

Honda Southern Africa
NPS Score
-100
Recommended: Unlikely
Oct '25 - Sep '26
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Share Your Experience1 reviews | Active since May 2026
I can share my frustration.I purchased a Honda Ballade on recommendation.Having previously owned two Honda Motorcycles I saw no reason not to due to the above excellent service received from my two motorcycles. First of all it is not a Ballade so do not expect Ballade level service.It is actually a Honda City that is badged a Ballade in ZA. Shortly after buying the car downward spiral began.First was the front brake discs that decided to warp.Then over a short period of time all shockabsorber mounts had to be replaced.I had to have the one rear stubaxle and bearing replaced.I had a large amount of parts failing that got passed off as wear and tear items.This car was a bag of spanners.Also these spares we're failing way prematurely.This car really sucked me dry. I got a distinct feeling that the DP was just "amusing" me as he really did not look after my interests as a customer.He was very non committal and evasive at times. The rest of the staff was no beter and some times even telling you bald face lies. Sorry don't know what the advantage is of buying a Honda as it just unforseen costs and all-round prohibitive running and servicing cost. Got stung 10k for a lubrication service. Honda is riding a reputation in South Africa that they lost decades ago with the original Ballade. Also all their reasons for the failures were successfully counter argued by me being mechanically minded and driving for 40 years.Most of their arguments was centered around "The Customer is responsible".The Customer does not exercise enough care whilst operating the vehicle and so forth. I have since offloaded this vehicle.I have moved on to a other manufacturer that is serving me so much better,from the get go.
1 reviews | Active since May 2026
I can share my frustration.I purchased a Honda Ballade on recommendation.Having previously owned two Honda Motorcycles I saw no reason not to due to the above excellent service received from my two motorcycles. First of all it is not a Ballade so do not expect Ballade level service.It is actually a Honda City that is badged a Ballade in ZA. Shortly after buying the car downward spiral began.First was the front brake discs that decided to warp.Then over a short period of time all shockabsorber mounts had to be replaced.I had to have the one rear stubaxle and bearing replaced.I had a large amount of parts failing that got passed off as wear and tear items.This car was a bag of spanners.Also these spares we're failing way prematurely.This car really sucked me dry. I got a distinct feeling that the DP was just "amusing" me as he really did not look after my interests as a customer.He was very non committal and evasive at times. The rest of the staff was no beter and some times even telling you bald face lies. Sorry don't know what the advantage is of buying a Honda as it just unforseen costs and all-round prohibitive running and servicing cost. Got stung 10k for a lubrication service. Honda is riding a reputation in South Africa that they lost decades ago with the original Ballade. Also all their reasons for the failures were successfully counter argued by me being mechanically minded and driving for 40 years.Most of their arguments was centered around "The Customer is responsible".The Customer does not exercise enough care whilst operating the vehicle and so forth. I have since offloaded this vehicle.I have moved on to a other manufacturer that is serving me so much better,from the get go.
1 reviews | Active since Feb 2015
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally express my extreme dissatisfaction with the handling of my claim following an accident on 7 December 2025. On 7 December 2025, I was involved in an accident, and arranged for a tow truck to transport my vehicle to a yard for assessment, as it was undrivable. On 9 December 2025, an assessor was appointed, and by 11 December 2025, I was informed that my claim had been approved. I was advised that would complete the repairs within approximately eight days. However, on 15 December 2025, when we went to Riverside Panel Beaters to hand over the vehicle key, we were informed that the vehicle had not yet been delivered to them. We were told that they did not have a tow truck available and that Naked Insurance needed to arrange transport. This was despite the fact that the vehicle had already been declared undrivable. On 19 December 2025, the panel beaters requested additional funds from Naked Insurance, as the damages were more extensive than initially quoted. Shortly thereafter, they closed for the festive season from 22 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. When they reopened in January 2026, I followed up and was informed that the required spare parts would take approximately one month to be delivered, with an expected date of 15 February 2026. In the meantime, I was required to return the hire vehicle due to the 60-day hire limitation in my policy. This has left me completely stranded without transport, and neither the insurer nor the panel beaters have been able to offer any assistance or alternative solution. On 15 February 2026, the parts had still not arrived, and the delivery date was moved yet again to 4 March 2026. As of today, 4 March 2026, the repairs remain incomplete as they are still awaiting parts. I have been informed that the core issue is the unavailability of Honda parts in South Africa. If this is indeed the case, then , along with Naked Insurance and Riverside Panel Beaters, need to take responsibility for the severe inconvenience caused to me as a client. What was initially communicated as an eight-day repair has now extended to nearly three months. The lack of coordination, poor communication, and absence of proactive problem-solving are completely unacceptable. Being left without transport for such an extended period, due to delays entirely outside of my control, reflects extremely poorly on all parties involved. I am very disappointed in the service and delivery provided. The level of client satisfaction in this matter has been an absolute disgrace. I request an urgent written explanation for the continued delays, a confirmed completion date, and a clear solution regarding my transport situation until the repairs are finalized. I expect a prompt response. Kind regards,Nicoline Erasmus
1 reviews | Active since Feb 2015
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally express my extreme dissatisfaction with the handling of my claim following an accident on 7 December 2025. On 7 December 2025, I was involved in an accident, and arranged for a tow truck to transport my vehicle to a yard for assessment, as it was undrivable. On 9 December 2025, an assessor was appointed, and by 11 December 2025, I was informed that my claim had been approved. I was advised that would complete the repairs within approximately eight days. However, on 15 December 2025, when we went to Riverside Panel Beaters to hand over the vehicle key, we were informed that the vehicle had not yet been delivered to them. We were told that they did not have a tow truck available and that Naked Insurance needed to arrange transport. This was despite the fact that the vehicle had already been declared undrivable. On 19 December 2025, the panel beaters requested additional funds from Naked Insurance, as the damages were more extensive than initially quoted. Shortly thereafter, they closed for the festive season from 22 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. When they reopened in January 2026, I followed up and was informed that the required spare parts would take approximately one month to be delivered, with an expected date of 15 February 2026. In the meantime, I was required to return the hire vehicle due to the 60-day hire limitation in my policy. This has left me completely stranded without transport, and neither the insurer nor the panel beaters have been able to offer any assistance or alternative solution. On 15 February 2026, the parts had still not arrived, and the delivery date was moved yet again to 4 March 2026. As of today, 4 March 2026, the repairs remain incomplete as they are still awaiting parts. I have been informed that the core issue is the unavailability of Honda parts in South Africa. If this is indeed the case, then , along with Naked Insurance and Riverside Panel Beaters, need to take responsibility for the severe inconvenience caused to me as a client. What was initially communicated as an eight-day repair has now extended to nearly three months. The lack of coordination, poor communication, and absence of proactive problem-solving are completely unacceptable. Being left without transport for such an extended period, due to delays entirely outside of my control, reflects extremely poorly on all parties involved. I am very disappointed in the service and delivery provided. The level of client satisfaction in this matter has been an absolute disgrace. I request an urgent written explanation for the continued delays, a confirmed completion date, and a clear solution regarding my transport situation until the repairs are finalized. I expect a prompt response. Kind regards,Nicoline Erasmus
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