symonh2000

I had exactly the same thing done to me. I bought a nearly new 2.5 156 from Fish Brothers in Swindon. I was told it was owned by Alfa when it was owned by Hertz. I also found out after that the car had had a complete respray, even though it had covered "Only" 17,000 miles.

This was in January 2000 and as far as I am aware the salesman still works there.

I really wished that I had taken matter further and knowing what I do now I would have done.

Have you any proof that he said what he did, I mean do you have witnesses or anything in writing specifically saying it was owned by Alfa? Maybe Hertz contract hire them from Alfa, and then give them back after a set mileage. Which technically means that it is still owned by Alfa.

I would ask for a refund. If you part exchanged a car in against I would want cash for the value of that as well, otherwise say you are off to trading standards.

"Driving a car is very much like making love to a beautiful woman. You should treat it gently during the week, and then Rag the arse off it at the weekend."