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Lim Settles With SG Auto: A Tale of Trucks, Taxicabs, and Triumph
What Happened
On April 28, Gibs Lim told AsiaOne that he has reached a $3,500 settlement with SG Auto Private Limited, ending a saga that began in May 2021.
Quick Recap
- He bought a 10‑year‑old Audi A5 for $76,888.
- The car’s moon‑roof and motor needed fixing—details highlighted by SG Auto’s salesman, Alvin.
- Despite promises to repair, the gearbox later stalled, leaving Lim with mounting headaches.
- He’s now taken SG Auto to court, recovering $4,945.50 for repairs that were never completed.
- The latest report confirms that the dealer has paid the agreed amount and the case is officially closed.
How the Deal Unfolded
Lim first heard about SG Auto through the vehicle trading portal SgCarMart. While inspecting the Audi, Alvin warned him the moon‑roof lining and the motor were in need of work.
Units in the sales contract promised that the dealer would handle those fixes. Alvin, however, grew cold after Lim started texting about the unsolved issues. Messages on WhatsApp bounced back after days or even weeks, and the sun‑roof and engine cover remained unattended.
In a June 26, 2021 text, Lim listed the problems already addressed by the dealership. The only remaining items, as he noted, were the sun‑roof and engine cover. After three attempts, Alvin finally replied after ten days, saying, “Bro, I’m still negotiating with the seller. He told me he sold the car very low.”
Feelings and Final Thoughts
Lim’s journey shows what can happen when you trust a car dealer too quickly: from a shiny Audi to an odyssey filled with miscommunication and stalled gears.
Now that the settlement is sweet, it’s time for Lim to hop back into the driver’s seat—perhaps this time, with a car that actually drives.
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Alvin’s Vanishing Act: A Small‑Claim Saga
After four grueling months of silence, Lim finally decided enough was enough. “They never came to reply to my messages, so I filed a case at the Small Claims Tribunal,” Lim told AsiaOne.
The Roller‑Coaster of Court Sessions
- SG Auto sent Alvin as their spokesperson for the first hearing.
- For the second round, the court went Zoom‑style – a welcome change.
- But by the third session, Alvin turned into an elusive ghost.
According to Lim, “The third hearing was the big one where we had a deal: they’d pay half of the $2,400 we’d spent on repairs.”
When the Dealer Goes MIA
With no dealer to represent them, the judge handed the verdict to Lim. The tribunal’s copy shows that SG Auto owed him a tidy sum of $4,945.50, a date that had passed on January 21, 2022.
Roady Maintenance – Still No Pay‑Up
Despite still steering his Audi, Lim admits the dealer has yet to cough up those dollars. “It feels like waiting for a bus that never arrives,” he chuckled, underlining the absurdity of the situation.
What’s Next?
We’ve reached out to SG Auto for an update, but for now, the saga continues. Stay tuned for any fresh twists, because nothing in this case is as straight as a well‑tuned engine.
