RMI puts welding skills in the spotlight at first Motor Mech Welding Competition

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) is proud to have hosted its very first Welding Competition highlighting the importance of creating practical, inclusive pathways into South Africa’s automotive and related industries.  10 learners from Bergsig Special School put their welding skills to the test as part of the bigger Motor Mech Show / Alles op […]

When your car is repaired but parts are delayed – who helps you stay mobile?

Recent shortages of replacement parts have unfortunately lengthened the time some accident-damaged vehicles spend in repair shops, leaving many motorists asking an important question: what happens when your courtesy vehicle runs out before your own car is ready? According to the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor […]

Youth Month spotlight: Young leaders helping shape the future of South Africa’s motor body repair industry

As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), is shining a spotlight on a new generation of industry leaders who are helping drive innovation, transformation and sustainability within the motor body repair sector. While many still view the industry […]

SAMBRA invests in the next generation of motor body repair professionals

The inaugural South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) Junior Skills Competition was successfully held at Baysville Technical High School in East London on Saturday, 5 June, marking an important milestone in the Association’s commitment to developing future artisans for the motor body repair sector. SAMBRA is a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry […]

What motorists should check when collecting a collision-repaired vehicle

For most motorists, collecting a vehicle after collision repairs can feel daunting. While accredited repairers follow stringent repair processes and conduct multiple inspections throughout the repair journey, consumers often want reassurance that the authorised work has been completed to a high standard. According to the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association […]