AUTOFORUM

Workshops battle with abandoned cars issue

May, 23 2019, 19:40

Cars left abandoned at repair workshops, are an inconvenience that workshop owners face around the country.

The small town dealer decline - What this means for motorists

Apr, 25 2019, 22:42

The migration of dealerships out of small towns has left many motorists inconvenienced and having to incur extra costs to have their vehicles serviced.

R2R expands across industries

Jan, 25 2019, 03:46

As South Africa is preparing for implementation of an automotive industry code that supports the Right to Repair (R2R), the European Union, United States and other countries are starting to implement R2R in other industries.

Apprenticeship programmes powering auto aftermarket sector

Dec, 03 2018, 06:29

“Currently there are also many people who have been working in the industry for years without a formal trade certificate. We aim to make formal training the norm, to improve the industry’s credibility and promote it as a professional career."

R2R means competitive pricing and job creation

Dec, 03 2018, 06:17

Fair competition means parts and servicing prices will drop and as vehicle owners have greater choice, they will be more willing to service their vehicles regularly. There’s no doubt this will lead to increased employment and job opportunities.”

Truck servicing - the time is nigh

Nov, 20 2018, 09:41

Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA) is appealing to all truck owners to ensure their vehicles are in top condition before the December rush.

Right to Repair announces leadership changes

Sep, 21 2018, 04:12

Right to Repair SA (R2RSA) has confirmed its new Chairman, Gunther Schmitz, effective 23 August.

RMI membership fraud highlighted

Sep, 06 2018, 09:02

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation recently used the media to warn motorists and fleet owners about fraudulent repairers claiming to be RMI members.

RMI membership fraud highlighted

Sep, 11 2018, 08:14

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation recently used the media to warn motorists and fleet owners about fraudulent repairers claiming to be RMI members.

Women are the backbone of most automotive businesses

Aug, 24 2018, 11:21

According to the Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), Dewald Ranft, while the motor repairs industry has traditionally been seen as a male-run industry, women are in fact the backbones of most businesses.