With the rise of car dealers and alleged collusion in the automotive industry, the Namibian Competition Commission is considering measures to improve market conditions after finalising an investigation last July.  

Second-hand car and part sales have surged, especially in the capital, with repairs often done under trees or open spaces.  

Business Today visited dealers in Greenwell Matongo, Wanaheda, and Northern Industrial Area.  

Abel Paulino, 60, sells second-hand engine and body parts along Greenwell Matongo Road without a permit.  

He sources parts from others and resells them:  

"People mostly look for second-hand mirrors, bumpers, and batteries. We don’t have permits. Police arrest sellers if they find stolen parts, saying we encourage theft."

Paulino says verifying if parts are stolen is a challenge.  

"Bumpers sell for $250 to $450, depending on condition. Tyres are mostly 17 or 18-inch, but not many buyers."

The Competition Commission’s 2018 probe into alleged anti-competitive practices by manufacturers, dealerships, and panel beaters is complete.  

Dealers cannot appoint panel beaters for warranty repairs—only manufacturers can approve them after audits.  

Dealers are only responsible for selling and servicing their brands.