The 17th of January 2023 marks eight years since the South African Automotive Industry Code of Conduct (Code) came into effect. The Code and the Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa (MIOSA) were accredited by the Department of Trade Industry and Competitions in terms of Section 82 of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA).
It has been three months since the inception of the Automotive Aftermarket Guidelines.
Consumers warm up to the MIOSA online application for assistance system amid COVID-19 National Lockdown
What to look out for when purchasing an aftermarket maintenance plan or extended warranty policy
Following the announcement of different levels of COVID-19 national lockdown, a third of MIOSA's workforce resumed its office duties on the 4th of May 2020, while the remainder has been working remotely from home.
All MIOSA departments working remotely during national lockdown
’n Kraaifonteinse motorhandelaar - wat 'n skedonk aan 'n kliënt verkoop en toe geweier het om haar geld terug te gee toe die kar vyf dae later breek - se bates word nou op 'n veiling verkoop omdat die handelaar nie 'n reuseboete kan betaal wat deur die Verbruikerskommissie opgelê is nie.