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Hello Peter Review (Detailed & Factual) Headline: Southwheel Gate: Dishonest repairs and broken promises I purchased a 2017 Kia Rio 1
Hello Peter Review (Detailed & Factual) Headline: Southwheel Gate: Dishonest repairs and broken promises I purchased a 2017 Kia Rio 1.4 EX from Southwheel Gate in October, only to be met with gross negligence. Misrepresentation: The car was not serviced; I found filthy filters despite a reset service light. The battery was 3 years expired. *********** Repairs: After reporting a minor noise, they kept my car for 6 days. Tracking shows they took it to a private residence, not a workshop. The car was returned with new faults: ABS light on, noisy bearings, and jerking. Financial Bad Faith: They refused to pay for professional repairs (Kia quoted R43k) and bul**** me into accepting a R10k contribution. They are now refusing to pay back a R4546.00 balance owed for 16 days despite me returning the old parts as requested. This dealership does not value safety or consumer rights. They ignore calls once they have your money. Do not trust their "service" or their word.
