AUTOFORUM

Supply constraints impact car repairs

May, 03 2022, 19:19

SAMBRA, says they have received notifications from several OEMs advising that these supply constraints will continue for many months to come.

Volkswagen embraces the Guidelines for Competition in the Automotive Aftermarket

Mar, 09 2022, 23:53

In order for the Guidelines for Competition in the Automotive Aftermarket to be a success and create a truly competitive market where quality and price rule the market

Breakthrough in VSD database access

Feb, 25 2022, 16:51

SAMBRA has been campaigning hard over the last four years for the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) to release more information to the market with regard to the status of written-off vehicles.

Axalta Refinish’s new electric vehicle repair package helps bodyshops to operate safely

Feb, 08 2022, 14:48

A new electric vehicle (EV) repair package, which supports refinishers and bodyshops with the repairs of EV vehicles.

Know your parts - You are entitled to use non-original spare parts

Feb, 08 2022, 13:09

the consumer is finally allowed to shop around and use non-original spare parts which generally come with a more competitive price tag.

Service plans, maintenance plans and warranties

Nov, 25 2021, 17:46

Your warranty is protected, even if you chose to service your car elsewhere and vehicle retailers are obliged to provide you with separate prices for your vehicle and for any value-added products that they may have on offer like service and maintenan

Ford South Africa committed to new automotive aftermarket guidelines

Nov, 11 2021, 13:04

As of 1 November 2021, the inclusive Ford Protect Service Plans, which were previously included as standard on new Fords sold in South Africa, have been unbundled from the purchase price of the vehicle.

Are multinational companies in the automotive industry in SA stifling growth?

Sep, 16 2021, 17:51

The Guidelines for Competition in the South African Automotive Aftermarket need to be applauded

Written off, refinanced, reinsured, death trap

Sep, 09 2021, 00:04

the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), has frequently reported on unsuspecting car buyers who have been duped into buying a second hand car