A federal high court has ordered the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to enforce sanctions against Coscharis Motors after the company allegedly failed to comply with directives concerning a defective Range Rover Sport sold to a customer.
Gatekeepers News reports that according to court documents cited by TheCable, the customer purchased a 2024 Range Rover Sport valued at N260 million from the auto dealer in September 2024 and began using the vehicle in November of the same year. However, within six months, the vehicle reportedly developed repeated faults, including a defective right taillight.
The buyer subsequently filed a complaint before the FCCPC, alleging that the company supplied a defective vehicle in violation of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018. Following investigations and mediation sessions between both parties, the commission reportedly ruled that the vehicle was defective and ordered Coscharis Motors to either replace the SUV at no extra cost or refund the customer.
The FCCPC had directed the company to provide a new 2024 Range Rover Sport for a two-month trial period. The commission also stated that if similar faults persisted during the trial, the dealer would either refund the current market value of the vehicle or provide a 2025 model if the buyer agreed to pay the price difference.
However, after the expiration of the 14-day compliance period, the company allegedly failed to obey the directive. The customer then approached the court seeking an order compelling the FCCPC to enforce its earlier ruling.
Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho held that the FCCPC failed to enforce its own orders despite the company’s non-compliance.
The court subsequently granted an order of mandamus compelling the commission to take necessary enforcement steps against Coscharis Motors within the powers granted to it under the FCCPA 2018.
