在违反南非消费者法律后, WeBuycars将支付140 000美元的罚款和退款。 WeBuyCars to pay $140,000 fine and refunds after violating South Africa’s consumer laws.

WeBuy Cars同意罚款250万兰特和向31名消费者退款340万兰特,因为国家消费者法庭已就违反南非《消费者保护法》的指控批准了一项解决方案。 WeBuyCars has agreed to a R2.5 million fine and R3.4 million in refunds to 31 consumers after the National Consumer Tribunal approved a settlement over allegations it violated South Africa’s Consumer Protection Act. 该公司因出售有未披露缺陷的旧车和使用不公平的合同条款,剥夺消费者的合法权利,包括对有缺陷的车辆采取补救措施,而受到审查。 The company faced scrutiny for selling used cars with undisclosed defects and using unfair contract terms that stripped consumers of legal rights, including remedies for faulty vehicles. 法庭依据不评估机械可靠性的Dekra报告裁定条款无效。 The tribunal ruled invalid clauses relying on Dekra reports that don’t assess mechanical reliability. 作为同意令的一部分,WeBuyCars必须修改其销售条件,启动一个为期两年的消费者认识方案,并在五年内创造300个新的就业机会。 As part of the consent order, WeBuyCars must revise its sales terms, launch a two-year consumer awareness program, and create 300 new jobs over five years. 这项命令如同高等法院的裁决一样可以执行,标志着在旧汽车市场上消费者权利的重大强制执行。 The order, enforceable like a High Court decision, marks a significant enforcement of consumer rights in the used car market. 国家消费者委员会继续对包括Shein和Temu在内的其他公司可能违反《全面和平协议》的行为进行调查。 The National Consumer Commission continues investigating other companies, including Shein and Temu, over potential CPA violations.