Notes from the counter.
Fitment checks, ordering shortcuts and buying guidance, written for the person standing at the car rather than for a search engine.
Fitment6 minCar Noises Explained: Brakes, Suspension and Wheel Bearings
Grinding when you brake, a clunk over bumps, a hum that rises with speed. Here is what each noise usually means and which part to check first.
Network5 minKia and Hyundai Spare Parts in South Africa: Where to Buy
Need Kia or Hyundai spares in South Africa? Here's how to order the right part for a Rio, Picanto, i10 or Tucson from a trade branch near you.
Buying4 minHow to Avoid Counterfeit Car Parts in South Africa
Fake brake pads and suspension arms are common enough that the industry runs a reporting line. Here's how to tell a genuine or branded part from a copy.
Fitment4 minRight Replacement Part First Time: Fitment Checklist
A wrong part costs a return trip, a delivery fee and an apology. Here's the five-point fitment check that gets it right before the part leaves the counter.
Trade5 minSouth Africa's Auto Parts Market by the Numbers
The aftermarket is worth over US$3 billion, the fleet is ageing and new-car sales hit a record. The data shows why distributors back Parts-Mall.