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Quote or estimate from your mechanic – know the difference

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

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

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?

What’s ahead for Motor Workshops

What’s ahead for Motor Workshops

Sep, 28 2020, 15:40

In South Africa however the market has recovered remarkably well

Culture of non-compliance red flag for consumers

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.

All about second chances and taking chances

All about second chances and taking chances

Aug, 04 2020, 21:16

With many business owners in the automotive sector struggling to make ends meet, Jayson Bulterman’s story is a stark reminder that to succeed one often needs a second chance and one must never be too scared to take a leap of faith.

What mechanics wish you knew

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.

Lost means cost

Lost means cost

Jul, 15 2020, 16:12

Many car owners have no idea how much their keys are worth until they lose one,” says Dewald Ranft

Pay attention when your car complains

Pay attention when your car complains

Jul, 09 2020, 12:09

Dewald Ranft, National Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA) points out the importance of timeous car maintenance.

Accredited workshops vs home-based workshops: Does it make a difference?

Accredited workshops vs home-based workshops: Does it make a difference?

Jun, 23 2020, 16:02

Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industries Workshop Association (MIWA), cutting corners doesn’t necessarily save pennies in the long run.

Tyre industry getting back on its feet

Tyre industry getting back on its feet

Jun, 19 2020, 14:55

MIWA – Is there a future for mechanics?

MIWA – Is there a future for mechanics?

Jun, 12 2020, 19:03

Emergency repairs explained

Emergency repairs explained

May, 28 2020, 14:52

Aftermarket geared for increased number of second-hand cars

Aftermarket geared for increased number of second-hand cars

May, 28 2020, 12:02

Customers can service their cars again

Customers can service their cars again

May, 15 2020, 15:24

Lost means cost

Lost means cost

Apr, 30 2020, 12:00

Give your car a home valet before it comes out of quarantine

Give your car a home valet before it comes out of quarantine

Apr, 30 2020, 10:57

Storing your car safely during Lockdown

Storing your car safely during Lockdown

Apr, 01 2020, 17:23

Towing in a safe and responsible way

Towing in a safe and responsible way

Mar, 31 2020, 13:56

Second Moto Mech a stunning success

Second Moto Mech a stunning success

Mar, 16 2020, 14:57

Keeping your big kid safe in the car

Keeping your big kid safe in the car

Mar, 16 2020, 14:55

Motor Mech coming to East London

Motor Mech coming to East London

Mar, 13 2020, 13:35

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

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

Feb, 26 2020, 16:09

Independent workshops ready for R2R

Independent workshops ready for R2R

Feb, 26 2020, 15:13

Deal with vehicle rust issues immediately, advises MIWA

Deal with vehicle rust issues immediately, advises MIWA

Feb, 18 2020, 19:24

Don’t become a statistic to road carnage

Don’t become a statistic to road carnage

Feb, 05 2020, 14:12

Road trip done and dusted – some basic checks worth considering

Road trip done and dusted – some basic checks worth considering

Feb, 05 2020, 14:10

Motor Mech 2020

Motor Mech 2020

Jan, 29 2020, 18:55

How to navigate roadblocks this festive season

Jan, 21 2020, 11:58

MIWA gets a look at Electric Vehicle developments

MIWA gets a look at Electric Vehicle developments

Dec, 11 2019, 09:27

RMI - a new shift in direction

RMI - a new shift in direction

Dec, 11 2019, 08:15

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

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

Dec, 11 2019, 08:10

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

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

Nov, 29 2019, 08:44

Truck maintenance crucial ahead of the festive season

Truck maintenance crucial ahead of the festive season

Nov, 21 2019, 10:29

Don’t be distracted while driving this festive season

Nov, 15 2019, 15:20

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

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

Nov, 15 2019, 14:53

Pre-holiday car checks will reduce road accidents

Pre-holiday car checks will reduce road accidents

Nov, 06 2019, 23:49

Can I speak to a human please?

Can I speak to a human please?

Oct, 31 2019, 18:58

Managing the connected workshop of the future

Managing the connected workshop of the future

Oct, 02 2019, 00:25

Car service intervals are there for a reason

Car service intervals are there for a reason

Sep, 04 2019, 12:40