Ash agrees to buy a used car from Terence on the condition that the car is approved as mechanically sound by her mechanic Ng. After inspecting the car, Ng tells Ash that the car is fine and Ash buys the car from Terence. One month later, Ash learns that the car needs a new engine because the existing one was poorly maintained. She also finds out that Terence had paid Ng $500 to certify the car as mechanically sound.

What are the legal consequences of Ngs actions? In your answer focus on whether Ng breached any duties of an agent.

10 marks question