JOHANNESBURG, 17 February 2020 — Change is coming to the motoring industry in South Africa as the Competition Commission has gazetted for public comment guidelines that seek to sweep away anticompetitive service and warranty plans. Currently, owners of new cars in South Africa are unique in the world as they are locked into using a […]
Claim technology solutions will empower insurers, brokers and customers
Rapid developments in technology are fundamentally changing every industry on the planet – and the motoring industry is no different. From driverless cars to advances in electric vehicles, the automotive world will look very different in decades to come. However, it’s not just how we drive that will be disrupted, but also how we repair […]
Year-end giving: Autoboys donates to Adopt a Cot initiative
JOHANNESBURG, 19 December 2019 – At Autoboys, we believe in doing business for the greater good. That’s why instead of giving our partners and clients a year-end gift, we’ve decided to donate towards the Adopt a Cot initiative. Adopt a Cot is run by faith-based organisation Door of Hope and it has saved many abandoned […]
Repairing car parts in a tough economy: Here’s how you can save
Johannesburg, 06 November 2019 — Every rand counts today in South Africa, especially at a time when our economy is really struggling. We all know the bad news: unemployment is at a multi-year high, growth rates are continuously being revised downwards, taxes look set to rise and retrenchments are becoming more commonplace. It’s a tough time […]
Unlocking SA’s Auto Sector Potential: It’s Time to Look Closer to Home
Johannesburg, 02 October 2019 — It’s no secret that the automotive manufacturing sector is crucial to the government’s plans to create more growth in the local South African economy. For years now, the South African government, through its Motor Industry Development Programme (MIDP), has been incentivising global automotive manufacturers to set up plants in the […]
Tech Will Completely Change How You Replace Your Car’s Parts
By Filum Ho, CEO Autoboys Replacing your car’s parts is an activity that, until now, really hasn’t changed a lot over several decades. But just like with every other part of our lives, technology is set to upend this in a big way — especially in a future world where 5G networks and driverless cars […]
SA Is The Only Country That Has Embedded Extended Warrantee Policies
Car owners in South Africa are often locked into using a vehicle manufacturers repair shop and parts because it is embedded in the motor and service plan.
Is Your Car Road-Fit For The Easter Break? What To Check Before You Go
While it’s a time of great festivities, it’s tragically also a period when hundreds of lives are lost. During the most recent December-January festive season, the road death toll alone topped just over 1 600 fatalities.
Consumer Rights | Why A New Motor Code will Strengthen SA Car Owners’ Rights
Apart from deciding on which car suits your personal needs and style, you also need to bear in mind critical issues such as your maintenance and warranty plans.
Getting Your Car #RoadTripReady – It’s More Than Just Changing Oil, Water
The road death toll over the 2017 festive season alone topped 1 527 fatalities.