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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mum upset with dealership over airbag fault on car she bought four years ago
A Blackwood mum of two who was driving a car with 'defective' airbags has said the car dealership is at fault. Bethan Smith, aged 29, has two young children under five. Owen, aged four, and Macsen, who is only 10 months. Four weeks ago, Bethan took her car for a diagnostics check and was horrified to learn her car that she'd been driving her children in since 2020 was deemed unsafe for road use. 29-year-old mum of two Bethan Smith with partner Chris Smith 38 and sons Owen 4, and 10-month-old Macsen (Image: Bethan Smith) While she believes the fault was present at the time of sale, Trade Centre Wales says it has likely occurred since then but has offered to pay to rectify it if Bethan can provide them with an engineer's report showing it was present when they sold it to her. Bethan said: 'My car was underpowered. I had my foot to the floor, and it was barely moving so it was plugged in for a diagnostics check. 'They said to me 'Do you know this car's been involved in a crash?' 'The airbags are non-functioning, and the lights on the dash have been tampered with to turn off the warnings so they wouldn't show when they should.' Bethan's Mazda which she discovered had defective airbags. (Image: Bethan Smith) Bethan was shocked and believes that Trade Centre Wales in Abercynon, where she bought the car from in 2020, should not have sold the car to her in that state. She said: 'They either knew or they've not checked the car like they said they did which is concerning.' Bethan's Mazda which she discovered had defective airbags. (Image: Bethan Smith) During the time of the sale, Bethan said she also had questions about paintwork. She told the Argus: 'I did say at the beginning the bonnet is a completely different colour of the car and they said it's where the light was shining on it." She now believes it was different due to a repair from a crash. The contractual agreement between Trade Centre Wales and Bethan. (Image: Bethan Smith) The Argus put the claims to Trade Centre Wales. Jac Bowen, director of marketing for Trade Centre Wales, said: 'Ms Smith purchased her Mazda over four years ago from us, prior to sale, the car was subject to a manufacturer recall, completed by a local Vauxhall dealership and no-fault codes were reported. 'During our own pre-delivery inspection, no fault codes were identified. It would be reasonable to assume that the airbag fault has developed recently after four years of ownership, the Mazda has also covered approximately 18,000 miles since 2020. 'The above said, we have asked Ms Smith to provide us with an independent engineers report and if that engineers report is received and confirms that the fault was present at the point of sale, then we will of course rectify the fault at our cost. 'We are happy to discuss the matter directly with Ms Smith and help in any way we can within reason.' The diagnostics report confirming defective airbags in the Mazda (Image: Bethan Smith) At the time of the purchase, Bethan was heavily pregnant with her first child, Owen. As a mother, she has found the entire experience extremely emotional. Bethan is currently without a car however has said she won't be buying from them again.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Pictures show scale of fierce car fire which shut major road
A major road was partially closed on Saturday after a car burst into flames. The A470 was shut southbound while emergency services dealt with the fire. The incident happened at around 4.26pm in the Cilfynydd area. The flames spread across the carriageway of the stretch of road between Abercynon and Pontypridd. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service sent two fire engines to the scene. A witness to the incident told WalesOnline that they saw an ambulance at the scene, however South Wales Police have since confirmed that nobody were injured. READ MORE: Oasis reunion in Cardiff second night set list, pictures and updates as Liam and Noel take to the stage READ MORE: I paid £35 for a restricted view Oasis ticket and genuinely can't believe what happened Congestion started to build on the road as cars gathered behind the incident. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here. The police were called to the scene shortly after the fire service, at 4.31pm, to assist with the fire, involving a Mercedes Benz. South Wales Fire Service confirmed to us at 8.25pm that the car fire had been put out and the car had been cleared from the road. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said they were alerted to a car fire on the A470 southbound carriageway between Abercynon and Pontypridd. They said: "In order to ensure the safety of the occupants and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service personnel engaged in fighting the fire, it was necessary to close the carriageway for a short period of time and this was done with the assistance of Welsh Assembly Traffic Officers. "No persons were injured and we would like to thank any persons caught in the tail back for their patience and co-operation during this delay. "The disabled vehicle has since been recovered and the road has now fully reopened." Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
The Sun
16-05-2025
- The Sun
Major search for three missing schoolchildren, 13 & 14, who vanished together in their uniforms over a day ago
POLICE have launched a desperate appeal for information after three young teens were reported missing. The three youths disappeared from Abercynon area of Rhondda Cynon Taf at 8.15am on Thursday, May 15. They were last seen wearing their school uniforms and officers believe they are together. 4 4 4 Images of the three teens have been released with locals urged to contact South Wales Police immediately if they spot any of them. Cali, aged 13, Ruby, aged 14, and Thomas, aged 14, disappeared without a trace yesterday and have not been seen since. Police have asked anyone with information on the three youth's whereabouts to contact them urgently. South Wales Police said: "Cali, aged 13, Ruby, aged 14, and Thomas, aged 14, have been reported as missing. "They are believed to be together and were last seen in the Abercynon area at 8.15am on 15 May. "Cali is around 5ft3, with long brown hair, and was last seen wearing a school uniform comprising of grey trousers, a grey jumper white shirt, and red tie. She also may have a bruised left eye. "Ruby is around 5ft5, with long brown hair and was last seen wearing a school uniform comprising of grey trousers, a grey jumper, a white shirt, and red tie. She also has a nose ring. "Thomas is described at 5ft6, with dark brown hair and glasses. He was last seen wearing a school uniform comprising of grey trousers, a grey jumper, a white shirt, and a red and black tie. "They are believed to have links to the Rhydyfelin, Cilfynydd, and Nantgarw areas. "Anyone who may have seen them, or who has information which will help us find them, is asked to contact us by one of the below means quoting occurrence number 2500152951."
