Tag: second hand cars
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Bill to ban importation of ‘accident cars’ and over 10-year old cars passed
Parliament has finally passed the Customs Amendment Bill, 2020, which places a ban on the importation of second hand cars of more than ten years old, as well as salvage cars, locally referred to as ‘accident cars’. Although the Minority in Parliament had opposed portions of the law particularly on the grounds of job losses, …
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Banning some 2nd hand & salvaged vehicles; why it is hasty and needs a review [Article]
One news item in the automobile industry in Ghana that has sparked outrage especially among members of the Automobile Dealers Union Ghana (AUDG), is the proposal to ban the importation of used (second-hand) vehicles of more than ten years old, and salvaged cars also known as ‘accident cars’; through the Customs Amendment Bill 2020, currently…