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Compliance Notice - Mr Andrew Lyons Kenny

Disguised trader
Case details
  • Enforcement date:18 July 2024
  • Publication date:17 March 2025
  • Enforcement action:Compliance notice
  • Consumer protection list:Yes
  • 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
  • County:Dublin
  • Type of Business:Used car sales
Documents

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.
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