The boss of Nottinghamshire used car dealership Motor Value funded a lavish lifestyle from deceiving people into buying cars that were unfit for purpose.
Samuel Smith had "minimal repairs" done on vehicles to be able to sell them for large profits, made bogus claims that cars had RAC warranties, and became aggressive with customers who complained, Nottingham Crown Court was told.
The 34-year-old married father of one "lived the high life" off the profits, including buying a Ferrari and paying for expensive holidays.
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An award-winning journalist and editor, with two decades of experience covering the motor retail industry, and accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) plus the National Council for the Training of Journalist (NCTJ)
As editor of AM since 2016, Tim is responsible for its media content, planning and production across AM's multiple channels, including the website, digital reports, webinars, social media and the editorial content of AM's events, Automotive Management Live and the AM Awards. His focus is on interviewing senior leaders of franchised dealer groups and motor manufacturer national sales companies to examine latest developments in UK motor retail.
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