Keeping in touch with customers
COVID-19 has changed the way MIWA members communicate with their customers. This may have seemed daunting at first, particularly for those members who have little experience in the digital realm. […]
Innovative development in online learning
The world of work is being profoundly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the introduction of lockdown, and the phased re-opening of the economy, the Coronavirus pandemic has presented unique […]
Customers can service their cars again but business still very slow
As of Wednesday 13 May, motorists were finally allowed to service their cars under strict risk-adjusted trading measures, hygiene and social distancing restrictions. One week down the line Pieter Niemand, […]
Keeping your big kid safe in the car
Most of us are familiar with car safety rules for small kids: always use a backwards facing car seat until your child is two years old, for instance. But what […]
How to navigate your way through a mechanic’s workshop when you know nothing about cars
If you don’t know a fan belt from an alternator, a mechanic’s workshop can be an intimidating place. Fortunately, it doesn’t take much to empower yourself with information – and […]
Maintenance is crucial as motorists keep their cars for more than 10 years
Economic reasons and newer models becoming more reliable are amongst the reasons why South African motorists are keeping their cars for longer. This is according to research recently published by […]
Road trip done and dusted – some basic checks worth considering
Holiday makers who travelled extensively over the festive season would have had their vehicles checked or serviced thoroughly in advance but now the road trip is done and dusted there […]
MIWA gets a look at Electric Vehicle developments
The Motor Industry Workshop Association’s (MIWA) Director, Pieter Niemand, MIWA Regional Chairman for the Eastern Cape, Jack Finn, and MIWA representative, Peter van Mosseveld, were recently invited to visit the […]
A different kind of welder
A young woman from the Bedford township in the Eastern Cape plans to be an extraordinary welder by unleashing the different dynamics and fun of welding through her work. Daniel […]
Independence within the disabled community is becoming far more of a focus
Independence within the disabled community is becoming far more of an important focus and as such the use of one’s own vehicle without assistance is an integral part of that, […]
