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Road Users in South Africa Warned of the 20km/h Rule
Motoring News & Short-term Insurance Article By Malcolm Libera Road users in South Africa warned of the 20km/h rule when it comes to insurance claims as driving too fast can carry serious financial consequences for motorists. Visit...
The 5 Fears Every Entrepreneur Must Face and Overcome
Entrepreneurship & Leadership Explored By Roy Dekel • Edited by Chelsea Brown We explore the 5 fears every entrepreneur must face and overcome to turn obstacles into opportunities. Visit CRA’s industry news blog page for more relevant...
New Disturbing Hijacking Trend Hitting the Best-run Province in SA
Motoring & Safety Explored By Malcolm Libera New disturbing hijacking trend hitting the best-run province in SA, involving dogs that are used to persuade motorists to stop on the side of the road. This new hijacking trend is used in the...
The Shift Back to Repair Is Real and Growing In Heavy Duty
Repair Techniques and Market Trends Article by Jason Morgan The shift back to repair is real and growing in heavy duty as greater emphasis is placed on repairability versus replacement. Visit CRA’s industry news blog page for more relevant...
Pitfalls To Watch For When Insuring Your Vehicle
Motoring & Short-term Insurance Explored By Steve Kessel There are many pitfalls to watch for when insuring your vehicle. Most vehicle owners don’t think about these issues when they insure their vehicle, just to get a rude awakening at the...
CRA Update – Many Forces Disrupting Body Shop Repairs
Business Operations & Market Analysis By Steve Kessel, CRA There are currently many forces disrupting body shop repairs resulting in ever-increasing pressure placed on collision repairers. Visit CRA’s industry news blog page for more...
Stellantis Issued Urgent Stop-Drive Safety Action on Takata Airbags
Motoring & Public Safety News Public Safety Notification Circulated by CRASA Stellantis South Africa issued an urgent Stop-Drive safety action regarding Takata Airbags installed on certain models. Visit CRA’s blog page for more relevant...
5 Steps to Production Efficiency
Business Optimisation & Productivity By Tim Sramcik Use the 5 steps to production efficiency and make the most of your productivity potential. Visit CRA’s industry news blog page for more relevant articles. Key Highlights Implement...
Start Using AI to Get Work Done
Business & Technology Presented By Andrew Reid • edited by Micah Zimmerman Start using AI to get work done, the real win is figuring out where AI can actually speed things up, help you make better calls and not bog people down in complexity. ...
10 Cars Targeted by Hijackers in South Africa
Motoring & Public Safety News Article By Malcolm Libera We look at 10 cars targeted by hijackers in South Africa which includes 3 new additions to the list. Visit CRA’s blog page for more relevant articles. A new list compiled using...
Recent Articles
Electric Vehicle Check-in Infographic
Safety & Repair Techniques Article by Steve Kessel The provided Electric Vehicle Check-in Infographic provide a quick reference guide to both EV owners as well as collision repairers regarding booking in an electric vehicle for repairs. Please...
Paint at the NXT Level of Color and Speed
Business Optimisation & Productivity Sponsored by PPG Industries Paint at the NXT level of color and speed because in today’s collision repair environment, speed, accuracy, and premium appearance are no longer competing priorities—they are...
Want to Succeed, Learn to Say ‘No’
Business Explored By Ginni Saraswati • Edited by Micah Zimmerman Want to succeed, learn to say “No”. As a first-year founder and entrepreneur, saying “yes” to every opportunity can hurt your chance of survival. Visit CRA’s industry news blog page...