Asking for a relative. You buy an 18 grand, 3 year old used car that has just passed the MOT. It runs well and you're perfectly happy with it. Time comes round for the next MOT. The garage spots something that could easily have been over looked and investigates further. removing bits and bobs they discover that the left front wheel has, at some point in the past. had a rather nasty bang and the track rods and suspension was out of kilter. Someone has done a botch job on it to get it back in line including filing away some bits of metal to the point of it being dangerous. Chances are that he has been very lucky to have it spotted now rather than have the obvious happen at 70 on a motorway.

Who had the accident? Who did the botch job? Did the selling garage know about it? If they did they'll deny it anyway.

What redress would he have if it turns out there is so much damage the car, now 4 years old, is a write off?

Thanks in advance.