AUTOFORUM

Beware of your spare

Mar, 12 2025, 20:50

Keith Phelps said the compact "biscuit" spare can pose serious risks to drivers, passengers, and other road users when used incorrectly, or when not maintained.

What wheel balancing is and why you shouldn’t ignore the warning signs

Mar, 12 2025, 20:25

TEPA (Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association), says ignoring your bumpy ride can add up to tens of thousands in replacement costs down the line

Product Testing Institute - new tyre standards can reduce road fatalities

Feb, 18 2025, 22:25

Tyre safety can be improved, road fatalities significantly reduced, waste tyre pollution lessened, and the local tyre industry expanded, if the Department of Transport adopts key international tyre safety standards.

Threat of AGOA expulsion poses bumpy ride ahead for tyre and component sector

Feb, 12 2025, 12:28

Petzer says it is not just about losing market share - it is about the domino effect. “Our concern is that if exports drop, so does demand for locally produced rubber, manufacturing equipment, and logistics services.

TEPA appoints Kugen Pather

Feb, 12 2025, 12:54

The Tyre Equipment and Parts Association (TEPA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Kugen Pather as the new Associational Representative overseeing the Coastal region,

Now is the time to do essential vehicle checks

Jan, 30 2025, 09:32

According to Vishal Premlall, National Director of TEPA, starting the year with a vehicle health check is vital,

Punctured your tyres due to rocks or spikes on the road

Jan, 20 2025, 20:51

Dunlop Tyres SA’s leading technical tyre expert, Keith Phelps, provides the following key information for drivers

Five-year plan to address skills shortages in the tyre sector

Jan, 20 2025, 19:43

The Tyre Equipment Parts Association (TEPA) is making significant strides in the South African tyre sector to tackle the critical skills shortage in the sector.

Tragic N3 Bus Accident underscores the importance of holiday road safety

Dec, 10 2024, 20:48

This incident highlights the critical importance of road safety during the festive season, a period marked by increased traffic and heightened risks on the roads.

The Importance of good tyre choices on holiday

Dec, 04 2024, 14:36

Tyre manufacturer Continental warns that long journeys at high speeds as well as underinflation can put tyres under great strain. For this reason, motorists should carry out a quick check of their tyres.