Welcome to the Consumer Education Page. This page is dedicated to informing and enlightening members of the public about motor body repairs. On this page, the SAMBRA team will cover numerous topics covering a variety of aspects in the motor body repair industry. From workflow process in the body shop to inspection of an accident damaged vehicle right through to what happens before a vehicle is returned to the customer by a motor body repairer. Read on to get informed.
2026
As South Africans keep their vehicles for longer and new technologies become increasingly common, the...
Your industry is now represented at the highest level of national discussions around End-of-Life Vehicle...
SAMBRA is urging broader and more consistent action from insurers as ongoing fuel price volatility...
For most motorists, collecting a vehicle after collision repairs can feel daunting. While accredited repairers...
https://youtu.be/56oefwL4X6Y?si=6n8dF3zqW_fnKatu Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, MISA's Spokesperson interviews Juan Hanekom, National Director of South African Motor Body...
UPDATE: 20/08/2026 When we last wrote about a young Bloemfontein autobody repair apprentice that had...
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) and the German Chamber of Crafts Erfurt (HWK) announced...
South Africa’s post-collision repair sector is entering a period of structural strain that could have...
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has issued an urgent warning to members of the...
South Africa’s automotive market is evolving at pace. The growing diversity of vehicle brands entering...
The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor...
2025
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) is adding its voice to the Department of Transport’s...
As South Africans prepare for the annual holiday rush, the roads are set to become...
With weather patterns shifting and forecasters warning of possible hail activity in the coming weeks,...
As the South African automotive landscape continues to evolve, many vehicle models are being phased...
As economic pressures tighten, the South African Motor Body Repairers Association (SAMBRA), a proud association...
The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor...
For many motorists, the first time they truly pay attention to their insurance policy is...
As South Africa celebrates TVET Month this August, the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) is...
The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), in partnership with the Retail Motor Industry...
The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), a proud association of the Retail Motor...
If you’ve ever been in a fender bender, you might assume it’s just a quick...
When it comes to buying a car, colour often seals the deal. Today’s motorists are...
Being involved in an accident is stressful enough without the added risk of being misled...
2024
As South Africa's automotive market continues to expand with diverse vehicle brands, advanced technologies, and...
Lack of access to the complete history of a vehicle from Cradle to Grave is...
Modern windscreens are considered a “life and limb” part of any modern vehicle. The windscreen...
SAIA Deny Consumers Access To Code 2 Vehicles Finally In April 2024 SAMBRA received a...
The South African Motor Body Repairers' Association (SAMBRA) is calling for insurance data transparency to...
An 84-year old pensioner in Bela Bela has not only lost his original Toyota Corolla...
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), and the Chamber of Crafts Erfurt, also more popularly...
It is never pleasant to imagine being involved in a road accident. But The South...
Buying a car, even a second-hand one, is a big financial commitment and the buyer...
Picture this: You find the perfect used car – affordable, stylish, seemingly in pristine condition....
2023
In a world increasingly focused on innovation and technology, the automotive industry remains a vibrant...
Over 50 key stakeholders, including representation from the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, attended...
Rosy Govindasamy spent her school holidays around cars in a panel shop from her early...
Amidst growing pressure, today the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) launched a new VIN-Lookup website...
Knowing your basic rights and obligations as a motorist can be the game-changer when it...
Over the last couple of years, the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), has been actively...
Many of us would battle if we were to spend a day experiencing the world...
It is not only vintage car enthusiasts who spend hours buffing and polishing their “babies”...
Mental health and wellbeing are increasingly being brought into sharp focus, and organisations like SAMBRA...
Friday 16th June is Youth Day and the theme this year is working together for...
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Marketing, Supply Chain and Sport Management and the...
The Meet The Team series returns. This month, we introduce you to Giselle, PA to...
Being involved in an accident, even a minor bumper bashing, can be a massive inconvenience...
Being involved in an accident ranks right up there on the stress barometer. Not only...
