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CMH Ford Umhlanga would like to welcome Bevin Nulliah who has joined the CMH Ford Umhlanga Service department, from CMH GM Umhlanga, and also we would like to welcome Thomas Naidoo who is now our Used Car Manager from CMH Ford Durban. Thomas Nadioo previously worked for CMH Ford Durban as an Assistant Manager, for the past 9 years. His professional knowledge and skills gathered overtime are a strong indicator of what he will contribute to Kempster Ford Umhlanga. We believe you will find his expertise invaluable in making your selection for your next vehicle purchase. Please come by to meet Thomas Naidoo at our CMH Ford Umhlanga used cars showroom. Thomas and his sales staff are there to help you with any questions you might have regarding trading in your vehicle or the purchase of a used vehicle. All our pre-owned vehicles go through a quality test before we put them on our floor so you are guaranteed to get a car in good working condition. We are Also pleased to welcome Bevin Nulliah, who has worked for CMH for the past 8 years as a Service Manager Bevin loves building relationships and bonding with people. and always put his clients first. His goal is to become a prime dealer, and for the workshop department to become the best and really strive towards excellence. Both these new managers chose their professions, not because they enjoy numbers but because they enjoy working with people.

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.

We all know for most of you, a flat tyre can be your worst nightmare. A flat tyre can strike you at any moment, making that very moment an extremely stressful situation. You have to keep calm during this situation, if you panic it will make the situation a lot worse. Make sure you take precautions for your safety and well-being: • Always ensure your vehicle is firm on level ground, wheels are straight ahead • Switch the ignition off and apply park brake • Make sure all passengers are out of the vehicle   Below is a detailed step by step guide on what you need to get back on to the road. Make sure you do a FLAT TYRE CHECKLIST which would consist of the following : 1. Pumped up spare tyre 2. Jack 3. Wheel spanner 4. Triangle 5. Screwdriver Guideline to change the tyre: 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 Hatfield launched the all-new Ford Everest derivatives on the 7th of December 2016. The derivatives that have been added to the current line-up which includes the introduction of the XLS derivative along with the 2.2 TDCI engine across the XLS and XLT Range which is now available in Manual and Automatic. 2016 was a tough year in the motor industry, however, CMH Ford Hatfield's new car team achieved so many records such as the most units the dealership has ever sold, 1st in the country in CVP (Customer Satisfaction,) Top New car department in the whole of CMH “2 months running”. We believe in our products and with such a Great Team at CMH Ford Hatfield, our aim will always be to continue being 1st in the country for Customer Satisfaction. Steve Fraser was here for the Launch of the New Everest from Ford Credit and he discussed the new Ford options programme which we at CMH Ford Hatfield honestly believe is the future of all new vehicle financing. We had the honour of having an executive from Ford South Africa to do the unveiling of the New Everest. He also gave us insightful information on this special vehicle that is now being manufactured locally at the Silverton Factory. There was a fantastic and successful evening with a great turn out of customers for the launch where we provided them with Live Music, delicious food and beverages for all the CMH Ford Hatfield Customers

Owning a nеw 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 Hatfield have made car finаnсing rеаdilу available. 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 a lоt 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 finаnсing application. Yоur credit ѕсоrе has a lot tо dо with getting аррrоvеd car finаnсing bесаuѕе it rеflесtѕ your сrеdit worthiness. Thе lender will also look intо this when dеtеrmining уоur intеrеѕt rates аnd dоwn payment rеquirеmеntѕ. A credit score ranges from 300 tо 600. If уоur credit ѕсоrе iѕ аbоvе 600, уоu hаvе a vеrу gооd сhаnсе оf gеtting саr financing. However, if it is lоwеr than 600, уоu nееd to ѕреnd ѕеvеrаl months paying уоur billѕ аnd inсrеаѕing уоur сrеdit score ѕо you can qualify for finаnсing. Aftеr dеtеrmining уоur сrеdit ѕсоrе, you nееd to соmраrе rates such аѕ intеrеѕt fееѕ, fее structures, аnd dоwn рауmеnt rates. Diffеrеnt lеnding inѕtitutiоnѕ offer diffеrеnt rаtеѕ. Yоu ѕhоuld tаkе уоur timе еvаluаting еасh finаnсing option ѕо уоu can get thе bеѕt deal. After you have соmраrеd rаtеѕ аnd picked your finаnсing option, уоu саn gеt a pre-approval fоr саr financing. It is better thаt уоu have a pre-approved аррliсаtiоn bеfоrе уоu go tо the dеаlеrѕhiр ѕо уоu саn nеgоtiаtе if уоu have саѕh in hand. Thiѕ way, уоu may be ԛuаlifiеd tо rесеivе rеbаtеѕ and discounts. The above-mentioned statement is ideal if you are doing all the work yourself, but when you go through CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield’s F&I team, rate comparisons are done for you, and the response time is much quicker.

