I am researching the best course of action for my problem with a car dealer. We are out of pocket in the amount of £2,090. I have reported to Consumer Affairs the OFT but I think that there is no recourse for resolution. If I bring dealer to small claims court and I lose I will be liable for dealers costs that could be more than the car is worth. If I win I will then have to pursue the dealer for the cash and it isn’t a court matter after the case has been resolved. So what is the point of organisations and courts when the consumer will ultimately lose out anyway? I cannot afford to lose any more money and don’t know where to turn. The car is still in the garage and is worthless. Now we are left with the bill of removing it from the garage. We had to pay garage costs of an extra £200 for labour to find out the engine was a complete write off after it died on the road. The dealer said on day of purchase that the car is a good runner and a good choice for a first car. Unfortunately, no check was made on the car before purchase, massive mistake. The warranty was useless as he did not submit it to the warranty company. Although he said he would sort that out for us it is only in the amount of £500, which will not even cover the now Written Off car.