Articles - Panel Beater Directory

The Lightstone EchoMBR Rankings Awards

Congratulations to the winners and top performers in each of the categories!

Posted on Mar 18, 2024

See your Lightstone EchoMBR Results for February 2024

Your CSI success contributes to your business success and assists both prospects and industry users.

Posted on Mar 13, 2024

What do different car colours mean?

Dive into the fascinating world of car colour psychology and discover what your ride reveals about your personality, desires, and even driving habits.

Posted on Feb 13, 2024

A Technical Look at Paintless Dent Removal

Let's explore the science and techniques behind paintless dent removal, showcasing its advantages and limitations

Posted on Jan 12, 2024

The Future of Panel Beating in South Africa

The panelbeating industry is constantly evolving, as new technologies and materials are developed.

Posted on Dec 05, 2023

How to Replace Your Car's Windscreen Wiper Blades

Replacing your car wiper blades is a simple and inexpensive maintenance task that can help to improve your visibility in wet weather.

Posted on Dec 05, 2023

How to Replace Your Car's Air Filter

It's important to replace your car's air filter regularly, according to your manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. Luckily it's an easy task.

Posted on Dec 05, 2023

What the Colour of your Exhaust Smoke means

Explore the different colours of exhaust smoke and their meanings.

Posted on Dec 05, 2023

How to Change the Oil in Your Car

Changing your car oil is a vital maintenance task that helps to keep your engine running smoothly and prevent damage. Learn how to change your own oil!

Posted on Dec 05, 2023

Comparing car insurance quotes in South Africa

Let us explore how you could save big on your premiums

Posted on Nov 27, 2023

Discover Dischem Health Insurance

In today's costly healthcare landscape, it's crucial to have a comprehensive medical insurance plan that provides coverage without breaking the bank.

Posted on Nov 23, 2023

11 Steps on How to Change Your Car Headlights

Headlights, brake lights, and sidelights can all burn out with age or overuse. Luckily, this is an easy DIY repair task that will save you a few bucks!

Posted on Nov 23, 2023

Fender Bender Vehicle Repair Finance

Repair Finance for uninsured drivers!

Posted on Nov 21, 2023

How to replace a car mirror

Your car mirrors are an important safety feature, so it's important to replace them as soon as possible if they are broken or damaged.

Posted on Nov 01, 2023

How to replace spark plugs

Replacing spark plugs is a relatively simple task that can be done at home with a few basic tools

Posted on Nov 01, 2023

How to change a flat tyre

While it is always recommended to contact a professional if you are unsure of the severity of a fault, there are some easy DIY repairs!

Posted on Nov 01, 2023

Eurorepar launches in South Africa!

Eurorepar is a spare parts brand owned by Stellantis. It offers a wide range of affordable and high-quality spare parts for European vehicles.

Posted on Sep 18, 2023

The evolution of Panel Beating in South Africa

Exploring panel beating techniques throughout history

Posted on Sep 18, 2023

10 Dangerous things on your car you should not ignore

Modern-day cars, when properly maintained and cared for can last a lifetime. Let's find out the most important things you should be on the lookout for.

Posted on Sep 18, 2023

03 May 2023 Fuel Prices in every South African City & Town

The Fuel Directory provides all the current Petrol Diesel, Paraffin, and LPGas prices

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

Your Online Profile is your virtual shopfront!

Business must ensure that accurate information are presented online if they are to survive and thrive - Auto Refinisher Magazine (Oct21- page64)

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

Auto Body Repairer Information that saves Time & Money!

This industry focused facility provides products that turn information data into market intelligence. (read more...)

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

R2C + R2R = Mc2 me

A scientific breakthrough in Vehicle Repair Cost - 01 July 2021

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

What to do If you are Hijacked?

Hijacking in South Africa is one of those scary facts we do not like to think about. Prevention is better than cure. This is what you need to know.

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

The Panel Beater Directory is not yellow nor white

The word Directory is associated with an online telephone book. The Panel Beater Directory offers so much more. Contact and navigation abilbiy

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

Lightstone EchoMBR CSI in the Panelbeaters Directory

EchoMBR CSI published for the benefit of Panelbeaters Directory Members and Users

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

What to do when you are involved in a Road Accident

Easy steps to help you if the unthinkable happens

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

POPIA is with us from 01 July 2021

Compliance with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

We have been preparing for the lockdown world since 2010!

How the Panel Beater Directory can work for you.

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

Airbags keep you alive!

This is your vehicles most important safety device!

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

Lightstone Echo MBR- Best Panelbeaters in SA results - 2019!

So who are the best panel beaters in South Africa right now?

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

Why bother with a Customer Satisfaction Survey?

Customer satisfaction metrics assist with understanding exactly how happy (or unhappy) your customers are!

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

SAMBRA Code of Ethics

Code of Conduct that all SAMBRA members agree to adhere to

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

WHO IS SAARSA?

The South African Auto Repairer and Salvage Association (SAARSA)

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

Why you should use the services of a CRA member?

CRA -Safety through standards

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

Car Cleaning Terminology

Frequent cleaning of your vehicle's exterior is an important part of regular car maintenance!

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

New Industry standard for the Motor Body Repair Industry

The on-going impasses in the MBR Industry, create the need a fair, equal, transparent and independent industry body grading standard.

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

How does Vehicle Air Conditioning work?

Having a good understanding of how the components work can help to explain the methods of repairs in the air conditioning system.

Posted on Aug 02, 2023

Automotive Aftermarket in SA - Competition Guidelines

Practical guidance for the Automotive Aftermarkets Industry, intended to promote inclusion, and encourage competition and participation.

Posted on Aug 01, 2023

What to do in a vehicle accident situation!

Six easy steps managing a vehicle accident situation:

Posted on Aug 01, 2023

Emergency Management Services

Contact details for major Emergency Service Providers accross South Africa

Posted on Aug 01, 2023

USA Spares- Jeep Dodge and Chrysler parts

Jeep Dodge and Chrysler parts

Posted on Aug 01, 2023

What is Microdot technology?

Microdot Technology is a process of spraying thousands of microscopic dots onto vehicles or other assets in order to provide a unique identification.

Posted on Aug 01, 2023

Who is MERX in the HDV Commercial Insurance market?

MERX underwriting offer a claims and claims recovery function for the heavy commercial vehicle market.

Posted on Aug 01, 2023

Car-O-Liner appoints new SA Distributors

AMUPRO (Pty) Ltd t/a CAR Automotive Equipment appointed as local distributor.

Posted on Aug 01, 2023

CRA - Code of Conduct

The Collision Repairers Association (CRA) promotes Panel Beaters and Auto Body repairers to maintain and deliver a high standard and world-class services