Authorised dealer or direct importer?

Member since 12 October 2017

Willem70New member29 June 2018 06:44:37

Hi everyone. We are buying a car and I will appreciate some advice on the following: Are the direct importers as good as the authorized dealerships? Is it safe to buy from a direct importer? What are the pro's and con's of the two?

Thanks

navin333 Member

Member since 20 June 2017

navin333Member30 June 2018 05:44:07

I would recommend to buy from authorised dealerships since you will be able to inspect the car.

Thirren New member

Member since 31 January 2019

ThirrenNew member31 January 2019 08:55:13

Hi guys

I hope you are well.

I have been on mycar.mu聽 Is Direct Auto a reputable car dealership?

Anyone from South Africa ever brought their car across to Mauritius as I am considering doing this? I wanted to find out how heavy the taxes are and if it is worthwhile doing?

deeneshd Active member

Member since 07 January 2014

deeneshdActive member04 February 2019 10:22:51

Hi,
Most car dealers will offer you at least 6 months warranty on the engine and 1 year warranty on the body. With official dealership, you can check out the car you are going to take. With direct car importers, you will only be able to see pictures of the car and the car has defects which were not seen on the pictures, the importer will not reimburese you nor give you warranty. To be safer, I would recommend getting in contact with an official dealership.
If you are buying a second hand car, you can always take a mechnic to inspect the car for you for a small fee. They will then inspect the car and inform you if it is ok to buy or what are the issues with the car.
Regards
Deenesh