"A reasonable consumer would not expect a recently purchased vehicle to spontaneously ignite," motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal adjudicator BR Carter ruled. ​Powierza took a claim to the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal, alleging the blaze was caused by a fault. STUFF A New Zealand Fire Service expert assessed the burnt van and considered a wiring fault was the likely cause of the blaze. During his evidence on the first day of the hearing, Powierza said he purchased the van to enable Stefan to move from Auckland to Whanganui. * The tribunal can order a dealer to repair a vehicle, take back a vehicle, or pay compensation.

Source: Stuff February 09, 2020 02:37 UTC