Lack of service delivery a massive headache for dealerships
- Dealer News
- 11 November 2025
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Frustration with vehicle licensing offices owing to a lack of service delivery is nothing new, but in the Vaal Triangle it boiled over, especially for car dealerships whose business relies on vehicle registrations.
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