AUTOFORUM

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

Jul, 15 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,

SAMBRA calls for wider insurer action as fuel pressure continues to strain repair sector

Jul, 02 2026, 21:14

South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) is urging broader and more consistent action from insurers as ongoing fuel price volatility continues to place sustained pressure on the motor body repair (MBR) sector,

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, 19 2026, 13:35

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

What motorists should check when collecting a collision-repaired vehicle

Jun, 11 2026, 20:06

"One of the biggest misconceptions consumers have is that a repairer restores the entire vehicle after an accident," says Juan Hanekom,

SAMBRA launches inaugural Junior Skills Competition in East London

Jun, 04 2026, 15:45

South African Motor Body Repairers' Association (SAMBRA) is preparing to launch its own learner competition focused on panel beating and spray painting skills

MISA TV shines spotlight on Skills Gap in SA’s Motor Industry

May, 28 2026, 18:12

MISA has launched its official YouTube channel, MISA TV, to inform, educate and promote dialogue on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

The hidden danger of vehicle frame damage after a collision

May, 28 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, 20 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.