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• Sambra warns of economic and safety risks as South African vehicle write-offs reach 35% threshold

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The South African Motor Body Repairers Association (Sambra) has flagged a concerning rise in vehicle write-offs, with some cars being declared uneconomical to repair at just 35% of...

• Structural Strain in South Africa’s Collision Repair Sector Threatens Automotive Ecosystem and Consumer Safety

  Published: Apr 7, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association has warned that independent repairers are facing a sustainability crisis due to rising technical requirements and stagnant econo...