At last, you finally have the right to repair your car where you like
04 March 2021 - 08:50 By Denis Droppa
From July, motorists will be able to service their cars at independent workshops without losing their warranties, while service and maintenance plans will no longer be bundled into the price of cars.
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This week, motor industry umbrella body Naamsa downed its weapons and announced its support for the Guidelines for Competition in the South African Automotive Aftermarket, as published by the Competition Commission.
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have been at war with independent workshops over the so-called right-to-repair issue for a number of years, with OEMs fearing the new rules may threaten the profitability of franchised dealerships, and Right to Repair South Africa (R2RSA) saying consumers should have the right to choose where their cars are serviced.