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• Futurе Savings Uѕing car financing ѕеrviсеѕ mеаnѕ thаt уоu саn buy a better car than you would оthеrwiѕе gеt. Clearly this lеаdѕ tо a niсе, warm, fuzzу fееling, but it’ѕ nоt juѕt the еmоtiоnаl satisfaction whiсh matters. Buying a cheaper car can be a false есоnоmу, еѕресiаllу if уоu’rе buуing uѕеd. By thе time уоu’vе spent money оn repairs down thе line, you may well have ѕреnt mоrе thаn уоu’ll end up рауing with саr finance. Buying a more еxреnѕivе саr mау also mean thаt you’re buуing intо futurе fuеl еffiсiеnсу, which аgаin, will save уоu money in thе long term. Invеѕting in a dесеnt саr through CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield can аlѕо be аn invеѕtmеnt in уоur оwn future. If you’re looking tо improve your саrееr fоr inѕtаnсе, уоu’ll bе bеttеr еquiрреd to travel or tо apply for jоbѕ over a wider gеоgrарhiсаl аrеа. • Bеttеr Budgeting Cаr finance is tурiсаllу еаѕу to аррlу fоr аnd a rерutаblе аgrееmеnt will ѕреll оut еxасtlу whаt iѕ expected оf уоu. You will оftеn knоw exactly hоw muсh уоu’ll bе рауing, еvеrу ѕinglе mоnth, whiсh mаkеѕ it much еаѕiеr tо budgеt уоur futurе expenses. This will also hеlр you nеgоtiаtе a finаnсе deal on уоur tеrmѕ, a сlеаr head when gоing intо аnу mееting will hеlр уоu get a dеаl thаt you knоw уоurѕеlf саn аffоrd. • Good fоr Yоur Credit History Car finance iѕ оftеn available еvеn if you have рооr сrеdit. However, if you’re trуing tо fix a less than stellar сrеdit history, or if уоu’rе juѕt ѕtаrting оut with сrеdit, hаving a ѕuссеѕѕful car finаnсе аgrееmеnt оn уоur сrеdit rесоrd iѕ a very gооd thing. INTRODUCING FORD OPTIONS THROUGH CMH KEMPSTER FORD HATFIELD Ford Options is tailored to suit you with your monthly repayments that are lower than your traditional payment options. This is how it works: - You get to choose a deposit that is right for you - We agree on monthly Repayments - The remaining portion is called a GFV (Guaranteed Future Value). This can be taken as CMH Kempster Ford’s guarantee that the value of your car will not fall below the agreed amount at the end of your Ford Options agreement. Every Ford Options packages is tailored to your personal needs and comes with built-in flexibility. To find out more about Ford Options, visit CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield today or call us on: 012 423 4300

We at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria had an awesome January with a lot of sales done by The New vehicle department and Second-hand vehicle department. We sold a total of 95 vehicles in January with new vehicles selling 53 vehicles and the Used department selling 42 in total. We also had two displays set up one at Quagga Mall in Pretoria west and one at Wonderpark Mall. These two displays offered a great experience for our team and client with us offering some insight into the performance and technology of the Ford Mustang and RS. We also thought it would be a great match to show off the New 2.2 Everest paired with the Ford Ranger 2.2 Xl Auto double cab. All four of these vehicles received a lot of attention and kept our sales executives on their feet. We will be back at Quagga Mall in the 6^th of February and the 13th we will be back in Wonderpark mall. We are looking forward to be seeing all of our loyal and supporting customers again.

