 20, 2010 by foxysteph

Within the Club and on some trade websites we still hear of and read about stories where MOT centres are selling top of the range servicing packages and ‘strongly recommending’ the likes of new tyres, when neither may be needed … Continue reading →

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One in 5 car dealers unhelpful

Posted on March 18, 2010 by foxysteph

I’ve just heard a spokesman for the OFT on the Radio 4 Today programme telling us that one in 5 used car sales result in a complaint (plus the ones that are browbeaten into submission) and how many of the … Continue reading →

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Is the garage Motor Code good enough?

Posted on November 1, 2009 by foxysteph

Believe it or not, FOXY is a supporter of the Motor Codes (service and repair) garage code within the trade but we do not think it is ready to promote to the general public even after 15 months. Certainly we … Continue reading →

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