With social media “quick fixes” flooding timelines and DIY car-care hacks gaining traction, many motorists unknowingly put their vehicles at risk. To help set the record straight, the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), asked two of its experts – Alewyn Muller, SAMBRA Vice Chairman for the Free State and Northern Cape, and Hendrik Griesel, SAMBRA Chairman for the Eastern Cape – to unpack some of the most common myths they encounter in the industry.
“Most motorists are shocked to discover how sensitive modern automotive paints, plastics, and even safety systems have become,” says Muller. “A simple scratch or small bump can hide underlying issues you won’t see until the damage has spread.”
Griesel agrees, adding, “What looks like an easy fix often ends up being a costly repair. With today’s complex vehicle construction, even minor damage…
