Consumer Hacks with Wendy Knowler
Know your rights as a consumer. ECR’s Consumer Watchdog, Wendy Knowler, is giving us daily consumer tips to help empower you as a consumer. Here are the latest Consumer Hacks with Wendy Knowler.
What to ask before you buy in an estate, duplex or block of flats
What to ask before you buy in an estate, duplex or block of flats
Not all “bubbly” is created equal
If the bubbly on the shelf or in an ad seems like a bargain it could be a wine’s estate’s sparkling wine, rather than MCC - Méthode Cap Classique, which is South Africa’s version of champagne.
Beware the great pretenders
I get a lot of heartbreaking emails from people who have fallen victim to vishing - bank fraud carried out over the phone.
Don’t swipe your card at the toll plazas
Don’t swipe your card at the toll plazas
Is your i20 peeling?
Is your i20 peeling?
No, it’s not your lucky day; it’s a procurement scam
No, it’s not your lucky day; it’s a procurement scam
Don’t opt for a third party claim if you have your own insurance
Don’t opt for a third party claim if you have your own insurance?
Can a retailer impose a minimum card spend?
Can a retailer impose a minimum card spend?
Buying a car? Check the paperwork
Buying a car? Check the paperwork, urges Wendy Knowler.
Use your gift voucher asap
Use your gift voucher asap, urges Wendy Knowler
Don’t assume all online retailers play by the rules
Don’t assume all online retailers play by the rules, warns Wendy Knowler.
Can you force a retailer to sell you something at a price they claim was a mistake?
Can you force a retailer to sell you something at a price they claim was a mistake?
Are you still paying fees on ancient, dormant fuel cards?
Are you still paying fees on ancient, dormant fuel cards?
What makes a pack of mince “extra lean”?
What makes a pack of mince “extra lean”? Wendy Knowler has the details
A tale of two beds
A tale of two beds
That “leather” lounge suite is not a bargain, it’s an eyesore waiting to happen
That “leather” lounge suite is not a bargain, it’s an eyesore waiting to happen
Is your car really for “private” use only?
Is your car really for “private” use only?
Tow trucks - make sure you’re in control of who hooks up your car
Tow trucks - make sure you’re in control of who hooks up your car
Buying tinned tuna - do yourself a “solid”
Buying tinned tuna - do yourself a “solid”
Your order is broken when delivered. Who is liable?
Your order is broken when delivered. Who is liable?