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BBC News
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Wolverhampton's unlicensed prom cars crackdown continues
Wolverhampton is continuing to crackdown on unlicensed prom cars after parents were warned to take care when booking vehicles. Enforcement officers were seen alongside West Midlands Police on Friday, checking vehicles taking students to end-of-year celebrations. Three luxury vehicles were seized for reporting no insurance, the City of Wolverhampton Council said, with pictures showing them being towed away on the back of lorries. It comes after the local authority began working with schools to alert families to the safety risks of children travelling inside uninsured or unroadworthy transport. In April, councillor Bhupinder Gakhal, cabinet member for resident services, criticised unscrupulous companies for taking advantage of young people celebrating their achievements. Extra vigilance was said to be needed when booking services advertised on social media, where the unlicensed trade primarily operates. "Hiring a vehicle and driver that hasn't been properly vetted and licensed could put your child and their friends at risk," Gakhal said. "Please consider making checks on the company you are thinking of hiring from to make sure everyone has fun and stays safe on prom night." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
CTV News
02-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Saskatchewan consumer affairs warn of door-to-door sellers after incident
The logo for Saskatchewan's Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA). (Source: Saskatchewan's consumer protection agency is warning residents of unlicensed door-to-door sellers after an incident in a rural community. The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) says an incident recently occurred in the Rosetown area involving an unlicensed door-to-door seller offering paving services. 'Saskatchewan residents are reminded to only deal with door-to-door sellers licensed by the FCAA,' the agency said in a news release. If residents should choose to utilize door-to-door sellers, the FCAA says you should keep these tips in mind: Ask to see a copy of their license and verify the listing on FCAA411 Read the contract (and fine print) carefully Ask questions if you don't understand something Do not feel pressured into an immediate purchase Keep down payments to a minimum Never hand over a blank cheque Avoid paying in cash or agreeing to service without documentation Check the seller's rating and customer reviews on the Better Business Bureau directory or call 1-888-352-7601. The FCAA also reminds consumers of their rights concerning door-to-door sales. All contracts must be in writing unless the sale is less than $100 All direct sales contracts must include a statement of cancellation rights All consumers have 10 days to cancel a contract without needing to provide a reason If a contract is cancelled, the vendor must refund all money received under the contract within 15 days of the cancellation More information can be found on the FCAA website.
