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Changing Wheel Size

Posted by Tristan | May 26th, 2013 | 0 Comments

Wheel sizeMany motorists are tempted to change wheel and tyre sizes, but it is often done for the wrong reason. By Jake Venter on ToyotaZone It’s only worthwhile if you want to improve a c …

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Drama On The Forecourt

Posted by Tristan | May 24th, 2013 | 3 Comments

Germany Keeps Closer Eye On Petrol PricesLast year in Britain more than 150 000 drivers put diesel fuel into the tanks of petrol-engined cars, or petrol into the tanks of diesel-engined cars. By Jake Venter on ToyotaZone …

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Is tyre Rotation Necessary?

Posted by Tristan | May 23rd, 2013 | 6 Comments

203128_FullMost tyre companies advise that car tyres should be rotated from time to time, but I’ve come across one manufacturer and a chain of tyre dealers that disagree.  By Jake Venter o …

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The CPA And Your Rights

Posted by Tristan | May 22nd, 2013 | 1 Comment

cpaThe Consumer Protection Act (CPA), which came into effect in April 2008, has far-reaching implications for motorists in the market for a used vehicle. But have things changed over …

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Why Customer Retention Is Key

Posted by Tristan | May 20th, 2013 | 1 Comment

Local-Buying-a-CarDuring a “Simple Strategies: Sell More Cars Now” workshop, Alan Ram of Proactive Training Solutions was convinced on the merits of customer retention. “If you wan …

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Sifting Through The Digital Hype

Posted by Tristan | May 17th, 2013 | 0 Comments

Traditional-Networking-versus-Digital-NetworkingSifting through the hype surrounding the plethora of digital networking platforms and the myriad of options on offer is one of the bigger challenges for dealers. By Tania Barlow, M …

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Merseta Goes Global

Posted by Tristan | May 8th, 2013 | 0 Comments

teaching-at-computer-590x332Skills for employability is set to change with a new SA-UK project, writes MERSETA CEO Dr Raymond Patel. MERSETA is set to help improve the quality of skills in South Africa, th …

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SA Road Transport Under Pressure

Posted by Tristan | May 7th, 2013 | 0 Comments

eab85ff87cd8a23b6de9654cc053b76b.500x300South Africa’s road transport industry is likely to sustain growth in the short and longer term due to its important role in the South African economy. By Saijil Singh – lead a …

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Auto Development Zone On The Cards

Posted by Tristan | May 6th, 2013 | 0 Comments

Rosslyn plant 2The next two decades may see a major investment drive in a proposed new automotive development zone that will deliver much-needed jobs and training opportunities, says MERSETA CE …

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New Academy Boosts Training

Posted by Tristan | May 2nd, 2013 | 0 Comments

merSETAMajor breakthroughs in the automotive sector count for much, says MERSETA’s CEO, Dr Raymond Patel.  Although there was not much fanfare when the Gauteng Economic Development D …

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