# Summary

- Link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/guidelines-for-competition-in-the-south-african-automotive-aftermarket-industry/summary/
- Published: 2020-02-18T11:35:56+02:00
- Author: dearSA

[ GUIDELINES FOR COMPETITION IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/guidelines-for-competition-in-the-south-african-automotive-aftermarket-industry/)

1.1 These guidelines have been prepared in terms of section 79(1) of the
 Competition
Act No. 89 of 1998, as amended (“the Act”) which provides that the Competition Commission(“
Commission”) may prepare guidelines to indicate its approach on any matter falling
within its jurisdiction in terms of the Act. These guidelines are not binding on
the Commission, the Competition Tribunal or the Competition Appeal Court in the 
exercise of their respective discretion, or their interpretation of the Act.

1.2 This process was triggered by multiple complaints the Commission received in
from various independent players in the automotive aftermarket as well as members
of the public. These parties raised concerns about alleged anticompetitive practices,
such as pricing behaviour in the automotive aftermarket, and agreements that foreclose
independent players at all levels of the automotive value chain.

1.3 These guidelines provide practical guidance for the Automotive industry, with
the aim of transforming the automotive aftermarket and encouraging competition through
greater participation of small businesses as well as historically disadvantaged 
groups.