Tag: Cars

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April 24, 2017

Clocked cars

Your car displays the total mileage it has driven on a meter called the odometer on the dashboard – this is essentially a ‘clock’ which tells you how many miles...

April 24, 2017

Cars – your rights if things go wrong

If you buy a used car from a dealer, you are protected under consumer law. However, if you buy privately, you do not have the same rights because the person...

April 24, 2017

Dealer or private seller?

Your consumer rights  will depend on whether you buy from a dealer or a private seller. If you buy from a dealer, you have some protection under consumer law. However, if you...

April 24, 2017

Car checks

When you buy a used car, your consumer rights depend on whether you bought it from a dealer or a private individual. Regardless of who you buy the car from,...

April 24, 2017

Before you buy a car

There are a number of questions you need to ask yourself before you buy a car: What will you use it for? How long do you expect to own it?...

April 24, 2017

Car servicing and repairs

If you own a car you must make sure it is in a safe, roadworthy condition, and to keep it in good working order. There is plenty of competition for...

April 24, 2017

Paying for your car

How to pay for your car is a big decision. From paying cash, to getting a personal loan or buying a car on finance, there are many possibilities. Before you...

April 10, 2017

CCPC targeting motor trade with unannounced inspections

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is carrying out unannounced inspections of car dealers across the country. The aim of the inspections is to uncover dealers who mislead consumers...

March 12, 2017

Car insurance

If you drive a motor vehicle, by law you must have motor insurance. It is a criminal offence to drive without motor insurance. If caught you may have to pay...

March 12, 2017

Car rental

Find out what you need to know about renting a car - before you book, when you pick up the car and when you drop it back, as well as...

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