SAFETY / CAR CARE

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 ...

Accidents happen on the roads daily and if you are a motorist out there in the traffic, you are at risk of becoming a statistic. Often, the damage appears minor, if it was a bumper bashing, for example, but how can you be sure? Jacques Viljoen, National Director of SAMBRA ...

Bongi Mbanjwa was happy in her work. Two years into the tyre game and she felt she was getting a good handle on what the sector was all about. Her knack for sales and stock improved by the day. What the branch administrator at BestDrive William Moffett in Gqeberha did ...

Most people understand that driving on dark and dimly lit roads can be difficult and dangerous – but a disproportionate number of drivers involved in crashes after dark are teen and novice drivers. The reason for this, according to some reports, are fatigue related: a lack of night-driving experience and ...