https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/789.html South Africa Maintenance news 15 Maintenance news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/789.html en-us Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:25 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/aa-weighbridge-tests-raise-fresh-questions-over-jetour-payload-ratings-858153a The Automobile Association (AA) has challenged the revised payload ratings of Jetour’s T1 and T2 SUVs after weighbridge testing found that one T2 derivative fell below the automaker’s stated 475kg capacity. 1-272059 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Maintenance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-car-repair-industry-facing-critical-training-shortage-631811a The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (Sambra) is preparing to roll out a hybrid training model nationally after completing a pilot involving 16 panel beating and spray-painting apprentices at nine body shops. 1-271881 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Maintenance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/when-your-car-is-off-the-road-life-doesnt-stop-the-hidden-cost-of-vehicle-downtime-in-south-africa-631071a Vehicle downtime can quickly become costly. With repair delays and parts shortages affecting motorists, having a reliable mobility plan is becoming increasingly important for South Africans. 1-271621 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Maintenance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cabinet-approves-major-driving-licence-reform-with-10-year-validity-967684a South African motorists could soon renew their driving licences only once every 10 years after Cabinet approved extending the validity period for licence cards covering light motor vehicles. 1-270374 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Maintenance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/more-south-africans-are-selling-damaged-cars-as-repair-costs-climb-745032a Rising repair bills and tight budgets are pushing more South Africans to sell damaged cars rather than fix them, says Johannesburg buyer Damaged Cars Wanted. 1-270062 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Maintenance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bosch-celebrates-120-years-in-sa-with-renewed-focus-on-local-innovation-and-growth-856153a For more than a century, Bosch has been part of South Africa's industrial story. Now, as the global technology and engineering company celebrates 120 years in the country, it is reaffirming its long-term commitment to local manufacturing, skills development, sustainable technologies and industrial innovation. 1-270059 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Maintenance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stellantis-opens-first-middle-east-and-africa-vehicle-dismantling-centre-in-morocco-625851a Stellantis has opened a vehicle dismantling centre in Morocco, its first in the Middle East and Africa region, as the owner of Peugeot and Jeep looks to tap the country's growing market for reused auto parts, it said on Wednesday, 6 May. 1-267871 Wed, 06 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Maintenance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-costs-hitting-small-auto-workshops-says-miwa-281417a Rising fuel prices are placing increasing pressure on South Africa’s independent automotive workshops, with many small businesses reporting a slowdown in activity as consumers cut back on vehicle maintenance. 1-267870 Wed, 06 May 2026 16:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Maintenance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/recall-or-simply-an-update-how-software-defined-cars-are-changing-the-industry-069175a Why have so many cars been recalled in South Africa recently? Even Toyota, the brand known for durability and build quality, has suffered this fate… 1-267757 Mon, 04 May 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Maintenance South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eastern-cape-rolls-out-r150m-push-to-support-township-auto-smmes-511610a The Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape has launched a new tools, equipment and machinery project aimed at strengthening small automotive businesses in the Chris Hani District. 1-266766 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Maintenance South Africa