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Mechanic woes: Car parts switching a reality in SA

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<B>MARK YOUR PARTS:</B> In order to ensure that older parts are not fitted to your car, make sure that items such as the battery, tools, jack and spare wheel are marked on the 'job card' and booking sheet by your workshop. <I>Image: iStock</I>
<B>MARK YOUR PARTS:</B> In order to ensure that older parts are not fitted to your car, make sure that items such as the battery, tools, jack and spare wheel are marked on the 'job card' and booking sheet by your workshop. <I>Image: iStock</I>

Johannesburg - Here's a car-repair scenario that is all too common in South Africa: You've booked your car in for a service only to have your battery stop working a few days later.

You're convinced your car's battery was switched  for an older version during the service but you have no no proof this occurred.

Sound familiar? Sadly, many unscrupulous mechanics and workshops are active in SA, according to the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA).

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