Two Nigerian companies, Media Seal Limited (formerly Starcom Media Services Limited) and Bytesize Limited, as well as Mr. Ayo Oluwatosin, have dragged Hyundai Motors Nigeria Limited before a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, over allegation of sale of defective automobile.

They are praying the court for an order compelling the automobile company to pay them a total of One Hundred and Sixty-Five Million, Five Hundred and Ninety-Five Naira (165, 595) only as refund of the purchase sum, breach of contract as well as general damages.

The claimants in their Writ of Summons denominated as ID/ADR/629/2017, are seeking a number of reliefs including a declaration that an Hyundai Grand Santa Fe GLS 3.3L AT Arabian Mocha/Black with Chassis number: KMHSN81EDFU097184 and Engine No: G6DFEA34538 sold to the claimants by Hyundai Motors is not fit for the purpose for which it was bought.

They are also praying the court for an order that Hyundai Motors refunds the sum of Fifteen Million Five Hundred and Ninety-Five Thousand Naira (15, 595, 000. 00) only being the amount paid for the said car.

The claimants are also praying for an order that they be paid Fifty Million Naira (50,000,000.00) only for breach of contract, and another One Hundred Million Naira (100,000,000.00) only as general damages.

The claimants is also seeking an order compelling the defendant to pay 15% interest to them from the day the suit was filed till judgement was given, as well as another 25% interest to them from the day judgement was given till judgement sum is liquidated.

In their statement of claim dated 9th November, 2017 signed by their counsel, Wale Ogunade the claimants averred that they purchased four (4) units of vehicles from Hyundai on the 1st June, 2016, as well as the car in question on 5th October, 2016.

The claimants further averred that the said cars were delivered to them on the 6th October and 2nd June, 2016, respectively.

They further stated that when the Grand Santa Fe GLS 3.3L was put to use between the 21st October and 26th October, 2016, it was discovered that the said vehicle had a brake problem, a development that was promptly brought to the attention of Hyundai Motors.

The claimants further averred that they received an internal correspondence from the automobile company through electronic mail on 26th, 27th, and 28th wherein Hyundai Motors reportedly urged some of its staff members that the repairs of the said vehicle be hastened to avoid suspicion by the claimants.

While pointing out that the parties reached an agreement on 23rd March, 2017, following the intervention of Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse, the claimants averred that it has come to their notice that Hyundai Motors has been in the news for defects in some of its vehicles of which some have been recalled by Hyundai Motors parent company.

In the written statement/deposition on oath of Mr. Oluwatosin, he stated that at a meeting held at Bonojo Badejo & Co office, Hyundai Motors demanded a fresh Four Million Naira (4,000,000.00) only for the replacement of the alleged defective car.

Hyundai Motors, however denied culpability in the transaction having according to it conducted extensive pre-delivery on every component parts of the vehicles and that all were found to be in perfect condition before handing the said vehicle over to the customers.

http://meganews.com.ng/2018/01/30/hyundai-faces-n165-million-suit-alleged-supply-defective-automobile/

Isn't a vehicle worth 15m meant to have at least 3 years or 100k mile warranty?

When Hyundai lose if they refuse to pay,what will the court do,cause I don't think they have any asset here in Nigeria

Okay o that is their own cup of akamu

How this news go take put food for my table this morning, abi wee wit change the fact that Buhari is still the president of Nigeria while somewhere in other part of the world somebody is swearing himself in as President of a Country

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e nor concern me

These foreign companies need to be taught heavy lessons so they won't be taking citizens for a ride. Anyways if the government would rather deploy the army on its own unarmed protesters while turning blind
eyes to armed has slamming cattle rearers and even invasion of its territory by Cameroon when will they have time to address issues as this?

Ok

Omololu2121:
When Hyundai lose if they refuse to pay,what will the court do,cause I don't think they have any asset here in Nigeria

I believe they have show rooms filled up with vehicles. They also have consignments of imported vehicles that could be seized. Very liquid assets.

Because u bought a single car for 15 million, u r demanding over 100 million in damages. The thunder that will fire u people is coming from Libya

bendike:

I believe they have show rooms filled up with vehicles. They also have consignments of imported vehicles that could be seized. Very liquid assets.

how is it the fault of Hyundai? They agreed to fix it for them

Omololu2121:
When Hyundai lose if they refuse to pay,what will the court do,cause I don't think they have any asset here in Nigeria

It can be enforced being that their rep in Nigeria is a legal rep of the company. Even if hounds parent Co is deep in sea that judgement will be enforced

bendike:
Isn't a vehicle worth 15m meant to have at least 3 years or 100k mile warranty?

Nigerian roads would void any warranty after 1 week of driving the vehicle. Only tokunbo, Innoson and old school 504 are good for Nigerian roads. lol

Hyundai should have just replaced the defective car and save themselves the bad marketing this suit might whip up ..

Even in the marine world
Ships on maiden voyages makes port call often to replace defective components.

That is where aftersale engineering comes into learn, it's a very important phase for the manufacturer as they learn how their products perform in real life than just relying on simulations.


Not enough reason to sue

lofty900:
Because u bought a single car for 15 million, u r demanding over 100 million in damages. The thunder that will fire u people is coming from Libya

I was wondering about that too. The plaintiffs come across as greedy. They want to use Hyundai to hammer. They should get their 15M plus a little in punitive damages.

“An Hyundai Grand Santa Fe GLS 3.3L AT Arabian”
See English..type it the way u say it in your dialect

BigIyanga:

“An Hyundai Grand Santa Fe GLS 3.3L AT Arabian”
See English..type it the way u say it in your dialect

How can anyone in his right senses buy an Hyundai product for 15 Million Naira? Is that person mad or bitten by a rabid dog?

I swear to Obatala, if I am gifted any Hyundai car, I will immediately put it up for sale within 30minutes.

There are difference between cars & bicycles!

lofty900:
Because u bought a single car for 15 million, u r demanding over 100 million in damages. The thunder that will fire u people is coming from Libya

So if someone happens to use that vehicle and got an accident where he broke his spinal cord due to the faulty vehicle, you think 100 million will be enough to give him his health back?

abi

bendike:
Isn't a vehicle worth 15m meant to have at least 3 years or 100k mile warranty?

Omololu2121:
When Hyundai lose if they refuse to pay,what will the court do,cause I don't think they have any asset here in Nigeria

Their business in Nigeria is worth billions, besides they can be dragged to ecowas or AU courts of jurisdiction it even sued in their own countries.

There is no hiding place.

Paper trail

What then is the value of the warranty that car sellers bandy about if they have to be dragged to court to fix brake pad??

If you want to buy a hyundai or kia it's better one buys a US spec version cos the ones sold here in Nigeria is Nothing to write home about. Scaled down versions brought in from Malaysia and some features removed.

Imagine common Orients with tiny eyes now defrauding Nigerians with big opolo eyes.

GAZZUZZ:
hyundai has a reputation for selling defective vehicles, if every one that had a problem with a brand new hyundai came out like this, they would be out of business in no time.

I find this surprising..
I'm thinking about my Kia in a funny way now

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Zoharariel:


How can anyone in his right senses buy an Hyundai product for 15 Million Naira? Is that person mad or bitten by a rabid dog?

I swear to Obatala, if I am gifted any Hyundai car, I will immediately put it up for sale within 30minutes.

There are difference between cars & bicycles!

Still didnt get it? Lol. It’s “A” Hyundai not “an”Hyundai