AUTOFORUM

Time for regulation to drive access to information

Time for regulation to drive access to information

Nov, 21 2023, 21:18

Over 50 key stakeholders, including representation from the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, attended the Vehicle Write Off conference

Leave accident damage evaluation to the experts

Leave accident damage evaluation to the experts

Nov, 02 2023, 13:10

it is best to view any damage to your car in a serious light and make an effort to understand what the damage actually is.

Female panel shop owner is remodelling the automotive landscape

Female panel shop owner is remodelling the automotive landscape

Oct, 24 2023, 13:41

Jacques Viljoen, national director of SAMBRA, says it is great to see more women stepping up and fill in the gaps to grow the industry to a new level.

SAMBRA comment on new VIN-Lookup website

SAMBRA comment on new VIN-Lookup website

Sep, 19 2023, 16:07

South African Insurance Association (SAIA) launched a new VIN-Lookup website with Code 3 (rebuilt), Code 3A (spare parts only) and code 4 (scrap- permanently demolished vehicles)

CRA to host conference at Automechanika Jhb on 6th September 2023

Aug, 08 2023, 16:06

Collision Repairers Association (CRA) will host a breakfast conference on the 6th of September, at Automechanika Trade Fair

Women in the motor industry: Passionate about auto body repair

Women in the motor industry: Passionate about auto body repair

Aug, 08 2023, 12:36

Charles Canning says auto body repair owners like Mika are helping SAMBRA and the RMI broaden horizons for women in the sector.

Apprenticeships can open exciting doors for young people

Apprenticeships can open exciting doors for young people

Jul, 12 2023, 18:03

The motor body repair industry is opening doors for young men and women with a range of qualifications they can use to secure exciting career prospects in South Africa

Empowering South African youth in the automotive sector

Empowering South African youth in the automotive sector

Jun, 14 2023, 15:54

A recent career day in May, organised at Otto Du Plessis High School by the Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA), in partnership with the RMI and the South African Motor Body Repairers Association (SAMBRA),

Top motor body repairers for 2022 celebrated at ECHOMBR ranking awards

Top motor body repairers for 2022 celebrated at ECHOMBR ranking awards

Jun, 14 2023, 14:21

Lightstone Auto’s annual EchoMBR Ranking Awards celebrate Motor Body Repairers who have achieved excellence in customer service, as rated by the public

SAMBRA opens up professional VDQ qualification to members

SAMBRA opens up professional VDQ qualification to members

Jun, 08 2023, 22:28

Motor body repairer estimators and Insurance companies’ vehicle assessors play a crucial role in the daily lives of South Africans.

Things your car’s paintwork hates and why

Things your car’s paintwork hates and why

Jun, 08 2023, 21:58

Know your spare parts – Don’t get left in the dark regarding your options

Know your spare parts – Don’t get left in the dark regarding your options

Jun, 06 2023, 12:42

SAMBRA welcomes new national director

SAMBRA welcomes new national director

May, 17 2023, 16:47

The power of blending - Don’t be caught out with a botched paint job

The power of blending - Don’t be caught out with a botched paint job

May, 10 2023, 09:46

Five things you need to check before you book your car in for accident-damage repairs

Five things you need to check before you book your car in for accident-damage repairs

Apr, 12 2023, 11:07

SAMBRA applauds excellence

SAMBRA applauds excellence

Mar, 28 2023, 12:38

Right to Repair SA and MIWA Join the Global Right to Repair movement

Right to Repair SA and MIWA Join the Global Right to Repair movement

Mar, 09 2023, 13:03

SAMBRA Awards

Mar, 09 2023, 12:50

Fleet maintenance an absolute must

Fleet maintenance an absolute must

Nov, 22 2022, 14:23

Technical and vocational training remains high on the agenda

Technical and vocational training remains high on the agenda

Sep, 23 2022, 09:44

Supply Constraints continue to impact car repairs but not equally across all sectors

Supply Constraints continue to impact car repairs but not equally across all sectors

Aug, 04 2022, 17:14

Lightstone recognises top Motor Body Repairers in 2021

Lightstone recognises top Motor Body Repairers in 2021

Jul, 05 2022, 22:42

Supply constraints impact car repairs

Supply constraints impact car repairs

May, 03 2022, 19:19

Volkswagen embraces the Guidelines for Competition in the Automotive Aftermarket

Volkswagen embraces the Guidelines for Competition in the Automotive Aftermarket

Mar, 09 2022, 23:53

Breakthrough in VSD database access

Breakthrough in VSD database access

Feb, 25 2022, 16:51

Axalta Refinish’s new electric vehicle repair package helps bodyshops to operate safely

Axalta Refinish’s new electric vehicle repair package helps bodyshops to operate safely

Feb, 08 2022, 14:48

Know your parts - You are entitled to use non-original spare parts

Know your parts - You are entitled to use non-original spare parts

Feb, 08 2022, 13:09

Service plans, maintenance plans and warranties

Service plans, maintenance plans and warranties

Nov, 25 2021, 17:46

Ford South Africa committed to new automotive aftermarket guidelines

Ford South Africa committed to new automotive aftermarket guidelines

Nov, 11 2021, 13:04

Are multinational companies in the automotive industry in SA stifling growth?

Are multinational companies in the automotive industry in SA stifling growth?

Sep, 16 2021, 17:51

Written off, refinanced, reinsured, death trap

Written off, refinanced, reinsured, death trap

Sep, 09 2021, 00:04

Standox shares tips for professional 3-Stage pearl repairs on large surfaces

Standox shares tips for professional 3-Stage pearl repairs on large surfaces

Sep, 01 2021, 19:18

Bela-Bela’s Santie is no wallflower in the automotive industry

Bela-Bela’s Santie is no wallflower in the automotive industry

Aug, 24 2021, 18:04

Insured - could you still be liable for your car repairs?

Insured - could you still be liable for your car repairs?

Aug, 24 2021, 17:44

Plastic repairs made easy with the latest tips and advice from Standox

Plastic repairs made easy with the latest tips and advice from Standox

Aug, 19 2021, 18:16

Prudence still needed with Right to Repair freedom

Prudence still needed with Right to Repair freedom

Aug, 19 2021, 18:02

She opened shop 21 years ago … the rest is history!

She opened shop 21 years ago … the rest is history!

Aug, 19 2021, 17:48

Right 2 Repair SA appoints new CEO

Right 2 Repair SA appoints new CEO

Aug, 02 2021, 16:45

Right to Repair South Africa welcome NADA pledge

Right to Repair South Africa welcome NADA pledge

Jun, 10 2021, 22:22

Tribunal ruling good news for second hand car buyers

Tribunal ruling good news for second hand car buyers

Jun, 04 2021, 09:02