The Devi Show Covers Vehicle Salvage Case Devi follows the story of the consumer who...
One lucky reader of Automobil will win a R10 000 cash prize at the end...
SAMBRA Chairman, Charles Canning speaks to Radio 702 in light of a landmark court ruling...
The South African Motor Body Repairers Association (SAMBRA), a constituent association of the Retail Motor...
We are delighted to share a milestone Gauteng Regional Court judgement with members finding in...
The Meet The Team series is back! The January edition introduces you to Khulu, Associational...
The Competition Commission published the Guidelines for Competition in the Automotive Aftermarket on 29 January...
2022
It is almost time for the sun to set on another challenging and exciting year...
With all the delicious food you are probably planning to enjoy this holiday period, you...
This month we introduce you to Kevin Abrahams, Associational Representative for the KwaZulu Natal. If...
As the December holidays approach, traffic officials across the country will be on high alert...
Despite South Africa’s high road death toll, thousands of people have no choice but to...
The chances are many of us will be involved in some type of accident or...
With unemployment levels at all time highs, there are still plenty of opportunities for people...
Motor body repairer estimators and Insurance companies’ vehicle assessors play a crucial role in the...
It has been found that many cars that have been severely damaged in accidents often...
Buying a second-hand car can be an exciting purchase and a sound economic decision provided...
The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) promotes best practices and helps its members...
SAMBRA has been lobbying hard with the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) to make information...
The motor industry’s next biggest challenge is skills shortages, says Mika Heeraman, owner of Unique...
47-year-old Limpopo-based Winny Vilankulu is a proud director of Senatla Panelbeaters, a thriving motor body...
In July Santam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, issued a warning that clients could, over...
Uvashen Bramiah takes over from Richard Green as National Director of the South African Motor...
The South African Motor Body Repairer's Association (SAMBRA) will ramp up its efforts to have...
Short-term insurer, Santam, has won the prestigious SA Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), Insurer of...
Insurers drag their feet on letting consumers know whether they’re buying previously crashed cars The...
The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), an association of the Retail Motor Industry...
Over the last four years SAMBRA has applied substantial resources to ensure that members of...
With the announcement that the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) will formally open its Vehicle...
South Africa’s Fuel Retailers Association have proposed scrapping the country’s controversial Road Accident Fund (RAF)...
This article was written by a Staff Writer at Businesstech.co.za. SAMBRA would like to share...
Used-car buyers will soon be able to check if a vehicle has been written off. ...
Richard Green, National Director of SAMBRA talks to Thabiso TT Tema from Power 98.7 about...
SAMBRA has been campaigning hard over the last four years for the South African Insurance...
Times Live has reported (24th February 2022) that the The South African Insurance Association (SAIA)...
Is your second-hand car purchase actually safe to drive? Finding out about the collision history...
SAMBRA members are always striving for the highest standards. SAMBRA’s accreditation standards are recognized by...
Finding an accredited motor body repairer has never been easier. Use our map to find...
The 2022 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada was awash with excitement after BMW...
2021
In the midst of the global pandemic, a supply-chain issue has arisen across various industries....
Are advanced vehicle safety systems being compromised in bad weather? An article on forbes.com was...
Have you been in a car accident and wondered what to do next? Many drivers...
Lee de Sousa is back from Motus Technical Academy to talk to us about apprenticeships,...
Does it matter what you wash your car with? Absolutely! And it is not only...
As South Africans start gearing up for the holiday season, they are being warned to...
A technical trainer of twenty-two years, Lee de Sousa started his career as an apprentice...
Since the initial publication of the Guidelines to Competition in the South African Automotive Aftermarket...
SAMBRA raises red flag on certain Insurer Intermediaries derailing broader industry-level agreements
For some time now the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) has been advocating...
Ford has announced a huge change in aftermarket sales guidelines in South Africa. Business Tech...
At the end of 2019, Richard Green, national director of SAMBRA, was lobbying hard for...
