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Frustrations with VIN-lookup site surface again at SAMBRA conference

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11/16/2023

Frustrations with VIN-lookup site surface again at SAMBRA conference

On 15 November, SAMBRA (South African Motor Body Repairers Association) hosted their Vehicle Write-off Conference 2023 in Bryanston. This follows...

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Automechanika Johannesburg 2023 lives up to sterling reputation

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9/14/2023

Automechanika Johannesburg 2023 lives up to sterling reputation

The eighth Automechanika Johannesburg took place from 5 to 7 September at the Johannesburg Expo Center. As with its previous incarnations and that...

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Automechanika Johannesburg – Entries now open for 2023 Innovation Awards

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6/1/2023

Automechanika Johannesburg – Entries now open for 2023 Innovation Awards

The countdown to the eighth Automechanika Johannesburg has begun and with four months to go before the official opening of the event on 5...

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Entries now open for 2023 Innovation Awards

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5/5/2023

Entries now open for 2023 Innovation Awards

The countdown to the eighth Automechanika Johannesburg has begun. With four months to go before the official opening on 5 September 2023, entries...

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Body repair industry can’t ignore auto retail expert’s insights

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3/27/2023

Body repair industry can’t ignore auto retail expert’s insights

At the recently held National Automobile Dealers Association (Nada) 2023 Conference, Australian auto retail expert, David Lowrie, highlighted the...

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3/26/2023

SAMBRA celebrates cream of the industry

SAMBRA celebrates cream of the industry The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA) jointly hosted its Awards Ceremony with...

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3/17/2023

Stellar line-up of auto events for 2023

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Excitement mounts for African Auto Show in 2023

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3/16/2023

Excitement mounts for African Auto Show in 2023

Stakeholders believe the hosting of the African Automotive Show as part of the 3rd Intra African Trade Fair (IATF2023), will be a considerable...

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Study Finds Blend Time Is Greater Than Full Refinish

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3/3/2023

Study Finds Blend Time Is Greater Than Full Refinish

In the first study of its kind, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) asked five major North American refinishing companies to...

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Events

11/21/2022

R-M Wins At SAMBRA 2022 Industry Awards

R-M distributor RSB Auto and Industrial came out on top at this year’s industry awards ceremony hosted by the South African Motor Body Repairers...

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International Exhibitors And Visitors Drawn To Equip Auto Paris 2022

Events

11/20/2022

International Exhibitors And Visitors Drawn To Equip Auto Paris 2022

The organiser of Equip Auto Paris 2022 has declared the event a success after 78,280 trade visitors and nearly 1000 companies, 45 per cent of...

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