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David Arrell, from Taylorstown Hill, Tommebridge, was fined £200 at Antrim Magistrates’ Court today for failing to inform a customer that there would also be a charge for VAT in addition to the price quoted.
Mr Arrell (28), who owns wedding car hire company, “Daimler Limousine Hire”, informed a customer that the hire of her wedding cars would cost a total of £450.00. Having paid a deposit of £100, the customer confirmed the booking, only to later receive an invoice for £528.75. The customer was surprised to learn that an additional £78.75 VAT had been added to the amount quoted. The customer refused to pay this higher price and cancelled the booking.
1. The Consumer Protection (NI) Order 1987 creates offences for traders who mislead consumers as to the price at which any goods or services are available.
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