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Right to repair or rip-off right? The battle over who fixes your car
1+ week, 5+ day ago (673+ words) Modern vehicles are becoming increasingly complex to repair, raising questions about consumers’ right to use independent workshops. Picture: iStock In terms of putting your foot in it as a business leader, it doesn’t often get much worse than Ford Global…...
Replacement parts can put the brakes on car repairs
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (612+ words) Recent shortages of replacement parts have unfortunately lengthened the time some accident-damaged vehicles spend in repair shops, leaving many motorists asking an important question: what happens when your courtesy vehicle runs out before your own car is ready? According to…...
Why repairs can be delayed in workshops
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (653+ words) Recent shortages of replacement parts have unfortunately lengthened the time some accident-damaged vehicles spend in repair shops, leaving many motorists asking an important question: what happens when your courtesy vehicle runs out before your own car is ready? According to…...
Advice to owners on car repairs
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (652+ words) Recent shortages of replacement parts have unfortunately lengthened the time some accident-damaged vehicles spend in repair shops, leaving many motorists asking an important question: what happens when your courtesy vehicle runs out before your own car is ready? According to…...
Seven common car repair myths busted
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (169+ words) Social media car-care hacks and DIY “quick fixes” could leave motorists with bigger repair bills and even compromise vehicle safety. The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (Sambra) has busted seven common repair myths, warning that seemingly minor damage can…...
Myth or fact: Are DIY repairs on your car safe?
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (662+ words) With social media ‘quick fixes’ flooding timelines and DIY car-care hacks gaining traction, many motorists unknowingly put their vehicles at risk. To help set the record straight, the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), an association of the Retail…...