AUTOFORUM

Don’t be distracted while driving this festive season

Nov, 15 2019, 15:20

The roads are going to become busier and busier in the next few weeks as schools close and drivers head for their holiday destinations. “Road safety has got to be a priority for everyone as we see thousands of deaths on our roads every festive season

The future of the South African Motor Body Repair industry

Nov, 15 2019, 14:46

Anyone currently active in the MBR sector, who has their head buried in the sand thinking they can continue to do business as usual, will probably be out of business in three years. This applies to each of the key players in the formal MBR sector inc

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

Understanding warranties and liabilities – it is your right as a car owner Part 3:

Nov, 15 2019, 14:14

How confident are you as a motorist that you understand your rights with regards to your vehicle and the servicing, maintenance and possibly even the buying and selling thereof? Jakkie Olivier, CEO of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), say

Understanding your basic consumer rights as a motorist

Nov, 07 2019, 00:01

Knowing your basic rights as a motorist can be the game-changer when it comes to the servicing and even buying and selling of a vehicle, says CEO of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), Jakkie Olivier. “Unfortunately, we often come across ca

Pre-holiday car checks will reduce road accidents

Nov, 06 2019, 23:49

Believe it or not, December is just around the corner and now is the time to get your pre-holiday vehicle checks done before the last-minute scramble begins, says Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud assoc

Understanding your basic consumer rights as a motorist

Nov, 06 2019, 23:46

Part 1: No quote, no work Understanding your basic consumer rights as a motorist is important, says Jakkie Olivier, CEO of Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI). “As an organisation that champions the rights of motorists and service providers in

Jeanne Esterhuizen outgoing National Chairperson of SAMBRA

Oct, 31 2019, 18:49

2019 saw a change to the National Executive committee of SAMBRA and one of those changes was the decision by Jeanne Esterhuizen, who has occupied the position of National Chairperson of SAMBRA for seven years to resign her position.

NADA’s highly successful dealer performance roadshow

Oct, 31 2019, 20:55

The National Automobile Dealers’ Association Dealer Performance Programme (DPP) is a platform for individuals within the automobile franchise retail dealership environment to engage on issues related to improving dealership performance.

Can I speak to a human please?

Oct, 31 2019, 18:58

As consumers are slowly being exposed to exciting new options in the motoring sphere, car repair workshops are evaluating where these changes will lead them. “There is much debate in the sector around whether some expertise will become obsolete with