Countless queries have been raised on this topic and likewise numerous claims have been considered and repudiated by the insurer. Tyre related cases considered have been reversed by the Short-Term Insurance Ombudsman (OSTI), where the insured has had a valid case. To view the full article >>> Click Here … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2023
Newzroom Afrika Discussion: Government calls for relevant road safety authorities to have a reliable database of the country’s most dangerous roads to help curb deaths
Accident Specialist (Craig Proctor-Parker) was asked to be part of a discussion on 18th February 2023 on their topic of Government calling for relevant road safety authorities to have a reliable database of the country's most dangerous roads to help curb deaths. The government is also expected to explore new laws to curb truck crashes and to move large cargo from road to rail. … [Read more...]
Sudden deflation of a steer wheel tyre on a commercial vehicle – TEST DAY!
27th January 2023 at Toyota Test Track in Eston, Durban. Testing undertaken of a sudden deflation on a commercial vehicle (Iveco S-Way 470 - 20223 model Truck tractor) steer wheel at 40 km/h. The initial sudden deflation was undertaken in 2014 on a minibus taxi, at one of our previous test days. Following this, we have had countless sudden deflation cases, particularly on … [Read more...]
