A new look and direction for RMI
A new shift in direction for The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), which has played a definitive role in the motoring industry of South Africa ever since its inception in 1908 and has a proud ...
Category Archives: Member News
Western Cape Members News
Western Cape SAMBRA members, head over the news page to see what's happening in our province. ...
SAMBRA Members Newsflash: AON, CLC and Authorizing Assessing Company
An important SAMBRA Members Newsflash, regarding those completing work approved by or on behalf of AON Insurers. ...
Time for motor repair industry to ‘get efficient’ about ESD
The automotive industry ought to be doing a great deal more regarding enterprise and supplier development (ESD). Read on to find out some thoughts from ESD at the SAMBRA Conference that took place in ...
SAMBRA Members Newsflash
An important SAMBRA Members Newsflash, regarding those completing work for PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency of SA). ...
Outlook positive for small enterprises in automotive sector
The outlook is positive for small enterprises in the automotive sector, says Renai Moothilal, Executive Director: National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers ...
Western Cape SAMBRA Members
Western Cape SAMBRA Members, log-in to the members-only area and find out about merSETA funding available in your area. Details in the SAMBRA Members News page. ...
13th International R-M Best Painter Contest 2020
R-M®, BASF’s premium automotive refinish paint brand, has just launched its search for the most talented spray painters in the industry. The 13th International R-M Best Painter Contest is a global ini ...
OEM Certification
Whether in South Africa, USA or UK, the challenges and concerns experienced in the MBR sector are universal. Return on Investment is of great concern to all. This article from “BODY SHOP BUSINESS” in ...
Understanding your business revenue
The global collision industry comes down to three words: change; challenges and opportunities. Years of experience in an industry that doesn’t exist anymore doesn’t help one make the changes required. ...
In tribute to Jeanne Esterhuizen
2019 saw a change to the National Executive committee of SAMBRA, the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association, and one of those changes was the decision by Jeanne Esterhuizen ...
New Appointments at SAMBRA
Cape Town-based Charles Canning has just been appointed National Chairman of the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation ...
SAMBRA celebrates excellence
The award ceremony took place in Johannesburg on 18 October at Emperors Palace as the highlight of the 2019 SAMBRA conference and honoured top vehicle insurers and OEMs, as well as paint and equipment ...
Labour Rate Inequality Threatens MBR Sector Viability And Employment
The historic practice of issuing Motor Body Repairers’ insurer Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with outdated labour rates is creating havoc in the Motor Body Repair Industry and threatening not only g ...
SAMBRA Free State & Northern Cape Member AGM Invitation
SAMBRA Free State & Northern Cape Members: Remember to submit your AGM RSVP. The SAMBRA & RMI AGMs will take on 26 September 2019, and RSVPs must be submitted by 16 September. ...
Report Back: SAMBRA Western Cape AGM
The SAMBRA Western Cape AGM took place on 5 September 2019. The event was well attended, and pertinent issues affecting SAMBRA and the wider industry were discussed within the theme, “Building Connect ...
MEMBERS: Important Notice Re PRASA
Recent cases of delayed payments from PRASA to SAMBRA members have lead us to believe that this entity is experiencing financial constraints. Please read on to review the actions you need to take if y ...
SAMBRA Member Update: Nzalo Insurance Services
Attention all SAMBRA members: Please review and download the latest update from Matasis Trustees regarding Nzalo Insurance Services. ...
Sign Up For OHS Training – Coming To Durban, East London & PE
John Hempel from RMI4OHS will be conducting OHS training in Durban, East London and PE in the coming weeks. Register more than one delegate from your business, and you could qualify for a discount! Th ...
Western Cape SAMBRA Members: First Aid Training Reminder
A reminder to all Western Cape SAMBRA Members that First Aid Training (Level 1 & CPR - NQF Level 1) will take place at RMI house in Parow on 28 and 29 August 2019. ...