AUTOFORUM

MIWA gets a look at Electric Vehicle developments

Dec, 11 2019, 09:27

The Motor Industry Workshop Association’s (MIWA) Director, Pieter Niemand, MIWA Regional Chairman for the Eastern Cape, Jack Finn, and MIWA representative, Peter van Mosseveld, were recently invited to visit the uYilo eMobility Programme at the Nelso

RMI - a new shift in direction

Dec, 11 2019, 08:15

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has played a definitive role in the motoring industry of South Africa ever since its inception in 1908 and has a proud heritage, representing almost 8 000 members nationally. The RMI brand is locally and

Maintenance crucial as motorists keep their cars for more than 10 years

Dec, 11 2019, 08:10

Economic reasons and newer models becoming more reliable are amongst the reasons why South African motorists are keeping their cars for longer. This is according to research recently published by the Automobile Association. “There’s no doubt that veh

Are you in for a minor car service or a major service? Know the difference

Nov, 29 2019, 08:44

It’s that time. You are reaching your car service mileage marker and it’s time to book your car in for a service. So, are you in for a minor service or a major one?

Truck maintenance crucial ahead of the festive season

Nov, 21 2019, 10:29

More trucks are sure to be hitting the road in the next few weeks as spend and a demand on supply increases ahead of and during the festive season. “Trucks provide a vital service for consumers. Unfortunately, poorly serviced trucks or trucks not bei

Don’t be distracted while driving this festive season

Nov, 15 2019, 15:20

The roads are going to become busier and busier in the next few weeks as schools close and drivers head for their holiday destinations. “Road safety has got to be a priority for everyone as we see thousands of deaths on our roads every festive season

Are you looking for the star-grading at your vehicle repair workshop? You should

Nov, 15 2019, 14:53

We are all aware of the star rating when looking for holiday accommodation but did you know that car repair workshops also receive a star grading? Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a member of the RMI, says a s

Pre-holiday car checks will reduce road accidents

Nov, 06 2019, 23:49

Believe it or not, December is just around the corner and now is the time to get your pre-holiday vehicle checks done before the last-minute scramble begins, says Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud assoc

Can I speak to a human please?

Oct, 31 2019, 18:58

As consumers are slowly being exposed to exciting new options in the motoring sphere, car repair workshops are evaluating where these changes will lead them. “There is much debate in the sector around whether some expertise will become obsolete with

Managing the connected workshop of the future

Oct, 02 2019, 00:25

Greater connectivity, electric vehicles, autonomous cars and data will provide even more momentum for the motoring industry within the next 10 years, and continue to shift gears. This was the message from experts who spoke at the “Beyond 2020 – the R