You Could Soon Service Your Car Anywhere And Keep Warranty

Buying

General Car

The Competition Commission believes you, the consumer, should have the right to have your in-warranty car serviced or repaired at a workshop – other than one approved by the vehicle's manufacturer – without the fear that your warranty will be invalidated as a consequence. The Commission has gazetted draft guidelines that seek to put an end to motorists being forced

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Wendy Knowler is one of South Africa's most authoritative and respected consumer journalists. In her 30-year journalism career, Wendy has covered politics, fashion and just about everything in between on a variety of media platforms. For the past 17 years she has specialised in consumer journalism, currently writing the In Your Corner column for The Times and presenting a weekly Consumerwatch show for East Coast Radio. She's also had a lifelong love of cars, and spent 15 years test driving and reviewing four-wheelers of all kinds for several media brands, including Independent Newspapers' motoring supplement, Fair Lady magazine and East Coast Radio. Wendy is a Cars.co.za Consumer Awards judge.

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Wendy Knowler

Hardbody

Hyundai

Nissan

NP300

Toyota

Yaris

Global NCAP slams Hardbody safety, Yaris & i20 ‘unstable’

As if the abysmal performance of the Nissan NP300 "Hardbody" in recent Global NCAP crash testing abroad was not enough cause for concern, the inability of locally sourced Toyota Yaris, Hyundai i20 and Kia Rio to score more than 3 stars for occupant safety suggests that South African consumers are paying exorbitant prices for vehicles that

Global NCAP slams Hardbody safety, Yaris & i20 'unstable'

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Figo

Ford

Kuga

Ford Announces Figo/Ikon Recall: What this means

Hatchback

Following the much-publicised recall of 1.6-litre turbopetrol Ford Kuga derivatives earlier this year, Ford South Africa has now issued yet another fire-related recall for its entry-level Figo and Ikon models. Herewith the latest details… What Ford’s fire-related Figo and Ikon recall this week lacks in drama – images of dozens of vehicles ablaze at roadsides, and

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Children on the back of a bakkie - new law falls short

Road Safety

It is now against the law to transport school children on the back of a bakkie for reward. However, the real problem lies in the vague regulations that prescribe the manner in which vulnerable young people can be transported on the back of LCVs, writes consumer journalist Wendy Knowler. Just the thought of it makes

Children on the back of a bakkie  new law falls short

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Kuga Fires: Here’s What You Need to Know

In recent weeks the Ford Kuga engine fire issue has been the subject of much controversy and debate, particularly on social media platforms. But in the absence of a recall, and with Ford seemingly slow to react decisively, what must owners of the popular SUV do? Go to the Ford South Africa website, click on

Kuga Fires: Here's What You Need to Know

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Not all parking bays are created equal

Automatic

Bakkie

Cabriolet

Coupe

Crossover

Double Cab Bakkie

Electric

Hybrid

Minivan

Sedan

Single Cab Bakkie

Sports Car

Station Wagon

Supercar

Cars have got a lot bigger over the years, yet parking bays have stayed the same (at best) and, in some cases, they've shrunk. Therefore, if you are considering renting a space for your vehicle, make sure the "parking bay" is adequately sized and practically positioned. Just consider what's happened to the dimensions of the

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3 Must-ask Questions for a Used-Car Salesman

The risks associated with buying used rather than new are far greater for the unwary, but, if you do your homework properly, you’ll discover the problems and spare yourself a whole lot of drama. With the weaker rand driving new car price inflation and living costs soaring, new cars sales in South Africa are declining

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The Motor Industry Ombudsman Of South Africa – In-Depth Q&A

  With around 500 new cases to study every month, the Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa has its work cut out. But how does it work, and who is the man behind it? January 17 2015 was a a big day for the Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa (MIOSA). That's the day it was accredited

The Motor Industry Ombudsman Of South Africa - In-Depth Q&A

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Car Theft Insurance Claims: When Are You Negligent?

Insurance

An insurance company won't pay a motor theft claim if it deems the policyholder or nominated driver to have been negligent in some way. But negligence is a somewhat subjective term; motorists must be aware that insurers can refuse to pay out claims based on how they interpret their clients' actions and circumstances.     On a recent

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Vehicle Warranties: The Devil’s in the Detail

  Aftermarket car warranties are sold as "peace-of-mind" items, but can fall well short of offering the same protection as manufacturers' warranties. Whether you're buying a new vehicle, or adding a warranty to a used car, it's best to read the small print very carefully The large print giveth and the small print taketh away.

Vehicle Warranties: The Devil's in the Detail

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