Hi,
I bought a boat trailer that was advertised as being able to carry a boat up to approximately 2.5 tonnes. As as result of a breakdown, I had the trailer inspected. The expert's report concluded that the trailer had a maximum payload capacity of just 1300Kg (1.3 tonnes).
Normally, if the advertisement had stated that the trailer was able to carry a boat up to 2.5 tonnes, then based on the report, the trailer did not conform to the description. However, because the advertisement stated "approximately", I understand that this might now be down to the interpretation of the Judge.
My question therefore is what deviation from the description of 2.5 tonnes would the Judge allow for using approximate. In this case, the deviation is 1.2 tonnes or 65% of the stated capacity. Would I be entitled to reject the trailer.
I bought a boat trailer that was advertised as being able to carry a boat up to approximately 2.5 tonnes. As as result of a breakdown, I had the trailer inspected. The expert's report concluded that the trailer had a maximum payload capacity of just 1300Kg (1.3 tonnes).
Normally, if the advertisement had stated that the trailer was able to carry a boat up to 2.5 tonnes, then based on the report, the trailer did not conform to the description. However, because the advertisement stated "approximately", I understand that this might now be down to the interpretation of the Judge.
My question therefore is what deviation from the description of 2.5 tonnes would the Judge allow for using approximate. In this case, the deviation is 1.2 tonnes or 65% of the stated capacity. Would I be entitled to reject the trailer.