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.
CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North was proud to sponsor hole 1 on the 8th of September 2017 at the Akasia Country Club and it turned out to be one of the most outstanding days worth remembering for this year.
We had such a magnificent day full of fun in the sun, laughter, good times and a good day of golfing. Meeting new clients and making sure everybody was having a fantastic day was our top priority. Players stopped by to get free drinks and snacks where we also had the opportunity to showcase some of our newest models.
The players also stood a chance to win a prize by completing their names in a draw and the lucky winner was announced the following Monday. Congratulations Mr Potgieter on winning the lucky draw we hope that you will enjoy your Ford hamper and thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in our competition.
Throughout all the fun and games we also had the chance to sell our irresistible race red Ford Mustang to one of the players. Our CMH Ford team would just like to congratulate the friendliest, most down to earth and spontaneous Mr. Becker. It was such a pleasure doing business with you and we hope that you will enjoy lots of miles and smiles in your brand new Mustang. May your new car take you to new places with incredible people and open up new opportunities in your life.
Owning a new саr is аlmоѕt еvеrуbоdу’ѕ dream. But оnlу a fеw реорlе can аffоrd tо buy a nеw car оn a саѕh bаѕiѕ. Fortunately, we at CMH Kempster Ford Umhlanga have made car finаnсing easy. As a rеѕult, more аnd more individuаlѕ have thе рrivilеgе оf оwning a nеw саr. Hоwеvеr, it iѕ nоt еаѕу tо ѕеlесt a саr, mаkе a рurсhаѕе, and then оbtаin саr finаnсing. Bеfоrе уоu head tо thе lосаl саr dеаlеr to buу the саr of уоur dreams, you have tо соnѕidеr alоt оf thingѕ with rеgаrdѕ tо car finаnсing. You hаvе tо lооk intо your сrеdit ѕсоrе, соmраrе саr financing rаtеѕ, аnd gеt рrе-аррrоvаl for уоur саr financing application. When you are finally granted a vehicle you don’t know if you will get great value for it when traded in.
Because everyone deserves to have options, Ford options is the newest finance package, tailored to suit you with monthly repayments that are lower than traditional vehicle finance. It works to your advantage by dividing the cost of your brand new car into three parts, all calculated according to your unique needs.
You get to choose your own deposit, the length of your agreement and your anticipated annual mileage, Ford deducts your deposit and the vehicle’s Guaranteed Future Value (GFV) at the start of the agreement, so your monthly payments are based on the balance, plus the interest on this and the GFV. At the end of your agreement, your Ford will have a GFV. At this stage, you will be able to choose to Renew, Retain or Return your Ford, subject to our excess mileage and Fair Wear and Tear standards.
This is a great opportunity because of the benefits it has:
- The opportunity to drive a new Ford passenger vehicle more often.
- Fixed regular payments to suit your needs.
- GFV provides peace of mind and protection from any unexpected fall in used vehicle prices.
- Reduced exposure to major service and repair bills.
- Flexibility – at the end of the agreement you can Renew, Retain or Return your Ford (see below).
- The option to own the vehicle at the end of the agreement.
Ford options is available to retail customers on all Ford passenger vehicles
To find out more about Ford Options, visit CMH KempstFordord Umhlanga today or call our F&I on: 0315386200
We got the chance to promote our famous Ford Ranger and Ford Everest through an active demonstration by driving around the LA Sport 4×4 Action Track designed to test a 4×4 to its full potential, showing our customers just how TOUGH our products really are, tackling any terrain with ease while handling unbelievably smooth and very comfortable.
Our fans also got to meet our newest member in the ST family, the Ford Fiesta ST200 - Limited Edition with UNLIMITED THRILLS! Now faster, more powerful and even more fun, offering a STrikingly beautiful image from every angle!
Of course we also had to spoil our fans with the eye-catching looks and thrilling sound of our race red Ford Mustang 5.0 GT.
We just want to thank LA Sport for once again making us part of this big event and for everyone who joined in on the fun, our exhibition was a huge success!
For excellent service with a lovely cup of coffee, and amazing deals customised to fit your needs, visit CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North.
We are conveniently located at 610 Steve Biko Road in Gezina, Pretoria. Contact us on 012 404 9200 to enquire about our new Ford models, get the perfect pre-loved vehicle for the best price and quality, to book your Ford for a service, or to keep your Ford in tip-top condition with genuine Ford parts and a wide range of approved accessories.
As a convenience, we also supply tyres, wheel alignment, and wheel balancing in-house. This can all be done when you bring your vehicle in for a service, or when it is required.
We strive for excellent service and back that up with quality workmanship. We also offer Saturday services, for those who can’t make it during the week and for those who find this more convenient.
The community and environment are very important to us and as such, we like to do our part by using a waterless car wash system on all our serviced vehicles.
Our office hours are from Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.00pm and on a Saturday 8.00am to 12.00 pm.
Don’t forget to enter and complete the online service experience survey that goes into a quarterly draw to win a prize.
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