Nagoya Woman Files Lawsuit Against Bigmotor for Unfair Contract after Trading Luxury Car for $68
In a surprising turn of events, a woman from Nagoya, located in central Japan, has filed a lawsuit against Bigmotor Co. and its former president, Hiroyuki Kaneshige. The woman claims that she was coerced into an unfair contract after being persuaded to trade her luxury vehicle for a mere 10,000 yen (approximately $68).
The lawsuit, which was filed on August 29 at the Nagoya District Court, seeks 2.18 million yen (roughly $14,740) in damages from the scandal-embroiled used car dealership and repair chain, Bigmotor, and its former head.
According to the details provided in the suit, the woman initially brought her Audi luxury car to a Bigmotor branch in Nagoya for repairs in August 2022 after experiencing difficulties starting the engine. During her visit to inquire about the car’s condition and repair options, she was allegedly informed that the vehicle was essentially worthless and that repairs would be exorbitant. Supposedly, the only viable solution presented to her was to dispose of the car.
Feeling pressured, the woman was led to purchase a used car instead. Despite spending approximately four hours being persuaded, she eventually succumbed and signed a contract with just minutes to spare before the store’s 8 p.m. closing time. Consequently, she traded her Audi for a meager 10,000 yen and acquired a used light car at a cost of 1.03 million yen (about $6,960).
It is worth noting that the Audi had reportedly undergone a vehicle inspection a mere two months prior to this incident.
When approached for comment, Bigmotor declined to respond, indicating that the case is currently in the hands of the court.
This lawsuit sheds light on an unfortunate situation where a customer alleges being taken advantage of by a renowned used car dealership and its former president. As the legal proceedings unfold, it remains to be seen how the Nagoya District Court will navigate this case.
