A woman says she feels "misled" after selling her car for scrap believing it was unfixable before seeing it driven around months later.

Gamze, who wished to only go by her first name, claimed Capital Tyres in Euston Avenue, Watford, told her the vehicle was damaged beyond repair in May after her catalytic converter was stolen.

The mechanic reportedly said it had several other issues that would make repairs too costly and offered to buy it for scrap value at £150.

Gamze took the deal – under the impression it would be used for parts – before saying her farewells to it one last time.

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Watford Observer: The woman did not expect to see her car in public againThe woman did not expect to see her car in public again

But then earlier this month she was left gobsmacked when she saw it being driven around Watford on her way to Morrisons.

Gamze claimed she asked the lady driving how much she bought it for and was told £1,500 – 10 times what she sold it for.

She said it left her feeling "misled" and "upset" – particularly as she has since shelled out £15,000 for a new one.

Watford Observer: She believed the car could not be repairedShe believed the car could not be repaired

However, the mechanic has denied telling her it would be taken to a scrap yard.

He admitted buying it at “scrap value” because it was scratched and damaged, but added: “After her, I’m the owner of the vehicle. I can decide to scrap it, or I can decide to fix it and sell it.

“It took one and a half months in the garage and I had to do it (repair the vehicle) slowly when I had spare time.

“Of course this car was sold for some better money. I’ve been staying overnight and overtime to fix this and make it ready. I spent money to fix it.”

He said it is a shame that the customer was unhappy but added “this is my first time that someone is complaining” after 15 years of business.

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