Compliance Notice - Mr Andrew Lyons Kenny
Enforcement type:
Compliance Notice
Date:
19 July 2024
Relevant legislation:
Engaging in a prohibited commercial practice as described by Section55(1)(x) of the Consumer Protection Act 2007
Entity/Individual:
Andrew Lyons Kenny
Trading as:
Andrew Lyons Kenny
Trading address:
Beechdale Court, Ballycullen, Dublin 24
Type of business:
Used car sales
Summary:
Andrew Lyons Kenny disguised himself as a private seller when selling and advertising a number of vehicles for sale on an online sales platform. Therefore engaging in a prohibited commercial practice by making a representation or creating an impression that he was not acting for the purposes related to his trade, business or profession. Andrew Lyons Kenny is also the owner of the business name AK Automotive.
The CCPC served a Compliance Notice on Andrew Lyons Kenny which took effect on 19 July 2024 directing him to do the following:
- To provide true and accurate information in all communications, including advertisements on any account, with or to consumers with respect to the fact that he is acting for purposes related to his trade, business or profession, and is not a private seller when advertising or offering motor vehicles for sale.
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
