AUTOFORUM

Supply Constraints continue to impact car repairs but not equally across all sectors

Aug, 04 2022, 17:14

“We have secured a number of excellent local suppliers as well as quality suppliers in Europe which are helping to ease the current disruption,” says Naiker.

Lightstone recognises top Motor Body Repairers in 2021

Jul, 05 2022, 22:42

Lightstone Auto’s annual Echo MBR Ranking Awards celebrates Motor Body Repairers who have achieved excellence in customer service, as rated by the public

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.