Anthony McCallum, who was sentenced earlier this year after admitting to stalking his former partner, disputes the claims.

David Klauber said he bought a Citroën C4 Cactus from JRM Motors in Bramfield , near Halesworth, on April 2 this year, after part-exchanging his Volkswagen Up and paying a further £1,000.

He claims the vehicle developed serious faults shortly afterwards.

Mr Klauber said: "The car pulls left and the clutch gets stuck on the floor. I've taken it to several mechanics, and they think it's been in a crash. The door doesn't close – it's a death trap.

"I've been fobbed off, and he hasn't got back to........

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