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Informal motor mechanics say they have seen an increase in the number of holiday makers in need of last-minute repair work before travelling.

A female mechanic trainee working on a car.say they have seen an increase in the number of holiday makers in need of last-minute repair work before travelling.

JNS Employeee, Idma Phillips says, “About a month ago, we’ve been seeing movement, business wise, yes. Since the pandemic started we’ve been off and on but like every other business, we’ve climbed back up and moved forward.” “I brought my car in today because I’m leaving for Mafikeng tomorrow. So, I want my car to be roadworthy to avoid car accidents on the road,” said a motorist.

With most of the vehicles on the South African roads more than ten years old, keeping these cars on the road often comes at huge costs.

 

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Those mechanics are a real problem, they fix one thing & break something else, I can't wait to buy a new car so I don't have to deal with them anymore, they need to be regulated & held accountable otherwise they will do more harm than good...

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