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 […]

Rising complexity reshapes South Africa’s motor body repair landscape

South Africa’s collision repair industry is undergoing a significant shift, with fewer routine repairs coming through the shops, but each job requiring greater technical expertise, time and cost to complete. According to Juan Hanekom, National Director of the South African Motor Body Repairers Association (SAMBRA), these changes reflect a broader global trend, now increasingly evident […]

SAMBRA welcomes insurer concessions as fuel hikes add pressure to repair sector

The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) has welcomed early steps taken by some insurers to cushion the impact of fuel price increases on the already strained motor body repair (MBR) sector. Fuel increases placing new pressure on workshop operations The latest fuel adjustment has placed additional pressure on repairers already contending with rising […]

SAMBRA urges broader industry solutions as vehicle write-offs increase

The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) has raised concern that rising vehicle write-offs are reaching a potential risk point, with some vehicles now being written off at levels as low as 35% of their value. Rising write-offs placing pressure on industry systems According to Juan Hanekom, National Director of SAMBRA, a proud association […]

SAMBRA Regional Roadshow Highlights

SAMBRA Insider – State of the Shop Industry Insights from Across the Network During February, SAMBRA conducted a number of regional member visits as part of the national roadshow programme. Attendance across regions was exceptionally strong, with record participation in several areas. Key discussion points included: • Growing interest in the Block Exemption Regulations• Increasing […]