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    Easy Equities good or bad?

    Did anyone experience any issues with Easy Equities regarding the below Debit order cleared my bank, but EE held my TFSA funds for 4 days and only allocated them into my TFSA after I complained. 😡 It was concerning that EE could be doing this to random customers. Deposit monies into their bank...
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    Sound when autolocking

    Thanks all, much appreciated. To my surprise, the sound is gone :). Made a few trips today and no sound at all.😌
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    Sound when autolocking

    When the autolocking mechanism in my car kicks in while driving off, I hear a sound, similar to a ‘groan’ emanating from the engine compartment, or could be from within the dashboard. However, when I activate the central locking via my transponder key, there is no sound. This sound started...
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    Excessive Car servicing costs at Honda dealerships

    They also offered me an engine flush for R350, fuel line cleaner for R350 and windscreen washer tablet for R100. I declined.
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    Excessive Car servicing costs at Honda dealerships

    Special till end December at CMH Honda. Not sure of other Honda dealerships.
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    Excessive Car servicing costs at Honda dealerships

    R1175.00. For a Ballade
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    Excessive Car servicing costs at Honda dealerships

    Did an oil service at Honda last week. Honda normally fits a Honda branded filter. This time around they fitted a Mahle oil filter that was manufactured in India (no Honda logo on it) . The price of the Mahle filter was R135 compared to the Honda filter that was R119.00. I would have...
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    Woman drives new car through dealership window

    How does something like this happen:unsure: https://www.iol.co.za/news/paramedics-called-after-woman-drives-new-car-through-dealership-window-0faa3f14-d131-417a-a0cc-bc821ba89cb8
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    Car insurance prices and quoting systems tested

    I suspect they also using panel beaters who provide cheaper repair costs as opposed to the bigger reputable shops. Some time back, Santam offered 0 excess on windscreen replacement. However, their service provider was one of those unknown companies I never heard of. Their workmanship was...
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    Car insurance prices and quoting systems tested

    Currently paying R1287.00 for comprehensive car cover with Discovery Insure, R0 access. Got a quote from Naked for R468.00 with R1500.00 access. A saving of R819 a month. Couldn’t believe the saving. However, requested a list of their approved panel beaters. Sadly, this was not forthcoming. My...
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    CONSUMER WATCH | The Rusty Suzuki Swift saga continues

    Similar issues with my Honda which was manufactured in India. Bolts in the engine compartment started to rust as well as some of the suspension components. A mate of mine took his Ballade to the panel shop. He was advised to be cautious when machine polishing his car as the paintwork is very...
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    Car companies need to stop reinventing things that already work

    I can relate to your experience with Honda. The after sales service from Honda is pitiful. My experience: The dealership informed me that they were going to make a warranty claim against a windscreen wiper arm. After querying the status of the claim, the dealership requested that I send them a...
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    Flat battery

    Yep, best to go the proper test route with a report:thumbsup: Thanks, would ask them to check for bad cells.
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    Flat battery

    Purchased a battery (616C) from the Automobile Association in June last year. All went well until February this year. To date the AA had to boost the battery on four occasions. On the 3rd occasion, the battery was taken to the Manufacturer, National Battery, to be tested. The prognosis was that...
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    New Generation Honda Brio Coming 2018/19

    Yes, you correct. Just checked that out. It's also the after sales service that totally put me off the Honda brand.
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