SAMBRA is proud to welcome the following new and accredited members who joined our growing network during July and August 2026. Their commitment to professionalism, quality workmanship and industry best practice strengthens not only their own businesses, but the reputation and future of the motor body repair sector as a whole. Welcoming Kings Auto Solutions […]
Robotics is moving beyond manufacturing plants and into the automotive repair environment. A recent article in Collision Repair Mag looks at how an intelligent spray-painting robot is being introduced at a collision repair facility outside Montreal, using machine vision and AI to plan and apply paint. Potential benefits for repair workshops The technology is designed […]
August was another strong month for SAMBRA’s media profile, with coverage spanning the people, technology and consumer issues shaping South Africa’s motor body repair industry. From highlighting women breaking new ground in spray painting and showcasing the next generation of repair talent, to sharing expert insight on new dent-repair technologies and helping motorists understand what […]
The motor body repair industry is changing rapidly. From insurer agreements and compliance requirements to electric vehicles, repairability and new technologies, the environment in which our members operate today is very different from even a few years ago. For SAMBRA, our role is to ensure that members do not have to navigate these changes alone. […]
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 […]
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 […]
