Jetour Alberton making a difference in the community
- Dealer News
- 21 February 2025
These days dealership awards are about more than just recognising and celebrating success, says Gary Scott, CEO of KIA Motors South Africa.
The workshop is where dealerships generate cash flow, but few people spare a thought for the most important part of the workshop — the wash bay.
Sitting in her office at Barloworld Ford Bruma, one cannot tell that Marcia Mayaba was once a “goafer” who was assigned, under the title of trainee, to jobs ranging from receptionist to driver, wash bay attendant and cabin assistant in a delivery truck.
When it comes to dirty work and heavy lifting, Hannes van Reenen at Netech Distributors likes to tell dealerships, “relax, we got your back”.
Farouk Dangor, owner of the well-known Speedy Car Sales in Klerksdorp, will soon be celebrating his 40th anniversary in the exclusive pre-owned car business in South Africa. Dealerfloor approached him about the business that led to numerous awards and accolades and the fascinating motorsport museum at the dealership.
The old adage that those who race on the weekend, sell on the weekday, but for Elvéne Vonk of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) East Rand, it holds special significance.
Erad de Lange is a man of few words. As Dealer Principal and owner of Caledon Toyota since 2007, he is a busy man, though. The dealership is buzzing – all day, every day.
Staff who answered the numbers listed for Izy Motors in Durban told Dealerfloor they hope police will soon arrest the person who has been abusing the name of used car dealer, Izy Motors, to steal money from unsuspecting buyers.
A new or used vehicle is probably for most people the biggest capital outlay after purchasing a house. For this reason, vehicle owners must ensure their four wheel-assets are kept in pristine condition. Adhering to regular service intervals is one sure way of protecting an asset that is already losing money in other respects.
Family businesses seem to flourish in a distant, but very important, part of the country, namely Upington in the Northern Cape. The town, famous not only for its extreme temperatures but fine wine and grapes, is located close to the southern border of Namibia and the south eastern border of Botswana. The nearest big town, Kimberley, is about 400 km away.
You need high octane fuel in your veins when doing business in rural and even smaller urban areas these days. Marius du Toit is a car dealer not afraid of the challenges associated with the decline of rural towns. He also has a keen interest in the motor trade doing business on-line. Marius is the managing Director of the 4Wheels Motor Group with branches in Vryburg, Lichtenburg and Mahikeng (previously known as Mafikeng) in North West.
Paul Louw, 40-year-old Dealer Principal of Volkswagen Table View, is a man on a mission – in his professional life as Dealer Principal, but also his private life as husband and father.
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