South Africa’s post-collision repair sector is entering a period of structural strain that could have far-reaching implications for insurers, manufacturers and consumers alike. The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), warns that sustained economic pressure on small and medium-sized motor body repairers (MBRs) is […]
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has issued an urgent warning to members of the public following a serious truck collision in Durban this week on Monday 23 February, involving a tanker carrying 30,000 litres of diesel. Why crash scenes involving fuel tankers are extremely dangerous The crash at the intersection of the M7 and […]
South Africa’s automotive market is evolving at pace. The growing diversity of vehicle brands entering the local market reflects healthy competition and expanded consumer choice. However, while this transformation is most visible at showroom level, its most complex consequences are emerging further down the automotive value chain – particularly within the motor body repair (MBR) […]
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), […]
