AUTOFORUM

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

Standox shares tips for professional 3-Stage pearl repairs on large surfaces

Sep, 01 2021, 19:18

The latest Standovision training video shows refinishers how to execute a perfect 3-Stage white pearl repair across the full side of a vehicle.

Bela-Bela’s Santie is no wallflower in the automotive industry

Aug, 24 2021, 18:04

Boshoff has owned and run BB Auto Body Rebuilds, a member of the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA)

Insured - could you still be liable for your car repairs?

Aug, 24 2021, 17:44

legally if the insurer fails to make payment on the due date for services rendered, a SAMBRA member is within its rights to retain the vehicle, or if the vehicle has already been released, to claim full value from the customer

Plastic repairs made easy with the latest tips and advice from Standox

Aug, 19 2021, 18:16

Practical information to help refinishers get right-first-time results. The art of refinishing plastics parts can be daunting.

Prudence still needed with Right to Repair freedom

Aug, 19 2021, 18:02

Leading aftermarket parts manufacturer, G.U.D. Holdings, is on a mission to ensure motorists, workshops and spares retailers are well informed of their rights and responsibilities within the framework of the revised Competition Commission guidelines.