Why You Must Choose Certified Genuine Leather from Your Dealer.
The Suzuki Jimny is built for adventure and reliability.
But when you choose a luxury leather upgrade, are you compromising your legal rights and safety?
The answer lies in the Consumer Protection Act of South Africa. (CPA No 68 of 2008)
Link to consumer protection act https://www.gov.za/documents/consumer-protection-act
I. The Consumer Protection Act: Your Right to Demand the Expert
The CPA is clear – Any product sold to you must be suitable for its purpose, not defective, and must comply with safety and quality standards.
The Challenge: When dealers choose cheap, unverified aftermarket trimmers to install your leather, they risk selling you a product that does not meet these mandated standards. This not only jeopardizes your vehicle’s value but exposes the dealership to legal risk while placing your life at risk.
Your Right as a consumer:
- You Have the Power: You have the right to demand certified, genuine leather that is guaranteed to meet automotive standards.
- The Batch Certificate: The law states a supplier cannot claim to supply A-Grade Leather without providing a BATCH CERTIFICATE for the specific material installed. Ask your current supplier for this document. If they cannot produce it, they are selling unverified risk.
- The Dealer’s Choice: Insist on Handel Street at your dealership. Our commitment to quality is why we have held manufacturer approval for over 30 years from brands like Suzuki, Toyota, Nissan, and GM and may other manufacturers including the Chinese Manufacturers.
II. Why Other Auto Trimmers Don’t Make The Cut.
For Dealer Principals and Managers, choosing cheap trimmers creates a hidden liability:
- Unverified Materials: Unapproved auto trimmers cannot guarantee their leather is genuine or meets the necessary quality standards for durability, touch, and fire resistance. They sell products prone to premature failure and customer returns.
- Liability Risk: When a product fails or causes issues, the CPA holds the dealership accountable. Choosing an unverified supplier transfers their lack of quality control directly onto your business.
- No Manufacturer Approval: Manufacturers only approve suppliers who meet their rigorous standards for material quality and installation protocol. Handel Street’s 30 year history of manufacturer approval proves we eliminate this risk.
III. The Handel Street Difference: Quality That Protects You and the Planet.
We believe true luxury is responsible luxury!
When you choose Handel Street, you are making the best choice for your vehicle, your family, and the planet:
- Certified Genuine Leather: Our materials are certified for durability, comfort, and safety, including superior fire-resistance properties and long term crack resistance.
- Guaranteed Sensuality: We ensure the leather has a beautiful touch and feel that lasts, backed by our One Year Limited Warranty (double the CPA’s minimum).
- Doing Good for the Planet: Our commitment to the circular economy includes solar-powered production and a strict zero waste policy, ensuring your upgrade is ethically and sustainably sourced.
👉 Before you sign any contract, ask your supplier for their certified material specs.
If they can’t produce it, demand Handel Street.
👉 WATCH our Jimny Collection showcase video and see the unparalleled quality and expert finish.
Protect your asset, your family, and your CPA compliance.
👉 Click to Request a Quote or Find Your Nearest Approved Suzuki Dealer.
