SAIA Deny Consumers Access To Code 2 Vehicles Finally In April 2024

SAIA Deny Consumers Access To Code 2 Vehicles Finally In April 2024 SAMBRA received a response from SAIA regarding the publication of Code 2 vehicles. The letter received from SAIA states, “after extensive internal engagements by the relevant SAIA Committee structures, … SAIA has decided that Code 2 vehicle salvage information will not be included […]

Call For Transparency: Consumers Facing Potential Dangers of Undisclosed Salvage Vehicles

The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) is calling for insurance data transparency to help protect South African consumers. Listen to this 702 conversation for yet another alarming example of a consumer purchasing a second-hand car with a very troubled past. Radio clip via Radio 702.

84-year old pensioner a victim of unscrupulous dealer – Another 49 reasons for SAIA to make Code 2 data accessible

An 84-year old pensioner in Bela Bela has not only lost his original Toyota Corolla which he trustingly traded into a dealer online, but has also been unwittingly been sold a 2021 Suzuki Brezza with just 28,525 km on the clock for R230,000. What looked like a dream car at the initial physical inspection in […]

RMI and HWK launch innovative EV pilot training module in Eastern Cape

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), and the Chamber of Crafts Erfurt, also more popularly known as Handwerkskammer Erfurt (HWK Erfurt), last year agreed to collaborate on a 12-month project ending June 2024.  This follows the successful completion of the Eastern Cape TVET partnership in November 2022 – an innovative partnership designed to drive vocational […]

Navigating road accidents: Emergency Items for your car

It is never pleasant to imagine being involved in a road accident. But The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) wants you to feel prepared for any eventuality! Here is a checklist of emergency items we recommend having in your car: First-aid kit Fire extinguisher Emergency triangle Reflective jacket Jumper cables Tow rope Tyre sealant […]

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