The first thing no matter how obvious is ensure your doors are locked. When you get into your vehicles lock all doors and put on your seatbelt. Always remember “Safety First”. When you park your vehicle no matter how short of a time you are going to be away from it Always lock your doors. Locking your doors reducing theft by more than 50%.
2: Put away valuables
Always put your valuables in the boot. Laptop bags, handbags and any other items that draw the attention of someone to the inside of your vehicle. This is regardless of whether the vehicle is parked or not.
3: Parking in safe areas
Park in areas that are well lit. Do not park in secluded areas as this attracts thieves to your vehicle. when you park your car in an area that has good lighting you greatly reduce the chances of your vehicle being broken into or getting stolen. If you have access to underground parking, rather park there than to park your car in the street.
4: Check your surroundings
Check your mirrors for any vehicles that may be following you. Be extremely vigilant when coming from the bank or the airport. Do not drive straight to your final destination. If you feel you are being followed rather drive to the police station nearest to you.
5: Reinforce your windows
It’s a good idea to get anti smash & grab tint film on your vehicle. This will ensure you are protected in the event that someone tries to smash your windows in. The film slows down the process of smashing the window in and the window will not shutter completely.
6: Install a tracker
A tracker can help to recover your vehicle when it has been stolen. It’s a watchful eye over your vehicle. Most times your vehicle will be dumped somewhere for a few days. If no one comes for the thief will assume it doesn’t have a tracker and will come back to fetch it.
Visit our website on http://cmhford.co.za/randburg/ or contact us via email: [email protected] or telephonically on 011 509 7300.
When buying a vehicle, new or a pre-owned, the most important aspects to take into consideration is the service plan, maintenance plan and warranty of the car you intend to buy. Another important thing is the length of these plans and this will suit each individual accordingly. It is also important to know the differences, especially between a service and maintenance plan.
Service Plan
A service plan gives you complete peace of mind and covers the cost of the routine servicing as stipulated in the manufacturer’s service schedule so you don’t have to worry about yearly cost increases as your servicing costs are fixed and provided for you. Your vehicle will be serviced at manufacturer’s approved dealer where genuine parts are used and trusted technicians. Generally, this plan will include the labour and replacement costs of the air-, pollen-, fuel filter, spark plugs, fluids, coolant, consumables, cambelt, V-belts, tensioners and drive pulleys, coolant hoses and sump plug gasket accordingly by the manufacturer's service schedule.
Maintenance Plan
A maintenance plan has more benefits than a service plan and will include typical wear and tear items like brake pads & linings, brake discs, wiper blades, batteries, clutch, rear wheel cylinder, fuses and globes, starter motor, alternator, suspension, window winder mechanisms, wheel bearings, CV joints etc. Basically, the maintenance covers items on your car that has a wear cycle and will need to be replaced at some point during the car’s lifespan so you can spend less time worrying about the costs of taking care and maintaining your vehicle which leaves you with more time enjoying the roads.
Ultimately when buying a vehicle it is important to be informed and to make sure that any future risk will be taken care off. In today’s busy life, we all aspire for convenience and that is the benefit of these plans, to make your life easier. We all want to know that we will be taken care off in the future and know that you will not have any stressful experience when it comes to services makes for a good night’s sleep.
To get a quote for a service, maintenance or warranty plan contact one of our financial managers here at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North on 012 404 9200 and they will gladly assist you.
CMH Ford Umhlanga hosted a Ford Performance day expo, Kempster Ford Umhlanga had the opportunity to showcase a Roush Mustang.
A unique mix of street car and a race car...Is a ROUSH car. Or more specifically, a ROUSH Mustang, with styling, performance, and handling characteristics derived from the racetrack and modified for street legal usage.
Upgrading your Mustang has never been this easy. Introducing the 3 levels of upgrades for your Mustang. Level 1 includes cold air induction and an exhaust system. Level 2 includes Level 1 plus some cosmetic enhancements as well as an ECU upgrade. Level 3 further adds the fitment of a Roush supercharger and revised suspension. So far the highest reading achieved on the facility’s dynamometer for a Level 3 Mustang is 514 kW.
