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Car manufacturers are occasionally in the news when a fault, or potential one, is discovered in particular models and they are recalled for modification or replacement before someone is hurt as a result or they make a product liability compensation claim following an incident.
New or nearly new vehicles are the ones which come into this category where they usually still belong to the first owner and have been supplied and serviced by a main dealer of the brand of car since purchase.
Owners are contacted directly or advertisements are placed in the Press and the vehicles returned to the dealer or service depot for the safety work to be completed. These measures should then prevent accidents or reduce potential problems and are part of the motor industry's continuing research and upgrading of their products.
It can be a different story, however, with older and second hand vehicles which may have had a number of owners and an ever-lengthening record of maintenance and repairs.
Some owners only use approved service agents for their type of vehicle, keep to rigid service intervals and have repairs made using only officially-manufactured parts. However, they are a minority and most car-owners these days find it is too costly or impractical to keep to this regime.
Many non-branded parts are interchangeable between models of cars and, if bought from a reputable motor factor company or major retailer, are unlikely to be troublesome and, so long as they are compatible, which can easily be checked through a computer or handbook, should be just as safe and practical as the brand manufactured item.
However, cash-strapped drivers can be tempted to look for second hand, non-brand parts or to try modifying something which does not quite fit. In those circumstances, there is a much greater chance of a problem occurring later and, possibly, the car going out of control or having a crash because of malfunctioning equipment.
This can be particularly true of tyres, with so-called remoulds being particularly susceptible to weaknesses which may only become apparent when the car is in a critical situation such as heavy braking in wet weather.
If a do-it-yourself car repair results in an accident and personal injury to the driver, passengers or other road users, the question of fault may lie with the victim of the accident, however, if they were unknowingly supplied with a sub-standard part which failed, then the supplier of that part could well be liable for any subsequent claim for damages.
Occasionally, unscrupulous garage mechanics use non-standard replacement parts when making repairs or bodge a job either to save money or in order to get it finished quickly and the unsuspecting driver could be at risk of an accident if a component fails.
YouClaim can help with product liability compensation
Road traffic accidents cause a huge amount of distress to all those involved, as well as possible injury and expense, and all reasonable car-owners and drivers try to avoid them by careful driving and keeping their vehicles maintained, but, should one occur due to a mechanical failure or possible negligence by a paid mechanic then it may be wise to consult a solicitor specialising in product liability.
The experienced lawyers of YouClaim can give advice on a wide variety of issues involved in such a situation, including any relevant personal injury claim if someone has been hurt in an accident, and assess if a compensation claim encompassing the various factors would be appropriate.
With a panel of helpful legal advisers throughout the UK, all of whom are supervised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, there will be one of YouClaim's specialists near you who will offer the highest standards of representation combined with a friendly attitude.
If you are concerned that a car accident could have a product liability issue at its root, why not call us today to discuss the possibility of making a claim. There is no obligation and, with our no win no fee system, you will be guaranteed to receive 100% of any compensation which becomes payable.
You can send us brief details of the circumstances online through this web page, we can get back to you by phone at a convenient time or use our freephone number 0800 10 757 95 and speak to a member of YouClaim's team who handles product liability cases.
