Setback for motorists as court rules in favour of ‘on-the-road’ fees

The NCR has been fighting the practice for years but dealerships and vehicle-loan financers have won the right to add the extra charges

29 January 2023 - 00:00

The National Credit Regulator (NCR) appears to come to the end of the road in its fight to outlaw the practice of padding car loans with “on-the-road” fees, including pre-delivery checks and car valets...

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