The Great Diversified Dominion lacks the strong consumer protections Americans enjoy. The automaker lobby has ensured no lemon or right to repair laws reduce their profits. Civil servants will not rush to your rescue if the manufacturer refuses to accept responsibility for the issue.
Small Claims Court, the kiddie table of the justice system, is presided over by arrogant, imperious government patronage appointees, many second rate hacks who couldn’t find a clue if you spotted them the “cl” and the “e”. Often retreaded politicians, bagmen, apparatchiks, girlfriends, hangers-on, and judge-wannabe civil servants, they dine at the taxpayers’ trough. Experienced plaintiffs and defendants know judgements often reflect the judicial whim of the day. For the $75 filing fee it's often worth the gamble.
Litigation can be a risky proposition. There are no guarantees and the loser is usually ordered to pay part of the winner’s legal expenses. A settlement, with the certainty it provides, is often superior to going to trial. Make a realistic assessment of your best and worst case scenarios. Look at your potential liability to pay the other side’s legal costs if you lose. Submit a fair settlement offer. Avoid the courtroom if you can.