No need to worry about the warranty of your Mustang being void, Ford Performance Parts or Roush Performance fitments is covered by comprehensive 3-year/60 000 km powertrain warranty which, will cover the performance upgrades, while the remainder of the Ford new vehicle warranty will not be voided.
As technology and design continue to evolve, so does the CMH FORD. Get in touch with our New Vehicle Sales Executives to get yourself behind a Mustang ROUSH.
1: Move your vehicle to a flat spot, the vehicle in an angle will damage the axle, make sure there is no one in the vehicle.
2: Apply the triangle 45 Meters of your vehicle to make other motor vehicles aware.
3: Remove the jack from the boot of the vehicle and place it in the right spot of the vehicle
Start to crank the vehicle all the way until it touches the bottom of your vehicle, make sure you do not lift the vehicle off the ground at this point.
4: Take your wheel spanner to loosen the nuts on the tyre , it works out much more easier to loosen the nuts while the wheel is touching the ground, turn each nut clockwise, loosen one nut as time but do not take the nut off completely , leave them on the vehicle with a few turns to remove it completely off.
5: Use the jack to lift the side you need of the vehicle off the ground.
6: Remove the nuts completely off the wheel and replace it with the spare tyre on the vehicle.
7: Gently apply the nuts back onto the vehicle whilst it is still in the air, make sure the nuts are not tightened, just tight enough to hold the tyre in place and make sure it is stable.
8: Lower the jack making your vehicle sit on the ground.
9: Tighten your nuts on the tyre back to the way it was when you first removed it, ensure you do this in a clockwise direction as you done before, make sure you do each nut one at a time to ensure it is done correctly and tight.
Once all is done be sure to put everything away you have used and head onto your destination as planned.
Be safe when travelling and always be prepared for any sticky situation and make sure you teach everyone in the household how to change a tyre in case of a serious emergency.
A new vehicle is way more than just a ride as it represents your lifestyle, personality and personal taste. There are several ways to personalise your vehicle to make it stand out, and make it uniquely “you”, which will make it fit you like a glove, and really meet your individual needs.
Here’s what you should keep in mind when customising your vehicle: If reselling your vehicle, will a large group of buyers be interested in the “upgrade”? Remember that a potential buyer will only pay for what they need/want, so a good rule is not to overdo it. By keeping it relevant and simple you open up a larger pool of potential future buyers.
Spend wisely when adding expensive equipment to a vehicle as it will not necessarily increase its value. Many vehicle owners think they will be able to get back the costs of after-market products they have installed at the time of resale, only to be disappointed when a potential buyer isn't willing to pay for the accessories or extras.
You can never go wrong with factory fitted extras, as it will definitely add more value to your vehicle, and extras like rubberising and smash and grab will never count against you.
Accessories like nudge bars, roll bars, and mags can enhance the general look of the vehicle, and should make the dealer/buyer more inclined to pay more for the vehicle.
Personalising your vehicle to your own taste in the sense of special paint colour or personalized decals, lowered suspension, performance enhanced engines, and modified exhaust systems is a big no-no, as everybody hasn’t got the same personal taste.
Before adding extras or accessories:
Firstly consult with your dealer to check if any modification will void the warranty in any way (if your vehicle is still under warranty).
Make sure that your insurance conditions remain intact or if any addendum is required when adding it to your current insurance.
We at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North have a full range of genuine Ford parts as well as a wide range of Ford approved accessories and would love to help you customise your vehicle to add a bit more style and value.
The month of August is known for flying kites high. It makes sense that it would also be women’s month. Similar to kites women are made to fly high. Meet Tamanda our Accountant/HR. She began her career in the motor industry in 2002 where she was a trainee accountant. She then moved to the CMH group under Rand Auto then in 2007.
Tamanda is the is the kind of woman that Women’s Month is all about. Tamanda is a mother of one soon to be two.
