AA raises alarm over lax vehicle safety standard in SA

JOHANNESBURG - The Automobile Association (AA) has raised concerns about the safety and quality of vehicles coming into South Africa.

Although a variety of brands, they are predominantly worried about Chinese vehicles coming into the country.

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CEO Bobby Ramagwede said certain vehicle models may not meet structural safety and manufacturing standards.

Ramagwede said they have noticed a worrying trend.

"The gap between our safety standards and international safety standards is quite big," he said.

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He said the country cannot rely on the minimum safety standards alone to approve vehicles imported into the country.

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