A Cork couple won a civil claim against a father and son who converted their Renault van into a camper van at a cost of €19,295. The couple claimed that the vehicle had 15 faults in the workmanship and was returned to them “in a dangerously defective condition”. They were awarded a decree for €13,922.57 and €1,000 for the loss of use of the vehicle as a camper van, as well as legal costs.

A Cork couple has taken a civil claim against a Co Meath father and son who converted their Renault van into a camper van for €19,295. The couple claimed that the vehicle had 15 faults in the workmanship, and that it was returned to them “in a dangerously defective condition”. The work on the vehicle was expected to be finished in seven weeks but, in fact, took seven months, and a fuel line had been left exposed, constituting a “significant fire hazard”. Other issues include water leaks, fresh water and waste tank problems, and a diesel night heater leaking fuel. The Buckleys were awarded €13,922.57 and €1,000 for the loss of use of the vehicle as a camper van. They were awarded their legal costs and vouched witness expenses were to be paid.