AUTOFORUM

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

Sep, 28 2020, 15:40

In South Africa however the market has recovered remarkably well

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.

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.

Customers can service their cars again

May, 15 2020, 15:24

As of Wednesday 13 May, motorists are finally allowed to service their cars under strict risk-adjusted trading measures, hygiene and social distancing restrictions.

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.

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

Quality of workshops under scrutiny

Jul, 15 2019, 23:48

Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA) says “There is no longer a divide between what a dealership can offer you and what an independent workshop can

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.

Africa Automotive Aftermarket Solutions becomes MAP

Apr, 25 2019, 22:53

Motus Aftermarket Parts, formerly Africa Automotive Aftermarket Solutions, will continue to be responsible for the positioning and implementation of the Motus aftermarket parts strategy.