Small Business

Big business and corporations are slowly recovering from the recession, but spare a thought for smaller companies, where it takes much longer to bounce back. Many of them simply don't recover because their customers aren't able to pay them. Carte Blanche Consumer visits some struggling businesses and gets a few tips from those who have survived through tough times.

Planet Wheels III

Five months ago we exposed wheeling and dealing at a used car dealership in Johannesburg. Complaints about Planet Wheels indicated that owner Lynne Schreiber was rolling over payments. Reports were that she was leading a quality lifestyle, but seldom reimbursing her clients. Shortly after our first story, the business was liquidated, leaving many out of pocket and with no wheels. What's happened since? Carte Blanche Consumer catches up with still car-less clients, finds out what Lynne's been up to and locates her former partner John Griffin, who hangs out in Durban.

Handy Hints: Kettle

Another in Carte Blanche Consumer's series of hints for the not-so-handy - be it dealing with oil on one's paving, burns on the carpet, a scratched DVD, or a scale-encrusted kettle.

Home Insurance

Faye and Fuzzy Abdullah were proud home owners until they discovered leaks and concealed cracks caused by bad workmanship. Things got worse when they realised they weren't covered by their home owner's insurance. Carte Blanche Consumer finds out how to properly protect one's home when the roof starts caving in.

Just Checking: Fluids

Carte Blanche Consumer does spot checks on liquids at supermarkets and finds out if we're getting what we pay for. The bottle says you're getting one litre - but, are you really?

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