Unsuspecting car buyers who don’t know what to look for when buying a second-hand car are being duped into buying used cars, which, on the face of it, seemed to be great deals. But after digging a bit deeper the joy is short-lived after they find out that they are stuck with a vehicle with […]
The recent ruling by the National Consumer Tribunal against a Caledon Motor dealer who sold a poorly repaired, probably dangerous to drive, second-hand car to an unsuspecting buyer is an important point in the sale of defective vehicles. Richard Green, national director of the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), an association of the Retail […]
Second-hand car buyers are being misled into thinking that they are looking at a car with low mileage. Scammers are using equipment, bought online, to rewind vehicle odometers. With unfortunate buyers discovering issues with their pre-owned car too late down the road. An article published by Wheels24 discusses the potential pitfalls for consumers of a […]
What is more important to you when purchasing a new car – vehicle safety or affordability? These two issues prove to be tough competitors for the attention of the prospective South African car buyer. Especially, in the current economic climate. In an opinion piece published by Robin Classen of Wheels24 price and safety are weighed […]
By asking a couple of important questions you can ensure that your used car dream doesn’t become an expensive nightmare. There are also a few things that you can investigate and get inspected before buying a used car to give you peace of mind. Don’t be afraid to Ask This Can the vehicle be legally […]
Are you concerned about the lack of information on the status of second-hand cars for sale in the South African market? SAMBRA share your feeling and is calling for a publicly available write-off register. Legal and cost implications are only two of the most talked-about issues relating to the purchasing of a second-hand vehicle which […]