What made you decide to become a workshop manager? I’ve always had a keen interest in cars, because my brother had been in the trade and so I started working in the  motor industry right after school. It was Annemarie at Hatfield, where I previously worked, who suggested it to me... I asked her if there was anything else that I could still learn, because by that time I’ve already worked as a booking clerk, service advisor, warranty clerk, and in the parts department, so she enrolled me in the internal CMH cadet training to become a workshop manager. What do you enjoy the most about your job? I’m a people’s person, I love building relationships and bonding with people. I always put my clients first and they truly are very important to me. To recognise my clients, to bond with them, seeing them come back for their next service and staying loyal to our dealership, it really gives me that heart-warming feeling. What is your mission and vision for our workshop here at CMH Ford Pretoria North? My goal is to become a prime dealer. I really want this workshop to become the best and I want the staff members to be passionate, proud and ambitious about their work, and for us to really strive towards excellence. Have you ever felt like you should just give up, or has anyone pressured you to try something else other than working in a traditionally male-dominated industry? No, nobody ever told me to do something else. Everyone sometimes hesitates in life, but luckily I have my team and top technicians to assist me, each one of us has a role and a gap to fill and together we are one solid team. I also have my family who keeps on supporting me and most of them are in the motor industry so there is no chance of giving up! How does it feel to be among only a handful of women in the industry? It’s definitely a “WOW!” feeling. I think it’s fantastic that the head office of CMH actually promotes it. I believe we live in a world where times are changing and anyone can follow their dreams, it doesn’t matter who you are. I also worked for a female workshop manager, Jeanette, and I believe she is one of the best! Have there been any times when you have been questioned or ignored in your job just because you are a woman? Yes, I’ve experienced it before, but I won’t get offended in that kind of situations. I want my clients to be comfortable, happy, and for them to trust us, that is what service is all about at the end of the day. What words of advice can you give to women-up-and-comers in the industry? The women in the motor industry need to be “tough cookies”. If you look around in the dealerships you will notice that it is becoming more and more common to see woman working in this industry nowadays simply, because we can! Don’t ever give up, believe in yourself and don’t let anyone ever make you feel that you are not good enough.

With all the reports we have been receiving regarding the Ford Kuga catching fire,  all Ford Kuga owners were encouraged to bring back their vehicles to a Ford Dealership. It is with great pleasure to announce that the recall was a success we received more than 40 vehicles to be checked, most of them were given the clear and given back to their owners as they were certified safe to drive, each owner was given back not only the vehicle but a petrol slip and a clarity letter confirming the vehicle is roadworthy. CMH Kempster Ford Umhlanga is a Company that caters for its clients’ needs, and we are committed to deliver excellent customer service, which is why we went all out for those clients whose vehicles were to be kept for a longer period. We organised courtesy vehicles so they can stay mobile as that was our main priority. As CMH Kempster Ford Umhlanga we would like to thank all our customers who have been very supportive in working together with us.  We would like to encourage all customers to please come through to our dealership if they are having any problems with any of our vehicles and to Contact us on 0315386200 and asked to be put through our service department.

Clients were given the opportunity to test drive the Black and Yellow 5.0 L Level 3 Roush Performance Mustangs and were queuing and waiting in anticipation for their turn. While waiting they enjoyed boerewors rolls and cold drinks. Children were enjoying the jumping castle and Performance face stamps. The Stig was around and boy did the kids enjoy the excitement of having a Famous Race Car driver there ;-). We had a few antique Ford’s on display from the 1917 and 1971 such as the Model T Ford, Model A Ford, Ford Hotrod and Ford Thunderbird. The lucky draw took place at 12:30 and our winner was Mr Brink. He was overwhelmed with excitement when receiving his Ford Tog bag with loads of goodies inside. What an amazing and great event and day we had, we would like to thank Roush Performance who made the day possible, our loyal customers as well as Cars in the Park with their amazing display of antique Ford’s.

Over the course of 3 Months at CMH Kempster Ford Umhlanga, we have been asking our customers to complete an online survey and rate the service in our customer service department after they have had their vehicle serviced at our workshop. By completing our survey customers would stand a chance to win yourself a stunning Nespresso Coffee making machine valued at R5000. At the beginning of February our competition came to an end and we had a draw, our winner was randomly selected among over 1000 entries. We would like to Congratulate Mr Rivesh Rajbans for winning this amazing prize, We do hope that he will enjoy making delicious coffee for himself and his family, and we hope he will continue to support us as one of our loyal customers. We would also like to thank all our customers who showed interest in the competition and taking their time to complete the online survey. The feedback we have received has been humbling, and has got us as a company thinking about how we can make our service department better and efficient for everyone, because at CMH Kempster Ford Umhlanga creating happy and satisfied customers is our number one priority.