She has succeeded in working in a male-dominated She has an open door policy and deals with employees on a daily basis and loves interacting with employees and customers alike. Her bubbly and vibrant personality shows that she is not only a number cruncher but a people person too. Besides it being such a tough industry to break into and succeed she reckons “it’s the team you work with that paves the way, and makes it possible for success.
Sharon joined our team in 2013 in the sales team. She was previously with Peugeot for one year. She took over and was super sales lady. In 2016 she decided to spread her wings and become stock controller/ invoicing clerk for the new cars department. She sources vehicles from Ford factory and various Ford dealers around the country.
Sharon is the kind of woman that is thrilled about the success of other women. She is a mother of one. Her hardwork and drive to succeed have kept her on the up and up in the dealership.
Her motto is to always find a balance.
Cmh Kempster Ford Randburg would like to wish all the ladies a HAPPY WOMEN’S MONTH
CMH Ford Pretoria is having an eventful time with managing massive growth and unheard of activity in all our departments we need to ensure that we keep tabs on the quality of service and customer experience we provide.
Now here is where the saying of “the more I practice, the luckier I get” comes to mind. New vehicle customer satisfaction seems pegged at a 100% consistently. Our off-site displays are continuing and if you meet a person at either Quagga or Wonderpark wanting to show you our newest and best offerings then most probably that is our eager as a beaver Kempster Ford Pretoria sales person. We had one in each mall in the last month and we will see you there soon again.
Our service department is growing consistently and I would like to invite all people and businesses that own Ford vehicles to give a call. We will service your vehicle in a jiffy and look after you and your vehicle in the way that you can only dream of.
We wish to congratulate our top performers whom we honoured for the month of July. They are Ofense Mdluli, Akhone Tsili, Peter Mkhwanazi and Lindi Viljoen respectively for our four main business departments.
On the 17th May 2017 – The Ford Wildlife Foundation (FWF) handed over a new Ford Ranger bakkie to the Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI) to support the Institute’s Coral Reef Programme. The handover forms part of Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa’s (FMCSA) commitment to the conservation and preservation of the environment in Sub-Saharan Africa.
South African coral reefs are marginal and unique, comprising a biodiversity hot-spot. For over 25 years, the Coral Reef Programme of the Oceanographic Research Institute has conducted intensive research on these fragile ecosystems aimed at their conservation and management. Coral reefs are under global threat from climate change and the Programme is currently focusing, in particular, on the resilience of the reefs to the effects of global warming.
How Will The Ford Ranger Support the Coral Reef Programme?
All field operations of the ORI Coral Reef Programme require diving at sea, deploying a diving team with surface support. ORI is well-equipped with a sea-going vessel and the SCUBA gear needed for the work, as well as laboratory and research infrastructure. However, safe transport is also required for a team of at least four people, in a vehicle with the capacity to launch and beach a boat. This requirement is now met with the addition of a Ford Ranger to the team.
“The Ford Wildlife Foundation has added its support to this Programme by providing a Ford Ranger 4x4 vehicle for the demanding field activities needed to undertake this vital research. This will add to the safety and effectiveness of the team, helping them to complete their work in the field,” says Schleyer.
The locally-built Ford Ranger, which is one of South Africa’s top-selling vehicles overall and in the light commercial segment, will be used to enable the project to go further and make a real impact – particularly in the remote locations often associated with conservation and environmental projects.
In today’s life a second can change everything and the big question is: Will you be taken care of if that second turns into an accident?
With Accident Angels in the event of an accident ER24 takes you to the nearest private medical facility to ensure that the treatment you receive is World Class and on notification of a car accident up to R10 000 is loaded onto the member’s accidentANGELS™ MasterCard®. If a member requires further medical treatment for their injuries, a R200 000 guarantee is placed at the private medical facility for such treatment.
The Accident ANGELS MasterCard enables instant payment for all emergency treatment after a motor vehicle or motorcycle accident. Within moments of receiving notice of your accident, they will release your funds – ready to use at any casualty unit.
Accident Angels is not attached to a vehicle but protects the member should he/she be involved in any Motor Vehicle Accident.
