An “AA approved workshop” refers to an automotive repair or service facility that has received the approval or endorsement of a reputable organization called the Automobile Association (AA). The AA is typically a well-known and respected organization that provides various services to motorists, including roadside assistance, vehicle inspections, and information on automotive-related matters.
When a workshop is designated as “AA approved,” it means that it has met certain standards and criteria set by the AA to ensure quality and reliability in the services it offers. These criteria often include factors such as the qualifications and training of the mechanics, the quality of equipment and tools used, the level of customer service provided, and adherence to safety and ethical standards.
Motorists often seek out AA approved workshops because they can have confidence that their vehicles will be serviced or repaired by skilled professionals who meet specific standards of competence and integrity. This endorsement can provide peace of mind to customers, knowing that their vehicles are being taken care of by a reputable and trusted establishment.
Certification of competency, authority & credibility.
The Automobile Association of South Africa, often abbreviated AA is an automobile association that has been operating in South Africa since 1930. It is a non-profit organisation providing services to its members such as roadside assistance, technical and motor-related legal advice. It also maintains liaison with government departments to influence decisions, either by lobbying or making formal representations on behalf of motorists.
| Like the AA for example. The AA is world-renowned for its 24-hour emergency roadside assistance services and we’ve partnered with them to give ALL of our service and/or repair customers these services too as part of our e-CAR club membership benefit. So should you need help on the road – anytime, anywhere – all you need to do is call the emergency number on the front of your membership card, press 1 for roadside assistance, and the AA’s swift and professional recovery team will be dispatched to you. It’s one of your membership perks.* |
| Remember though, that should you have the misfortune of a breakdown or accident, it’s important you explain that the AA is on its way and not to let anybody else tow you (unless the AA call center advises any differently). Unfortunately, there are a lot of unauthorised towing companies on our roads that will happily take you and your car for a ride, making you pay double or triple (!) the average price to have your car released once they have it hooked on their vehicle. |
| You’ll be interested to know too that nobody can take and tow your vehicle without your permission. The National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996 in Section 61(3) says: “…no person shall remove a vehicle involved in an accident, except for the purpose of sufficiently allowing the passage of traffic, without the permission of the owner, driver or operator of such vehicle or a person who may lawfully take possession of such a vehicle.” |
| So remember, if you break down and need to be towed, insist that only the AA or an AA authorised contractor tows you. It’s part of our e-CAR promise to give you the best, and with the AA by your side, you can be guaranteed you’ll be towed to safety. |
Club members get ONE TOW per year, so make it count. The first 40 kilometers are paid for in full by the e-CAR Club. Every km over this limit will be charged at AA rates and will be at your own cost.
Trust e-CAR Menlyn’s is accredited with RMI, MIWA, AA approvals, and Right 2 Repair Supporter for top-quality vehicle servicing and workmanship that meets industry standards.
