Don’t let your mechanic get you to spend more than you need to on older-car maintenance. And be wary of ‘free inspections’ when you go in for a recall.

Township mechanics in South Africa unite to turbocharge their small businesses Independent car mechanics in South Africa’s townships have long worked outside of the country’s vehicle repair ...

A regulation change in 2020 also made a big difference. New “right to repair” rules in South Africa mean car owners can now have their vehicles serviced by registered independent mechanics and not ...

New “right to repair” rules in South Africa mean car owners can now have their vehicles serviced by registered independent mechanics and not lose their warranties.