Facts:
• South Africa has one of the highest vehicle accident rates in the world
• Approximately 800 people get seriously injured every day on South African Roads
For just a small amount per month, Accident Angels can save your life, it’s really not much when it’s a matter of life and death. Especially if you don’t have a medical aid and you travel on our roads, you can’t afford to be without an ANGEL.
Contact our financial managers for more information on this incredible lifesaving product on 012 404 9200.
Dezzi Raceway is set in the rolling hills of the South coast and just 10 minutes’ drive from Port Shepstone, the 2.5 Km track is a superb mix of tight, technical corners, blind rises and elevation changes-a challenging proposition for cars, and especially bikes with quick directional changes a must for setting a good lap time.
The actions starts early on a Saturday morning with a drivers briefing at 7.00 am. For the spectators, there is a class of racing to suit all tastes from four wheels to two wheels.
All the racers dangerously taking to the road to employ their races.
CMH Ford has a Focus ST that is the pace car that dutifully leads all entrants on their customary warm-up laps, racers compete over course of 10 laps with a variety of different classes filling up the day.
The excitement of walking around mingling with the racers and their helpers, and all working on the cars and bikes, then watch them drive on the track, such an awesome experience. If anybody wants to take a short drive on a weekend and spend a lovely day in the sun, we would recommend spending the day at Dezzi Raceway
Ford South Africa and CMH Ford are strongly committed to motorsport.
Most of us choose our career based on what we studied at school not necessarily what we enjoy doing. It was no different for a Keynes Mdaka a young man fresh from university armed with a financial degree he embarked on a career as a Pension Fund Manager at one of the top financial institutions in the country based in Sandton.
Meet Keynes New Car Sales Manager at Cmh Kempster Ford in Randburg. He is a family man that enjoys adventure sports such as bunjee jumping and just about any water sport that involves adrenalin and speed.
Keynes began his career in 2001 but only joined the motor industry in 2007. He happened to go into a dealership across from his workplace in search of a new vehicle when he had a light bulb moment. The sales consultant helping him at the time was friendly and seem to be enjoying her job so much he decided at that moment that is what he wanted to do. Fast forward to a few months down the line, he resigned from his job in the financial sector and became a salesman selling cars.
In 2014 Keynes joined the CMH Kempster Ford Randburg family as a new vehicles salesman. He won several accolades such as Salesman of the month. In July of 2017 the position of Sales Manager for new cars department opened up and he stepped up for the role. He says mentorship from the previous manager played a vital role in his personal developments which lead him to become Sales Manager. He aspires to mentor other future managers. He also fully intends to work toward becoming Dealer Principle and eventually move to the CMH head office.
“The core of the business is sales and you have to keep a clear goal of meeting targets” Keynes Mdaka
Do have an itch every time you get into a car and you just love to drive. You just won’t settle for any average sedan, a minivan, or a crossover? You must be a Mustang girl, looking for something fun, fast and sporty. It’s built for the wild at heart always looking for a good time and will not go for normal. Ps: mommies need not apply. But not worry Ford has a special one for all the soccer moms out there.
You are a mom and school runs have become a part of your everyday life. You are not interested in fuel guzzling SUV. You just want a car that fits everyone that’s been invited to the play date and fits all the sports gear but will not break the bank with fuel cost. The Ford B Max is for all the mommies out there. It’s comfortable and efficient. Thumbs up for the sliding doors. All the perks of an SUV only cheaper and easier to park.
The Ford Fusion is for the girl that is determined to succeed against all odds. She is climbing up the corporate ladder and image is everything. It has a roomy back seat and boot. It is exceptionally fuel-efficient. It’s the perfect accessory whether you are looking for a handsome date or just something to spruce up your outfit. The Ford Fusion is an outstanding car, one that provides big sedan space with excellent fuel economy every girl that’s looking to make her mark in the world will agree.
The Ford Fiesta is definitely a festive one; it’s a party on wheels literally. With all the cool features it boasts. If you are a young vibrant female, not afraid to take risks and stand out. This is the car for you. It comes in all these awesome colours and has a sporty look to it. Arriba!
The Ford Family has a vehicle for every female and her personality.