The Retail Motor Industry Organisation is a proactive, relevant, retail and associated motor industry organisation recognised
as the leading voice in South Africa‘s automotive after market. It serves the daily needs of its members and plays a key role
in enabling motor traders to deliver a superior service to motoring consumers. Eight Associations fall proudly under the RMI
umbrella. Inter-associational business-to-business trading is encouraged in the interests of all stakeholders.
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SAPRA represents the interests of all petroleum retailers in
South Africa. Its aim is to improve growth and profitability
for the investor. SAPRA plays an important role in tracking
global and local trends that affect sustainability and help
the country, into a National Executive Committee (NEC),
where strategy and solutions are developed. This bottom
up approach is a fundamental SAPRA imperative
SAMBRA is the pre-eminent motor body repair association in
South Africa representing the majority of accredited motor body
repairers. SAMBRA’s grading system, which was introduced over
30 years ago, regulates repairer standards in the motor body repair
industry in South Africa and instils confidence in consumers and
industry stakeholders alike. The Association works in close collab
oration with various key industry stakeholders including Insurers,
Original Equipment Suppliers, paint and equipment suppliers, the
labour department and trade unions, as well as related SETAs – to
TEPA represents tyre dealers; garage/workshop equipment and
tool importers and distributors; auto part wholesalers, retailers
and independent operators in the aftermarket motor parts
the automotive aftermarket. The members of TEPA represent,
promote, sell and endorse the use of legitimate, bona fide,
quality branded products. TEPA members also export parts,
equipment and components into Africa and other countries in
the world. TEPA encourages at all times inter-associational RMI
business-to-business trading, intent on strengthening the RMI
Organisation as a whole. TEPA is seen as the mark of integrity
and fair trade for the consumer, the business operator and the
government. The Association is the legitimate voice of the tyre,
equipment, and parts industry in South Africa and is positioned
as an intermediary between government, business, and the
The VTA represents private vehicle testing stations that are
committed to operating within the law in accordance with the
Road Traffic Act and the relevant SANS standards. In this highly
regulated environment, the association represents the interests
committed to enhancing the reputation of the industry in all the
ARA represents the remanufacturing trade sector. This includes
component remanufacturers involved in safety-critical compo
nents, inclusive of but not limited to vehicle cooling, turbocharger
and braking systems; automotive engineers who machine and
remanufacture engine components by way of expert engineering
– ultimately rebuilding engines to its original specifications; and
specialists in the repair, servicing and remanufacturing of diesel
fuel injection systems fitted to diesel engines in earth moving
equipment, highway trucks, stationary engines and passenger
vehicles. ARA promotes the responsible reuse of remanufactured
engine components for a ‘greener’ environment (carbon foot
only the best of advice, finest service delivery, and highest quality
NADA represents the interests of business people who own or
and qualifying used motor vehicle and motorcycle outlets. NADA
is committed to the image enhancement of the retail motor busi
ness, facilitating the interface between dealers and OEMs; import
ers and distributors; building relationships between dealers and
customers and bringing relevant industry issues to the attention of
government. NADA is the respected voice on all matters relating to
MIWA, the Independent Workshop Association, representing
general repairs, auto electrical; air conditioning; accessories and
fitment as well as transmission and driveline workshops strives
practices of the aftermarket motor industry. MIWA encourages
members to support inter-associational, business-to-business
trading with a view to strengthen the RMI. MIWA remains the
leading resource for members ensuring continued relevance
SAVABA members are professional, certified and regulated
vehicle body builders in South Africa who manufacture
commercial vehicle body applications (tanker, coal, refrigerated
trucks and trailers) and bus bodies (commuter and tourist
type). Members manufacture using the latest equipment and
highly trained staff to ensure strict compliance with NRCS
regulations; SABS standards and all other legal specifications
and requirements.
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30% increase in production volumes and
a 70% increase in sales over a six-year pe-
riod was the main reason behind Fuchs
Lubricants South Africa developing a two-phase
expansion project. Speaking at the official inau-
guration of the new office complex recently, MD
Paul Deppe said the project was testament to
the confidence that the German parent company
had in the Southern African market. “Our sus-
tained growth trajectory in South Africa will re-
quire increased capacity in future. What we have
achieved to date is evidence of our long-term vi-
sion for the region,” he said.
The project was first envisioned five years
ago, with a project management team assem-
bled in 2018 to thrash out the specifications for a
planned new warehouse and lubes plant. Deppe
said the planning is already well advanced for the
next phase, with a full study already undertaken
into the new lubes plant.
Deppe commended the professional team
for completing the project on time and within
budget.
Fuchs shows confidence in Africa
hell launched its best-ever performance fuels in South Africa at the Kyala-
mi Grand Prix Circuit last month. The new and improved Shell V-Pow-
er petrol and diesel can clean 100% of performance-robbing depos-
its which can build up over time and impact the efficiency and performance
of the engine
Shell claims that by using the new and improved Shell V-Power fuels, custom-
ers can remove deposits from key fuel system components restoring up to 100%
of engine performance. In modern engine technologies, higher pressures and
operating temperatures can lead to deposits forming in critical engine parts such
as fuel injectors.
Extensive testing has shown that consistent use of the new and improved
Shell V-Power fuels can also improve fuel economy.
“Shell V-Power fuels were first introduced over 20 years ago and are now
one of the best-selling performance fuels on the market, chosen by 82% in
South Africa. While electric vehicle charging, and lower emission fuels now
make up a rapidly growing part of our business, petrol and diesel vehicles will
still be driven for years to come. Our new Shell V-Power fuels allow both old-
er and new internal combustion engine vehicles to perform better than any
fuel we’ve previously developed,” says István Kapitány, Global Executive Vice
President, Shell Mobility.
Shell V-Power is the only performance fuel trusted and recommended by
some of the world’s automotive leaders, including Scuderia Ferrari, BMW M se-
ries and Ducati.
The new Shell V-Power fuels are now available at Shell stations nationwide.
Shell launches improved
V-Power fuels
www.automobil.co.za
September 2022