The countrys high courts, the National Consumer Tribunal and the Supreme Court of Appeal all fought for the rights of consumers in terms of the Consumer Protection Act last year, getting millions back for consumers.
The cherry on top was the recent ground-breaking judgment by the Supreme Court of Appeal against WesBank, where the court ruled that a bank is not only a creditor but also a supplier that is subject to the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act CPA if it finances your car.
Banks now also responsible for cars sold with defectsUntil now, consumers could return a used car that had defects in the first six months to the dealer and receive a refund . If the car was financed by a bank, the consumer had to repay the bank after getting the refund from the dealer.
