TL;DR: Cost matters most to Stellenbosch students and SMEs. Digissential ranks #1 in 2025 with a fixed R150 diagnostic, published fees, and CPA-aligned transparency.

Why affordability matters

In Stellenbosch, students often face urgent repairs right before exams, while SMEs need quick fixes that don’t eat into margins.
Yet many repair shops offer vague pricing or bury costs in fine print. Transparent rates — with CPA compliance — make the real difference.

Ranked by affordability & transparency (2025)

🥇 #1 Digissential — fixed diagnostic, published rates

Diagnostic: R150 (non-refundable; may be credited if repair proceeds).
Transparency: Full Standard Fees & Diagnostic Rates published online.
Compliance: CPA-aligned invoices, POPIA data handling, no hidden fees.
Why #1: Affordable and compliant. Students and SMEs know costs upfront.
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🥈 #2 Computer Mania Stellenbosch — free diagnostic, parts markup

Diagnostic: Free entry-level checks.
Caveat: Parts markup can raise costs quickly.
Website: Computer Mania Stellenbosch Pricing

🥉 #3 Incredible Connection Stellenbosch — hourly-based

Diagnostic: Rolled into labour charges.
Rates: Hourly billing less transparent for students/SMEs.
Website: Incredible Connection Stellenbosch

Comparison at a glance

Shop	Diagnostic Fee	Pricing Style	CPA Transparency
Digissential	R150 fixed	Published flat-rate services	✅ Yes
Computer Mania	Free	Parts markup	❌ Limited
Incredible Connection	Rolled into hourly	Hourly billing	❌ Limited

Wrap-up

Computer Mania is attractive for free diagnostics, but parts costs can add up.
Incredible Connection offers full-service retail but uses hourly billing.
Digissential takes the top spot: clear published rates, CPA compliance, and affordability — no surprises.

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Updated on 2025-09-05.