Ever wondered how dealerships have various brands, other than the brand they sell? Well, it’s simple, do you want to purchase a new vehicle but at the same time split ways with your current? That’s where we come in. We will then evaluate your vehicle and take it in as a Trade-in at the used car department. Here at CMH Kempster Ford Umgeni road, we have a large variety of stock to choose from, being it Brand new, demos or Pre-owned the choice is yours. Our stock consists of many, from Cars, vans, SUVs, all the way to Mini Buses. Our Vehicles are thoroughly inspected from Top to Bottom and go through various tests before getting sold just to ensure our customers get the best vehicle/service they could ask for. Our Aim here at the used car department is to get our customers into the best vehicle possible and give them the best trade in value so they have a joyful purchase. CMH Kempster is the largest Ford dealership in Durban not to mention the Oldest. Our current pre-owned office was once the main building when Ford first took over in 1962. Being it of that age and still up and running smoothly, you can have peace of mind knowing that you’ll have the best service at the time of your visit. So next time you’re out and about looking for a vehicle, give us a try and our staff will gladly assist you. Hope to see you soon. CMH Kempster is the largest Ford dealership in Durban not to mention the Oldest. Our current pre-owned office was once the main building when Ford first took over in 1962. Being it of that age and still up and running smoothly, you can have peace of mind knowing that you’ll have the best service at the time of your visit. So next time you’re out and about looking for a vehicle, give us a try and our staff will gladly assist you. Hope to see you soon.

With CMH running a limited time workshop special at our dealership, it’s only fair that you get to know who you will be dealing with when you come to service your car. Here is all you need to know about our department.  First things first, the service department is located on Hill street in Ferndale, Randburg. We are open from 7.00am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday. Now that you know where we are here is a little bit about us. We have 2 service advisers Chimone & Ruan to help you get booked in and have the experts take a look at your car and give it the TLC it needs every now and again. Chimone has been at Ford Randburg for 8 years now and is a friendly service advisor with exceptional work ethic. Ruan has been at CMH Kempster Ford for 3 years and is courteous and there for all the customers to ensure your service booking goes off without a hitch. We value all our customers so our booking process is on a first come first serve basis. Here is why servicing your car with us is great You can book your service via our app. Yeah that’s right we have an app. Go to your playstore or iTunes search for CMH Kempster Ford and download. When you come through to our dealership you don’t have to worry about parking we have a place specifically reserved for our service customers. Our service reception offers a clean environment and has refreshments available for your convenience. We offer a courtesy drop off and pick up within a 10km radius. All you have to do is organise with one of our service advisers. We guarantee our service. We offer free WIFI. We are a Ford accredited dealer so you will not default on your service plan if you service with us. Our service advisers are here to give you correct information and on how often and when next to service your car. Every third month we run a draw and one of our service customers stand a chance to win a prize. To find out more about this and what kind of prize you could win. Just book a service with us. Be assured of our efforts to ensure ALL customers are completely satisfied.

A few weeks ago Laz Performance came to spoil us a bit with some of their pimped up and perfectly customised Ford vehicles. These models had what we will call the full package; it had the looks from the inside out, a lovely growl with powerful engines and high-performance qualities with superior handling all in one! There was a perfect model for everyone, from the off-road adventure seeker Ford Ranger to the adrenaline speed rushing Ford Mustang. This was a fun filled day for the whole family to enjoy at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North, not only were there these amazing Ford vehicles, but there were also some free boerewors rolls with cold drinks to enjoy, Ford clothing & accessories for sale for all the Ford fans out there and a jumping castle for the little ones. We were privileged enough to get to experience what it is like to drive in a Ford Mustang with one of their instructors, and boy what a thrilling, exciting experience it was! Starting with the premium and luxurious interior with seats so comfortable it will feel as if it was handmade just for you and even with a very powerful pull away, the seats really got your back with comforting support. The sound coming from this beauty is just such a pleasure for the ears, even before the speed rush begins your heart starts racing and from there the feeling just gets better and better and your smile wider and wider as he accelerates! We also have some great news for those of you who are in the market of buying a new Mustang… You will receive a free advanced driving course with the purchase of your Mustang to ensure that you enjoy your magnificent vehicle in the best possible way! For excellent service with a lovely cup of coffee, and incredible deals customised to fit your needs, come visit us at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North. We are conveniently located at 610 Steve Biko Road in Gezina, Pretoria or contact us on 012 404 9200.