13/03/2026
They said they were accredited. They weren’t. It could cost you more than just money.
Some workshops are falsely claiming to be RMI- or MIWA-accredited members and drivers are paying the price. From voided warranties to poor workmanship and no accountability, the risks are real.
One such case in Krugersdorp recently made national news: a business told customers they were RMI-accredited. They even said it verbally — confidently. But they weren’t. And those customers were left with no recourse.
“Consumers place their trust in the RMI name,” says Retail Motor Industry Organisation - RMI CEO, Ipeleng Mabusela. “We want to remind them of the importance of always checking credentials before handing over their car.”
Here’s how to protect yourself:
✅ 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀
Even if they sound confident or display a certificate. Anyone can say they’re accredited.
✅ 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲
• Search RMI members: https://vist.ly/48ns4
• Confirm MIWA membership: https://vist.ly/48ns3
• If you are at the workshop, all MIWA-accredited workshops have a QR code on their certificate. You can scan this to check if they are a bona fide, paid up member.
This is the most reliable way to confirm if a workshop is in current, good standing.
✅ 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀
Look at comments on social media and platforms like Hello Peter. Patterns matter.
✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀
If you suspect misrepresentation, contact the Retail Motor Industry Organisation - RMI via their official whistle-blower hotline.
Your vehicle is likely one of your most valuable assets. It’s also tied to your safety, your insurance, and your family’s mobility. At MIWA, we support the RMI’s drive for transparency and ethics in the motor industry. When you choose an RMI- and MIWA-accredited workshop, you're choosing professionalism, technical integrity, and peace of mind.
📍 Confirm RMI accreditation: https://vist.ly/48ns4
📍 Search for verified MIWA members: https://vist.ly/48ns3
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