The Competition Commission’s proposed new code of conduct for the South African automotive industry is set to usher in groundbreaking changes for car owners, automotive aftermarket businesses

In September 2017, the Competition Commission of South Africa published an historic first draft of a new Code of Conduct for the South African Automotive Industry.

This is very different to the rest of the world. In countries such as the US, car owners can buy a motor or service plan separately from their car, giving them greater choice.

Historically, Autoboys Glass Services has disrupted the market by integrating directly with the claims management systems of its insurance partners thus creating transparency in pricing and availability of its aftermarket parts.

Autoboys Glass Services has become the only majority blacked-owned national automotive glass and parts provider in South Africa.

ARC, chaired by mining magnate Patrice Motsepe, is a black-owned and controlled company focusing on the South African and African financial services industry and businesses that deliver exceptional returns on equity.