The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), is urging motorists and repairers to take note of a landmark U.S. legal case that resulted in a collision repair centre being held liable for over $31-million in damages after deviating from the vehicle manufacturer’s repair specifications. […]
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) is adding its voice to the Department of Transport’s national festive-season road-safety campaign, It Begins with Me, with an urgent call for personal accountability, safer vehicles, and greater vigilance during one of the most dangerous periods on South Africa’s roads. Fatalities on the rise: The urgency of festive-season safety […]
As South Africans prepare for the annual holiday rush, the roads are set to become significantly busier – and so too are the risks. The festive season traditionally brings an increase in long-distance travel, accidents, roadside breakdowns and insurance claims. While this is stressful enough for motorists, the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), […]
With weather patterns shifting and forecasters warning of possible hail activity in the coming weeks, the South African Motor Body Repairers Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), is urging motorists to familiarise themselves with the correct steps to take if their vehicle sustains hail damage. Why PDR is often […]
As the South African automotive landscape continues to evolve, many vehicle models are being phased out or replaced and with this shift comes an increasing concern around parts availability for older or discontinued vehicles. The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), is cautioning motorists […]
As economic pressures tighten, the South African Motor Body Repairers Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), has noted a growing trend among vehicle owners choosing to accept upfront cash settlements from their insurers rather than paying the required excess and using an accredited repairer. Juan Hanekom, national director of […]
