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AA weighs in on vehicle modifications, corruption

The Mercury

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March 28, 2025

SOUTH Africans like nothing more than taking a stock-standard car and making it faster, louder, brighter and lower, it ranges from mild to wild as we reported recently.

- WILLEM VAN DE PUTTE willem.vdputte@inl.co.za

There are dangers associated with it and it’s often not legal. We reached out to the Automobile Association of South Africa to get their take on what should be kept in mind before taking a grinder to your car.

We also asked for their comment on current roadworthy and licence legislation and its enforcement.

Consider this

The AA acknowledges that South Africa has a strong car culture but are also stating that modifications are legal, safe and compliant with the National Road Traffic Act.”

It also added that before making any modifications, vehicle owners should consider the following:

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