Thanks for you advice on this. It is much appreciated.
As it happens, the MOT is less than 14 days old. The card was tested on 18th June.

As for the repair, my father has since taken the car back to the car sales place and requested immediate repair. They agreed and after the car has been returned it will be closely inspected for good repair standards.

Paul Winstone.

It's only if people like you and your Dad take action as you have that we will start to raise the standards in our trade, thank you.

Let me know how you get on and I'll let others on our site know the results.

Regards

Bill@okdiy.co.uk