Man in legal row over 'faulty Ferrari'

CAPE Town dealership, Millstock Cars, has contested a ruling by the National Consumer Commission (NCC) that ordered them to refund over R269 000 to a customer for repairs made to a Ferrari.

- SINENHLANHLA MASILELA

The issue started when Mychajlo Jevon Gambale purchased a used Ferrari for over R3.6 million in April 2021. Five months later, the car displayed a warning light and was diagnosed at Ferrari Cape Town with a faulty temperature sensor, requiring replacement at a cost exceeding R53 000.

The dealership initially argued that the car was sold “voetstoots” (as is), thus denying liability for the sensor replacement. However, after negotiations, Millstock agreed to cover 50% of the repair costs and paid a deposit to Ferrari Cape Town.