This is according to a report in the City Press, which said South African motorists will be the biggest winners of these proposals.

The proposals drafted by the Competition Commission are aimed at addressing anti-competitive practices in the car repairs and parts industry.

As it currently stands, motorists have to service and repair their cars at approved dealers or service repair agents.

If a motorist does not adhere to this rule, they will void their warranty and will forfeit their right for free repairs should something go wrong.

All equipment and accessories also have to be approved by the vehicle manufacturers, which puts them in full control of the car servicing and repairs industry.

The Competition Commission’s proposals will break the car manufacturers’ hold on the motoring industry by allowing car owners to service or repair their vehicle at any repair company without voiding their warranty.

This, the Competition Commission said, will result in more choice and lower prices for car services, repairs, and parts.

Because of the lower parts and repair prices, it can also lead to lower vehicle insurance premiums.

These new proposals are a big win for the Right to Repair Campaign (R2RC), which fights for consumers to have their vehicles serviced, maintained and repaired at a workshop of their choice.

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