AUTOFORUM

From classroom to spray booth – Bergsig learners put their skills to the test

Sep, 02 2026, 21:24

the world of automotive refinishing through a spray-painting training session and skills competition hosted by Apex Auto Paint in partnership with the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) Eastern Cape.

Modern dent repair technology is changing the way vehicles are repaired safely

Aug, 21 2026, 10:17

SAMBRA - It demands specialised equipment, ongoing technician training and strict adherence to manufacturer-approved repair procedures.

Women are changing the face of South Africa's spray painting industry

Aug, 12 2026, 20:03

building careers in a profession where female representation remains the exception rather than the norm.

Why repairability is becoming South Africa's next automotive affordability challenge

Jul, 29 2026, 14:48

The reality is that repairability has become a broader issue across the entire automotive industry.

ADAS is no longer just for luxury vehicles - is SA's repair industry keeping pace

Jul, 10 2026, 18:33

. Modern repairs increasingly require specialised diagnostic equipment, precise calibration procedures and highly trained technicians to ensure a vehicle's safety systems are fully restored before it returns to the road,

SA’s evolving vehicle parc is reshaping repair complexity across the aftermarket

Jun, 23 2026, 20:25

“The real shift is that complexity is no longer confined to new vehicles – it is now embedded across the entire parc.”

Young leaders helping shape the future of SA's motor body repair industry

Jun, 17 2026, 13:35

a new generation of industry leaders who are helping drive innovation, transformation and sustainability within the motor body repair sector.

The hidden danger of vehicle frame damage after a collision

May, 19 2026, 16:23

But according to the South African Motor Body Repairers' Association (SAMBRA), the real danger often lies beneath the surface.

Rising complexity reshapes South Africa’s motor body repair landscape

May, 08 2026, 14:53

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.

Bridging the gap in vehicle damage assessment gains industry momentum

Apr, 10 2026, 21:08

A long-standing challenge within South Africa’s automotive repair and insurance sectors has been the disconnect between vehicle damage estimators and assessors