AUTOFORUM

Storing your car safely during Lockdown

Apr, 01 2020, 17:23

As the majority of South Africans heed the President’s call to stay at home during Lockdown, Pieter Niemand, national director of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), an association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) says moto

Towing in a safe and responsible way

Mar, 31 2020, 13:56

Pieter Niemand, National Director of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), says being involved in an accident or having a roadside breakdown are traumatic experiences, to

Second Moto Mech a stunning success

Mar, 16 2020, 14:57

More than 1 000 car enthusiasts and people curious about the motor industry attended the second edition of Moto Mech, hosted at Newton Technical High School in Port Elizabeth on 22 February by the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud a

Keeping your big kid safe in the car

Mar, 16 2020, 14:55

Most of us are familiar with car safety rules for small kids: always use a backwards facing car seat until your child is two years old, for instance. But what about older kids? After all, just because they have more candles on their cake doesn’t mean

Motor Mech coming to East London

Mar, 13 2020, 13:35

Following the highly successful second Motor Mech 2020 show in Port Elizabeth earlier this year, the show, hosted by the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), is now coming to

How to navigate your way through a mechanic’s workshop when you know nothing about cars

Feb, 26 2020, 16:09

If you don’t know a fan belt from an alternator, a mechanic’s workshop can be an intimidating place. Fortunately, it doesn’t take much to empower yourself with information – and the confidence will follow.

Independent workshops ready for R2R

Feb, 26 2020, 15:13

The Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA) representing over 2 500 accredited and graded general repair, auto electrical workshops; air conditioning and accessories establishments; transmission and driveline and fitment centres across the country

Deal with vehicle rust issues immediately, advises MIWA

Feb, 18 2020, 19:24

Dealing with rust should be a priority for all vehicle owners, not just those living at the coast, says Dewald Ranft, Chairperson of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI).

Don’t become a statistic to road carnage

Feb, 05 2020, 14:12

Although preliminary figures indicate a downward trend in road accident fatalities over the recent festive season, statistics are still alarming. KwaZulu Natal was the unfortunate champion with the most casualties.

Road trip done and dusted – some basic checks worth considering

Feb, 05 2020, 14:10

Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), suggests, “A quick diagnostic check at your accredited workshop will provide a heads-up, should the vehicle