As it stands, local car owners are unique in the world because they are typically locked into using a vehicle manufacturer’s service centres, repair shops and parts in what are dubbed ‘embedded’ motor or service plans.
The days of vehicle manufacturers threatening to void your warranty if you use an independent service centre or repair shop will soon be a thing of the past.
The proposed code is expected to empower car owners with the right to repair or service their vehicles at a provider of their choice, without voiding their warranties, he said.
The proposed Code is expected to empower car owners with the right to repair or service their vehicles at a provider of their choice‚ without voiding their warranties.
As it stands, SA car owners are unique in the world because they are typically locked into using a vehicle manufacturer’s service centres, repair shops and parts in what are dubbed ‘embedded’ motor or service plans.
Classic Fm Business host Michael Avery chats to Filum Ho, CEO Autoboys and Vice Chairman Right to Repair SA (R2RSA), about how SA’s new automotive code can help kickstart economic growth.
This is very different to the rest of the world. In countries such as the US, car owners can buy a motor or service plan separately from their car, giving them greater choice.
