WHAT’S HOT

The latest in what’s happening in the South African market of collision repair is featured in What’s Hot. Keep up-to-date with new products, training developments, technical know-how and much more.

A NEW TRANSPARENCY DRIVE FOR VEHICLE SALVAGE

A NEW TRANSPARENCY DRIVE FOR VEHICLE SALVAGE

Various stakeholders met to form a collaborative approach to the rampant increases being seen in vehicle salvage rates across South Africa. Once again it’s the customer who is left high and dry with these very low write-off rates implemented. It’s a short term view of business for all.

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ALL NEW COLORSYSTEM FOR BMW

ALL NEW COLORSYSTEM FOR BMW

The new BMW ColorSystem is a sustainable and simple system developed by Axalta. Curing times are incredible and will allow you to create far more throughput with very little baking needed – if any. Tweaking your mindset and processes is what will need to happen to reap the full benefits.

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SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN THE SA AUTOMOTIVE REFINISH MARKET

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN THE SA AUTOMOTIVE REFINISH MARKET

BASF Coatings Services, through its Glasurit brand, is actively promoting awareness of sustainability in the local industry. The focus is to steer the market towards utilising sustainable paint solutions. As part of this initiative, BASF Coatings Services has introduced the Glasurit Recognised Sustainable Partner programme.

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TRADE BARRIERS FOR EUROPE OR FIGHT BACK ON THE CARDS

TRADE BARRIERS FOR EUROPE OR FIGHT BACK ON THE CARDS

Andrew takes us through the move towards even better vehicle design, which usually takes years but promises a future of longer life parts. The object is to reduce energy use in both the original manufactured ‘new’ vehicle as well as parts for service or repair, in order to survive today.

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HURRICANE EQUIPMENT WELCOME SARTA MEETINGS

HURRICANE EQUIPMENT WELCOME SARTA MEETINGS

The South African Repair and Towing Association’s (SARTA) held their third quarterly meeting at Hurricane Equipment’s showroom in Centurion. Attendees had the opportunity to interact with their vast product range that they have hand-picked for the collision repair industry.

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STAYING AHEAD OF THE GAME

STAYING AHEAD OF THE GAME

Winclo Panelbeaters have expanded their business operations to three stand-alone rectification body shops. One for major body repairs, a second for small area repair and their own assessment centre. They use a host of equipment and reliable advice from Celette SA to keep them ahead of the pack in the business.

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PPG TRANSFORMS MAMELODI HIGH SCHOOL

PPG TRANSFORMS MAMELODI HIGH SCHOOL

New Paint for a New Start initiative is part of PPG’s COLOURFUL COMMUNITIES® programme. The company recently completed a R1.5-million refurbishment at Mamelodi High School in Pretoria. The local project brought together more than 80 South African volunteers, including PPG employees, customers, suppliers and schoolteachers.

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DRIVEN

With three motoring-journalists on our staff, we are able to test drive and review some of the latest models available on our roads as well as attend the latest model launches.

TRAINING

Knowledge is power. Training is key to up-skilling repairers as models launch onto our local roads faster than we can count. We also need to grow new talent into the collision repair industry. Courses are available to help and organisations are in place to train - this information is in Industry Index.

CLASSIC CARS & RESTORATIONS

Classic cars are the next big investment. As such the sector of restoration is growing in the realms of collision repair and it’s definitely the “sexier” side of the business. There are many opportunities to create exotic special-builds as well as keep timeless beauties in mint condition.

classic corner & resoration

Classic cars are the next big investment. As such the sector of restoration is growing in the realms of collision repair and it’s definitely the “sexier” side of the business. There are many opportunities to create exotic special-builds as well as keep timeless beauties in mint condition.

TRAINING

Knowledge is power. Keeping up-to-date with the latest techniques and technology is extremely important.Training is key to up-skilling repairers as models launch onto our local roads, as well as bringing new talent into the collision repair industry. Courses are available to help, organisations are in place to train and we have other helpful information that may crop-up when fixing the cars of now, and those that are still to come.

DRIVEN

With three motoring-journalists on our staff, we are able to test drive and review some of the latest models available on our roads as well as attend the latest model launches.