Trading Standards routinely investigate complaints that goods (and services) have been misdescribed in some way. Examples include cars that have been 'clocked' i.e. actually been driven many more miles than appears to be the case, and fake designer clothing.
For more information contact Trading Standards.
Trading Standards and Consumer Advice
9 St Leonard's Place, York YO1 7ET
tel: (01904) 551562
fax: (01904) 551590
email:
trading.standards
@york.gov.uk
8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday