I'll Never Buy WBC Car

DANGER: WEBUYCARS' VEHICLE ASSESSMENT REPORTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

- Roy Cokayne

A consumer has highlighted the danger of prospective used vehicle buyers relying on so-called independent vehicle assessment reports compiled by Dekra Automotive when considering purchasing vehicles from JSE-listed WeBuyCars and other used vehicle dealers.

Journalist Jonathan Witt posted a message on X on Thursday last week about his experience when he went to look at some vehicle stock at WeBuyCars at The Dome in Randburg.

Witt said two cars caught his fancy. He had a look at them, and drove one.

"To be clear the pricing, while on the lower end of the scale, is still in line with market value.

"The salesmen either directly stated or implied that both cars are in excellent condition.

"The @DEKRA_sa reports claimed that both vehicles were in good or very good condition with no evidence of damage, faults or repairs, and both are categorised as being 'Platinum' condition.