AUTOFORUM

Unlocking repair data - Why including data publishers in SA’s Right to Repair framework is critical

Nov, 04 2025, 11:32

Repair Conference at Automechanika, focusing on ‘Access to Technical Information – A Vital Piece in the Puzzle.’ Kate Elliott, CEO of Right to Repair South Africa (R2RSA),

Local workshops share real-world challenges ahead of Right to Repair Conference

Oct, 22 2025, 12:03

“Modern vehicles are no longer just mechanical,” says Gunther Schmitz, Chairman of R2RSA.

A question of enforceability

Oct, 04 2024, 03:55

the Competition Commission takes all complaints regarding the Guidelines very seriously.

Right to Repair SA attends Global Right to Repair meeting

Sep, 17 2024, 23:39

the R2R global meeting has evolved into a crucial platform for the exchange of ideas and opportunities among the associations representing the multi-brand Automotive Aftermarket worldwide.

Blow the whistle on non-compliance

Aug, 11 2024, 14:44

The new Guidelines for Competition are opening up a whole new world of choice for consumers and are also in place to protect Independent Service Providers (ISP) so everyone can do business on a level playing field.

A good warranty from reliable brands

Jun, 21 2024, 13:31

“It is hard for the consumer to know which parts to choose because of all the confusing terminology used for the various options available

Fleet maintenance an absolute must

Nov, 22 2022, 14:23

Kate Elliott says, the Guidelines not only apply to private vehicles but to commercial vehicles as well and with costs a major factor in the sector,

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

Right to Repair South Africa welcome NADA pledge

Jun, 10 2021, 22:22

The pledge by the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) to support the Competition Commission Guidelines when they come into effect on 1 July has been welcomed by members of Right to Repair South Africa (R2RSA),

Global focus on my car my data

Sep, 16 2020, 14:04

As the automotive aftermarket struggles to regain momentum, members of the Global Right to Repair Global Coalition met this month to get feedback from the member nations