SAFETY / CAR CARE

With reports of further flooding and severe storm warnings persisting, particularly in KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and the Free State, the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry (RMI), warns that any body of water on a road must be approached with extreme caution. Saving ...

Anyone who has ever experienced the shock of a burst tyre while travelling at a relatively high speed, will relate to this article and, with our unacceptably high road accident fatalities over the festive season, this is one article to take note of.  Just  on 8 November, 2022, a tyre ...

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 association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI). “It is ...

PPE could be the Difference between a Minor Scrape and a Major Injury Personal protective equipment is mandatory when working with dangerous power tools in the workplace, however, when we’re doing ‘odd jobs’ at home or on the farm, many of us fail to ensure that we are adequately protected. ...

While good for gardens and reservoirs, the first rains after a dry spell can be hazardous for motorists, warns the Tyres Equipment Parts Association (TEPA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI). Vishal Premlall, national director of TEPA, explains that rain mixes with oil and debris on ...

Tyres can mean the difference between life and death, or safety versus life-changing injury. This Transport Month, Sumitomo Rubber South Africa, in partnership with the Road Accident Fund (RAF) and the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC), is taking steps to promote safe and considerate road usage while encouraging people ...

In the same way that an annual check-up at your doctor is essential to keep your body in good running order, your outdoor power equipment (chainsaws, brush cutters, pressure washers and lawnmowers) also benefit from annual check-ups. So, spring into action and take advantage of the warmer weather by getting ...

Summer rains are almost here and you don’t want to wait until you are caught in a heavy downpour to realize the one thing that is really letting you down is your windscreen wipers. Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry ...

Holidaymakers are cautioned about breaking international traffic laws, which can result in costly fines. Experts have identified the nine most important things to consider before driving in another country.  Holidaymakers have been urged to prepare properly when driving abroad to avoid dangerous situations and hefty fines. The holiday car rental experts ...

Motor body repairer estimators and insurance companies’ vehicle assessors play a crucial role in the daily lives of South Africans bridging the gap in the event of an accident, between the insurer and the motor body repairer to quantify damage to, or loss of a vehicle. There are currently more ...