MIOSA supported the cancellation of the sale of a high-performance 2021 Toyota GR Yaris after the buyer discovered multiple defects shortly after taking delivery.
The Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa (MIOSA) has backed the cancellation of a sale involving a high-performance 2021 Toyota GR Yaris after the buyer found significant defects, shortly after taking delivery. This included worn tyres, a cracked aftermarket exhaust, and the absence of a spare wheel or tyre repair kit.
The ruling comes after IOL reported that Moksham Soundarajan was unhappy with the R600,000 car he bought in July 2025 from WP Motors dealership in Cape Town.
According to the complaint lodged with MIOSA in August 2025, Soundarajan began noticing serious concerns after driving the vehicle roughly 420 kilometres.
He reported a strong smell of petrol and exhaust fumes entering the cabin, raising immediate concerns about the car’s safety and condition.
