SMD Reviews

The salvage car auction space in South Africa is heating up—not just with competition, but with growing concerns around buyer safety. SMD (Salvage Management & Disposals) has again issued an urgent scam warning (see image below), urging customers to be cautious of fake invoices and fraudulent banking details. According to the notice, scammers are targeting […]

The South African salvage car market is buzzing—but not in a good way. Salvage Management & Disposals (SMD), a long-standing player in the auction scene, is currently under a dark cloud as fraud and scam warnings continue to surface. The big question on everyone’s mind is: Is it still safe to buy from SMD in

The South African salvage car industry is under scrutiny once again—this time not because of the vehicles, but because of potential internal vulnerabilities at one of its largest players: Salvage Management & Disposals (SMD). Recent scam alerts issued by SMD (see image below) raise critical concerns: how are fraudsters gaining access to client information, invoice

The South African salvage vehicle market is no stranger to risk—but now, it’s not just about damaged cars. Scammers are targeting buyers, and SMD seems to be bearing the brunt of it. A recent alert issued by SMD (see image below) warns customers about fake invoices and fraudulent banking details being circulated via email and

For years, Salvage Management & Disposals (SMD) has been the go-to name in South Africa’s salvage car market. They’ve held a dominant position, offering wrecked or repossessed vehicles through auctions, mostly attracting dealers and experienced buyers. But over the last few months, a new name has been steadily rising and shaking things up: GoBid.co.za. The

Purchasing a car should be an exciting milestone, but for Yamkela M, it turned into a distressing ordeal. In his review, Yamkela recounts how a car purchase worth R47,500 on 1st June became a source of endless frustration. On the day of collection, he was informed that the car did not have the required papers,

When it comes to online vehicle auctions, clear communication and accurate payment details are crucial. Sikelwa M shares her distressing experience with SMD in East London, where a mix-up in bank account numbers resulted in her losing a significant sum of money. On 24th June 2024, Sikelwa paid a registration fee to bid for a

When it comes to vehicle auctions, a smooth and transparent process is key to building trust with customers. However, Jaco O shares his disheartening experience with SMD’s lot auction platform, which has left him questioning their business ethics. Jaco recounts that during a particular auction, the bidding ended abruptly without any indication of whether he

When buying a vehicle online, trust is paramount. However, Charles M recounts a troubling experience with SMD that has left him feeling deceived and frustrated. His story serves as an important reminder for all buyers to be vigilant and well-informed. On August 21, 2024, Charles placed a bid for what was advertised as a “starter”

When it comes to transparency and accountability, Themba M raises serious concerns about SMD’s practices. In his review, he explains that he has yet to receive any meaningful feedback from the SMD investigator—who has only been in touch via email—and he warns potential buyers about the company’s handling of customer cases. Themba M doesn’t stop