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The Automobile Association (AA) launched an innovative service with independent vehicle dealerships and AA Approved workshops across the country to provide consumers with credible information on pre-owned vehicles they intend purchasing. Through the service, dealerships can offer an AA 125-point inspection of vehicles and thereby provide a comprehensive report on the vehicle to prospective buyers.
Consumers across South Africa will be able to access this service at all dealerships that display the AA Certified Pre-Owned branding.
Hi-Way Motors in Dundee has joined the fast-growing list of dealerships that are partnering with the AA around the country that will be offering this service to its customers. Having been in the business of selling cars for the past 40 years, these business owners know first-hand what a customer needs and wants when shopping for a car.
“In developing this product and service, the AA along with our brand partner AA Warranties, recognised that we can offer support to independent dealerships while providing the motoring public a valuable and credible service that enhances the selling and purchasing experience,” says Willem Groenewald, AA CEO.
Critically, the inspection process does not offer a “pass” or “fail” assessment of a vehicle. Instead, it provides a report which states the “facts” of the vehicle at the time of assessment.
“In all my years of being in business since opening my doors forty years ago, this amazing opportunity tops everything. To be able to market my dealership and workshop along with the AA brand is irresistible. My decision to partner with the most recognisable brand in the industry was therefore simple and instantaneous. We at Hi-Way Motors are excited about the journey ahead and, for the first time in a long while the future looks promising,” said dealership owner Junaid Pandor.
The AA is engaging with independent dealerships across the country regarding the AA Certified Pre-Owned accreditation. The intention is to have a minimum of 150 dealerships in South Africa offering the service in the next two years.
