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Cape Town car dealership WP Motor Sales is appealing a ruling ordering a R270,000 refund and a R200,000 fine after a second-hand car broke down two days after purchase.
A Cape Town man’s battle against a car dealership ends victoriously as he secures a refund from WP Motor Sales following a breakdown two days after purchase.
Even in its standard guise the Defender is already extremely capable but the engineering and finishing on the Octa significantly raises the bar.
There is currently a significant skills shortage in the Motor Body Repair sector, creating a high demand for well-trained professionals.
Residents of Reservoir Hills are voicing their frustrations over hazardous potholes that have damaged vehicles and posed risks to motorists, urging local authorities to take immediate action.
The Western Cape Mobility Department is offering free vehicle safety inspections for scholar transport operators on January 13 and 14, ensuring safer journeys for learners as schools reopen.
Durban Metro Police have launched a series of raids in Umbilo to tackle the issue of illegal street mechanics operating on public pavements, following complaints from local business owners.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli announces the addition of 36 police vehicles to the SAPS fleet, aiming to enhance law enforcement capabilities and address the ongoing challenges of crime in the province.
The eThekwini Municipality is addressing the rise of illegal mechanics in Umbilo, following complaints from local businesses about their disruptive practice.
The National Consumer Commission warns that an increasing number of South Africans are finding major faults with their used cars shortly after purchase. Here’s how to make a sensible purchase.
Volvo Cars South Africa is offering what it calls a non-transferable lifetime guarantee on genuine parts fitted to out-of-warranty vehicles, but there are a few stipulations.
The innovative solution gives qualifying MFC vehicle finance clients access to finance for when they need to replace their tyres.
Mahindra, the India-based car manufacturing giant in its 20th-anniversary investment in SA, announced that it would build a 14 000m² assembly plant at the Dube Trade Port, north of Durban.
Car mechanics have long been male, but one Durban woman is starring in the trade. Thubelihle Khumalo, 29, is a mechanic at BMW Ballito, having served her two-year internship with the high-end brand.
Durban metro police conducted a by-law enforcement operation on the uMngeni Road. The purpose was to ensure business compliance from illegal traders and to charge mechanics operating on pavements.
The latest Toyota Prado has gone back to its roots with design cues harking back to earlier Land Cruisers. But how capable is it? We spent some time with the new model in Mozambique.
Colder weather creates something of a vicious cycle for weaker batteries that have seen better days. Here’s how to stay on top of the problem.
In case you’ve been living under rock, then you wouldn’t be aware of the epic London 2 Cape Town journey that has taken social media by storm which is currently been undertaken by three best friends in their 2010 Toyota Hilux D-4D named Edna.
Amid the excitement of purchasing a car at Tsoeu BD Auto one consumer's journey took an unexpected turn, revealing a narrative of dashed expectations, undisclosed defects, and a quest for justice in the face of adversity.
The motor repair industry has for years been seen as a man's world, but one workshop owner decided to defy the notion and give it an all-gender revamp.
Other than the price tag of a car, people also need to factor in other costs like insurance and maintenance before they buy a car.
When you downgrade your car, one of your goals is to lower your monthly budget, but this could also mean sacrifices in car performance and comfort.
A car scrap company is offering jilted lovers the opportunity to ‘scrap’ their exes.
A day earlier, Toyota's small-car unit, Daihatsu Motor, said it would halt shipments of all of its vehicles indefinitely after discovering more safety-inspection irregularities.
An investigation into a safety scandal found issues at some 64 models, including 22 sold under the Toyota brand.