Car dealer WeBuyCars has agreed to pay a fine of R2.5 million and refund 31 consumers who complained after buying used cars that proved to have defects, while the terms of sale deprived them of their rights under consumer legislation.
The National Consumer Tribunal NCT confirmed a settlement agreement between the National Consumer Commission NCC and WeBuyCars after a constructive engagement between them. The confirmation carries the same weight as a High Court order.
The NCC referred the settlement agreement to the Tribunal on 3 December, and after due consideration, the Consumer Tribunal confirmed the settlement agreement on 19 December, making it a consent order in terms of section 741 of the Consumer Protection Act CPA.
