AUTOFORUM

Look after your car’s 6 vital ‘organs’

Jan, 21 2021, 16:36

According to Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), maintaining a vehicle consistently is not only cost effective but necessary for your safety and that of your passengers too.

Connected cars: Industry will need to ensure fair play says MIWA

Dec, 16 2020, 09:40

The “connected car” has the entire automotive industry buzzing - and rightly so, says Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA).

Towing a trailer – here’s what you need to know

Dec, 10 2020, 12:51

Whether it’s a trailer, a boat or a caravan, towing should be done correctly to avoid damage to your vehicle and accidents on our roads.

Quote or estimate from your mechanic – know the difference

Nov, 05 2020, 16:05

Repairing a car can be a costly exercise so it’s always helpful to know what you are in for before the repair work begins,” says Dewald Ranft,

Out of warranty – no need to panic

Oct, 22 2020, 14:55

keeping your car for a longer time is the responsible thing to do, ending up with no warranty and a major problem could be a bigger headache than you had bargained for.”

Understanding your car service invoice

Oct, 21 2020, 13:51

After taking your car in for a service, have you ever looked at the invoice carefully and wondered what all the line items are?

Culture of non-compliance red flag for consumers

Aug, 14 2020, 12:11

A growing culture of regulatory non-compliance in the motor vehicle repair industry is not only creating an uneven playing field for many accredited workshop owners in the sector, but also placing consumers at risk.

What mechanics wish you knew

Jul, 29 2020, 11:21

Many of us understand very little about cars says Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), and that’s absolutely fine.