Did you know that supply shortages in the automotive industry have created a backlog on car repairs and car hire options in South Africa?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
South Africa currently faces a severe automotive supply shortage \u2013 in other words, we\u2019re running low on spare parts. This comes as a result of multi-industry supply chain interruptions following recent local and global events. We\u2019re referring to COVID-19, of course, as well as the catastrophic impact of the civil unrest in July 2021 and the 2022 KZN floods, which have compounded and snowballed into the problem we are now navigating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not just imported parts that have been affected. These constraints have also affected the local production of alternative parts and we\u2019re also seeing a knock-on effect on the quality of available alternative parts, which is concerning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response to this, the South African Motor Body Repairers Association (SAMBRA) has issued an urgent alert to motorists that their vehicle repairs may be delayed due to the current shortage of motor body repair components. Several Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM\u2019s) advise that these supply chain constraints will continue for many months to come, until the supply chain has recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How does that affect me and what should I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n What this practically means on the ground for the everyday driver is that should their vehicle need repairs following an accident or breakdown, there\u2019s a very real risk that the parts needed for the repair may take much longer to arrive. As a result, the driver may find themselves immobile for some time \u2013 this poses the risk of disruption to their daily routine and possibly even their livelihood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can prepare for these challenges by following the below simple steps \u2013 to keep you on the road and on the go for as long, and as often, as you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ve thought of everything you need to get your wheels back on the road<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Because life is as unpredictable as ever, we\u2019ve taken a flexible \u2013 and more resilient \u2013 approach to car hire solutions. Indwe\u2019s car hire products are now customisable, to suit individual needs or circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let Indwe keep you mobile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We welcome your call \u2013 contact us to help find relevant, customised car hire cover that suits your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Indwe is an authorised Financial Services Provider. FSP: 3425<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Did you know that supply shortages in the automotive industry have created a backlog on car repairs and car hire options in South Africa? South Africa currently faces a severe automotive supply shortage \u2013 in other words, we\u2019re running low on spare parts. This comes as a result of multi-industry supply chain interruptions following recent […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1310,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1309","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"yoast_head":"\n