5 car dealers in hot water in South Africa

A Gauteng High Court ruling has resulted in five car dealers being ordered to refund consumers a total of R1,122,090.70 and pay R555,000 in penalties, following a Tribunal's finding that Flawless Cars contravened the Consumer Protection Act by disregarding a compliance notice issued by the National Consumer Commission in 2025. The NCC welcomed the ten rulings, which also saw six other automotive sector suppliers held accountable, highlighting a significant crackdown on consumer protection violations in the industry.