Publication date: 30 March 2009
Complaint
A dealer in Aston Martins complained of a statement in the programme that a particular model of Aston Martin had lost half its value 12 months after being sold as new, the example in question being a car which was in fact between 22 and 34 months old.
Outcome
The car was a 2006 model, not a 2007 model as suggested by the programme. Although the second-hand market in rare cars is such that the effect of this difference on the likely price cannot be stated with certainty, this was a material inaccuracy.The complaint has been upheld.
Further action
The Executive Producer reminded the programme team of the need for a member of editorial staff to check the accuracy of information provided in the programme.
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