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 […]
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 […]
Buying a car, even a second-hand one, is a big financial commitment and the buyer needs to know they are getting bang for their buck, along with all the things which they most desire in a car. Safety should always be a top priority but how certain can one be that your chosen vehicle has […]
Picture this: You find the perfect used car – affordable, stylish, seemingly in pristine condition. You buy it, excited for your new set of wheels. But weeks later, an unsettling clunk on the highway turns into a terrifying spinout. Turns out, your “dream car” was once a mangled mess, declared a write-off by insurance and […]
In a world increasingly focused on innovation and technology, the automotive industry remains a vibrant canvas for artistic expression and technical mastery and an exciting opportunity for young talent wishing to enter the sector. The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), in collaboration with industry leaders, is working hard to address the urgent skills […]
Over 50 key stakeholders, including representation from the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, attended the Vehicle Write Off conference in Johannesburg last week to discuss the critical need for an open and transparent Vehicle Salvage Database (VSD) of all vehicles that have previously been “written off” by insurers, and to discuss critical next steps […]
