SAFETY / CAR CARE

If the only light you recognise or do anything about on your dashboard is a warning that you are low on fuel, it may be time to brush up on your car’s other warning signs. Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA) chairman, Dewald Ranft,  says it’s almost time for South African’s ...

She is about 1.5 meters tall, weighs 49 kilogrammes and, in dummies of the newest generation, has numerous sensors on various body parts with up to 150 measuring points. For 20 years now, the so-called ‘fifth percentile female’ has been a driver, front passenger and rear passenger in Mercedes-Benz frontal ...

Responding to the findings of TransUnion’s latest Vehicle Pricing Index (VPI), Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a constituent association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), says expanding second hand car parc sales, are definitely good news for independent workshops. Ranft says with so many ...

A 2021 road safety report by South African tyre manufacturers reveals that 41percent  of road accidents happen because of a burst tyre. A further 15 percent of accidents are caused by smooth tyres. TEPA (Tyres, Equipment, Parts Association) vice chairperson Les Richardson says these stats are a symptom of a ...

Thousands of holidaymakers are already making their way to coastal and other destinations on the country’s national roads. TEPA (Tyres, Equipment, Parts Association) vice chairperson Les Richardson reminds motorists that such roads are regulated differently to suburban roads, so it is important to be aware of things like minimum speeds, ...

In a world increasingly focused on innovation and technology, the automotive industry remains a vibrant canvas for artistic expression and technical mastery and an exciting opportunity for young talent wishing to enter the sector. The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), in collaboration with industry leaders, is working hard ...

The car is packed and fuelled, the kids miraculously compliant and the weather perfect for long-distance driving. Suddenly a strange noise breaks the mood. The family SUV is not feeling the festive spirit. It is a scenario many South Africans know well. Last-minute mechanical issues ahead of summer road trips ...

In a momentous celebrations at last Thursday 10th Anniversary Event in Lagos, Beta Bridges commemorated a decade of pioneering advancements and impactful contributions to the tracking and fleet monitoring landscape in Nigeria. The event drew a distinguished audience comprising industry leaders, stakeholders, and key partners, converging to applaud the remarkable ...

Hunter Engineering’s newly updated vehicle information database is now available for Hunter WinAlign® alignment users. Effective Nov. 1, the release covers new models – those not yet in existence at the time of the previous release this past spring – as well as model year updates, covering OEM changes to ...

The countdown to the summer holidays is in full swing for most South Africans, and many are planning road trips to various destinations for some much-needed rest and recuperation (R&R). Before embarking on any long trip, it is advisable to do all the necessary mechanical and safety checks on one’s ...