The Magistrate Court has sentenced a workshop owner to a fine of RM4,000 or two weeks imprisonment for failing to provide a written statement regarding the type and cost of repairs to be carried out on a vehicle belonging to a customer.
The accused was found to be in violation of the Consumer Protection Regulations 2022, reports. “Based on the facts of the case, Raub’s KPDN enforcement team conducted an investigation on the premises on August 18, 2022 after receiving a complaint,” said KPDN Pahang director Jeslily Jamaludin. It was revealed that an owner of a Toyota Hilux did not receive a written statement prior to the repair work being carried out and was dissatisfied with the priced charged after the work was completed, prompting the complaint. Jeslily said the KDPN welcomes the public to report any suspicious activities by traders.was gazetted on June 22, 2022, with enforcement originally set to begin on July 1 the same year.
The regulations state that workshop operators must disclose the list of mechanics working as well as their skill level or experience. Additionally, before undertaking any repair service for a customer, the workshop operator must provide a written statement stating whether the spare parts are new, used or reconditioned as well as whether there is a guarantee for the service jobs carried out by the workshop.
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
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