Rogue second-hand Volvo car dealer Marshall Motor Group Ltd of Bishops Stortford headed by Charlie Hall and Rory McCabe sold London based litigation funding company a vehicle with defective brake pads after receiving over £33k and failed to make good on a promise to refund repair costs incurred by the company. 

Marshall Motor Group Ltd trading as Marshall Bishop Stortford Volvo located at Stortford Hall Industrial Estate employs unscrupulous management team Charlie Hall and Rory McCabe who successfully conned London litigation company who cannot be named into parting with over £33k for a Volvo vehicle for one of its company executives the vehicle was found with defective brake pads that would have gone unnoticed save for an independent vehicle inspection that prevented an accident.

Financial Fraudster News Investigations have been shown details that the unnamed company purchased the vehicle in good faith in November 2021 and within days brought the defective brake pads discovery to the attention of the hapless management team Charlie Hall and Rory McCabe who have simply ignored the situation by employing outdated sharpe practices to avoid responsibility.

Financial Fraudster News Investigations have been shown further details of emails made by the company’s executive and best efforts to resolve the matter of which they have chosen not.

A spokesperson for the unnamed company has stated that the management and sales team at Marshall Bishop Stortford Volvo despite the minimal cost of repairs will not be allowed to get off with their reckless conduct and ignore issues they are responsible for we will start legal action to recover and highlight their lack of customer service and unprofessionalism for potential customers to make their own minds up.

Financial Fraudster News Investigations contacted the Bishops Stortford trading standards services at Bishops Stortford Council, who stated: 'The council’s trading standards team take the mis-description of vehicles extremely seriously...'

'We cannot comment on individual cases, but the result of similar case complaints makes it absolutely clear that the buyers of used cars have a legal right to know the history of any vehicle they wish to purchase.'

'This means that car dealers must disclose any inherent faults present at the time of sale and whether it has been the subject of an insurance loss.'

‘Traders cannot withdraw or restrict consumers’ rights by simply using the term “sold as seen.’

Few things are more embarrassing than pulling up to a stoplight with your brakes squealing loudly. And while worn brake pads can be pretty annoying, they may also produce more severe side effects than gaining everyone’s attention at the intersection! Here are four things that can happen when you drive with worn brakes.

4 THINGS THAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU DRIVE WITH WORN BRAKES

1. YOU CAN DAMAGE THE BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS.

Your car’s brakes are a closely-connected system of moving parts, and when one component is damaged, the wear can trickle down into other elements.

For example, when your brake pads wear down past a certain point, you can risk damaging the brake rotors. When you brake, the brake pads squeeze the rotor to stop your car. However, when the pads are excessively worn, exposed metal on the pads grinds against the rotors every time you brake, producing a grinding noise and likely damaging the rotors.
Additionally, the heat generated from the metal-on-metal grinding that happens when worn pads squeeze the rotor can also warp and crack the rotor. Typically, brake rotors outlast the brake pads. However, not getting your brake pads replaced can damage these parts, requiring more frequent repairs.

Getting your brake pads changed and your brake system inspected regularly can help you get the most life out of all its parts and avoid expensive and preventable brake repairs.

2. YOUR BRAKES MAY HAVE A SLOW RESPONSE TIME.
The more worn down your brakes become, the harder it can be for them to slow and stop your vehicle (depending on how the pad wears). If you think your brakes are worn, it's essential to pay attention to their response time. If you're driving with worn brakes that are glazed, it may feel like you have to push the brake pedal down harder to stop.
Other side effects of driving on glazed brakes include longer stopping distances, brake slipping, and your car pulling to one side when you brake. The latter can occur when the brake pads do not engage or disengage the rotor as designed, and the pads aren't able to grip both sides uniformly, causing drifting or slipping when you brake.

3. YOUR CAR VIBRATES WHEN BRAKING.
When your brake system is in good working order, your vehicle should brake smoothly. But when your brake pads are excessively worn or the brake rotors become damaged, they can send vibrations throughout your car. If the car shakes or the steering wheel vibrates when you brake and stops when you let off the brake pedal, there's a good chance it's time to have your brakes serviced.

4. IT CAN WEAR DOWN YOUR TIRES.
Believe it or not, driving with worn down brakes can actually wear your tires down, too! When you drive with worn out brake pads, rotors, or calipers, you may find yourself slamming on the brake pedal more often to slow or stop the car.
All this hard braking can wear your tires down quicker or cause them to become unbalanced, leading to uneven tire wear. Taking care of your brakes also means taking care of your tires!

BOTTOM LINE: DON'T DRIVE WITH WORN BRAKES
So, can you drive with worn brake pads? Technically, yes. Should you? Absolutely not — especially, if they are excessively or unevenly worn. Having your brake pads changed when needed and brake system serviced regularly can help extend the life of individual brake system components, support brake safety, and even improve your overall driving experience!

A simple brake inspection could help avoid further vehicle issues, yet an estimated 25% of drivers on the road are driving with worn brakes! If it's been a while since your last brake service appointment, then it's time to head to a Firestone Complete Auto Care near you for expert brake services from our professional technicians. We'll ensure your brake system runs (and stops) like it should, to help keep you safe on the road.

Marshall Motor Group Ltd, Charlie Hall and Rory McCabe have declined to comment on the contents of this article.

Financial Fraudster News Investigations will update readers on further developments in this article and other similar cases.