RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce introduced on Thursday the outcomes of three evaluations masking automobile dealerships, electrical and digital equipment sellers and distributors, and on-line shops.
The ministry defined that these second phases of evaluations aimed to boost the standard of providers offered, improve institutions’ compliance with authorized requirements, and enhance the shopper expertise.
It clarified that the automobile dealership analysis included 24 dealerships and comprised 4 foremost standards: stock and reservation knowledge, after-sales providers, compliance ranges, and dedication to defending client rights. This was assessed by 16 indicators, most notably the provision of essentially the most requested automobiles, ready lists, upkeep period, and spare elements availability.
The ministry famous that the analysis {of electrical} and digital equipment sellers and distributors included 18 dealerships and distributors and comprised 11 standards. Key amongst these have been dedication to client rights, after-sales and upkeep providers, and compliance with client studies and complaints. This goals to assist shoppers make knowledgeable buying selections and promote competitors amongst dealerships.
The ministry indicated that the analysis of e-commerce shops included 220 on-line shops, assessed by 10 standards. Key amongst these have been the shop’s registration on the Saudi Enterprise Heart platform, the provision of alternate, return, and refund insurance policies, transport and supply insurance policies, client rights and duties, the mechanism for dealing with complaints and solutions, and the outstanding presence of a “Contact Us” icon.
The ministry emphasised that the event of the analysis standards and indicators was a collaborative effort with shoppers and the personal sector, represented by nationwide committees, brokers, and distributors, with the intention of growing the sectors and addressing the challenges going through shoppers.
Final 12 months, the ministry introduced the outcomes of the primary part of the three evaluations performed on brokers, distributors, and shops, and continues to publish the outcomes to boost transparency and empower shoppers to make knowledgeable selections based mostly on dependable info and knowledge.




