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A Warm welcome to Donovan Naidoo, our new Parts Manager. Donovan started his career at an aftermarket outlet in 1997. After 6 years of loyal service, he decided to join Ford in 2003 as a Parts Salesman. Thereafter achieving excellent results as a salesman, Donovan moved up the ladder again and became a Manager in 2014.

Being a person that is passionate and takes pride in ensuring his staff are happy which in turn kept Guests satisfied and targets were met. He became an overachiever which is in his nature. Donovan became the runner up for the Parts Merit Award at Ford Motor Company of South Africa in 2015. Afterwards, he worked, even more, harder and made sure for the years 2016,2017 and 2018 he won the Parts Merit Award for Ford Motor Company of South Africa. What an Achievement!!!

This Year at our CMH Annual Awards Function Donovan Naidoo Won the Parts Manager Award for the entire CMH Group!!! With so many awards, hard work and dedication we at Ford Umhlanga are so proud to have him on our team now as we believe and know that he will only take us to greater heights and Success will take care of itself.

Looking for Ford Genuine Parts with Excellent Service Contact the Parts Team at Ford Umhlanga.
Tel: 031 538 6200
Visit 115 Flanders Drive, Mount Edgecombe.
www.umhlangaford.co.za

As the world’s best-selling sports car, the iconic Ford Mustang range in South Africa will soon be bolstered by a very special and exclusive model – the Mach 1 Fastback coupé, which is the pinnacle of Mustang 5.0-litre V8 style and performance. The unrivalled exclusivity of the Mustang Mach 1 will be guaranteed, as only 90 units are available for the South African market.

Accordingly, the limited-edition Mustang Mach 1 becomes the most track-capable 5.0-litre Mustang yet, courtesy of a newly designed front end, plus Ford Performance parts derived from the Mustang Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT500 models.

The performance of the specially calibrated 5.0-litre V8 engine matches that of the revered Mustang Bullitt, producing 338kW of power and 529Nm of torque. Mach 1 buyers that desire the most engaging driving experience can select the high-performance six-speed manual transmission derived from the Shelby GT350, or there’s the option of Ford’s high-tech 10-speed automatic. Both transmissions receive numerous performances, cooling and calibration enhancements that are specific to the Mach 1.

Visually, the Mach 1 is easily identifiable as a truly special, track-focused machine – most notably by the bold Mach 1 grille that pays tribute to the original, along with extensive use of low-gloss Magnetic dark grey and black accents.

New 19-inch five-spoke Tarnished Dark-painted aluminium wheels are a modern interpretation of the classic Mach 1 Magnum 500 style wheels, fitted with 255/40R19 tyres in front and 275/40R19 versions at the rear, giving the Mach 1 a sportier, more aggressive demeanour and enhanced handling prowess.

To further improve ride and handling, the Mach 1 features the latest MagneRide adaptive suspension, new performance-oriented electric power steering calibration, stiffer sway bars and front springs, an upgraded brake booster, a rear subframe with stiffer bushings and a rear toe-link from the Shelby GT500. And, as expected of a track-focused Mustang, the available Drive Modes includes a Track mode and Track Apps with Launch Control.

All units destined for South Africa are painted in distinctive metallic Fighter Jet Grey with the Appearance Package as standard, which will make the Mach 1 instantly recognisable. Other distinctive elements include satin black bonnet and side stripes with orange accents and orange-painted brake callipers. Additionally, the front fenders feature the legendary ‘Mach 1’ badging, which reaffirms this model’s iconic lineage.

The same theme is carried through to the cabin thanks to orange seatback accents and a Dark Spindrift instrument panel with aluminium accents. Other interior upgrades include new door sill plates, an updated splash screen on the 12.3-inch full LCD instrument cluster, Mach-1-branded door-sill scuff plates, and engraved badging on the instrument panel that displays the vehicle’s unique chassis number to reinforce its special, limited-edition status.

Timing and pricing for the Mustang Mach 1 in South Africa will be confirmed at a later stage.

Book yours today with CMH Ford Randburg
Call: 0877248840
Visit: www.randford.co.za

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Wow who would have thought that this year, we at CMH Ford Hatfield would be celebrating our 25th birthday. We are hosting a special day on the 12th of June, promoting 25 awesome vehicles at special prices. We hope to bring in a lot of new customers to the dealership, walking in as strangers and walking out as friends. We are driven to make sales but also give excellent service.

The showroom is well maintained, the cars are washed off every second day and are re-arranged weekly. Promotions are updated weekly as well, and our Gazebo and banners are always visible from outside.

Driven by a very experienced and well-trained sales team, we strive to do better and better each day. When you walk into the dealership you immediately feel the energy levels and enthusiasm of the staff. There is a great willingness to assist.

What makes us unique at CMH Ford Hatfield is our after-sales and service follow-ups. We have a team of 3 people who phone our clients the next day to find out how our service has been. So, taking into account that our management team and staff are highly trained and multi-skilled, our dealership is clean and neat, our service is top class, our stock is rotated and advertised, and we are part of the Ford Guest Excellence program, it is no wonder that we have been successful for 25 amazing years and we will go from strength to strength.

Reference: www.hatfieldford.co.za
0877277195

What an awesome diverse month this has been in the Dealership. Firstly, we are proud to boast an outstanding achievement for Marissa Zeelie our New Cars F&I, who won the award for best overall F&I for the year. Outstanding achievement. We had a few nominations and runner ups in our branch as well-being Werner Van Zyl (DP), Tyrone Cotty (Used Car Sales Manager) and Ryan Mckee (New Car Sales Manager). We celebrated many events this month such as hosting the 25-year birthday celebration of our dealership, displaying 25 Used Car vehicles on a promotion. In the time of Covid, we are very restricted, so we followed protocol and our vehicles were parked outside in our parking bays for clients to come and view. Balloons and banners were the call of the day with our Gazebo nicely situated between all. Youth Day was our next celebration and we decided that even though Covid was active, we were going to host a small braai for the people working that day, we advertised on Facebook that we would be open until 1.00 for anybody who would like to come and pay a visit. Feet were few but spirits were high, and we kept the beat going. The famous Father’s Day, events at this stage are now very limited so we decided to do a great special on the New Ford Ranger with awesome prizes to be won. Posts went out on Facebook and a small braai was arranged on the floor, motivation and enthusiasm were very evident. And finally, it is month-end, it is Saturday, and the staff are ready to take up one last challenge, to convert the last couple of deals in the pipeline into sales. The month is finally over and all we can say is WELL DONE! Reference: www.hatfieldford.co.za 0877277195

We would like to welcome Margret to the new vehicle sales department. With over 25 years of experience in the motor industry as a Finance Manager, positive change is bound to happen, and we have seen that already in her first month onboard.

We sat down with Margret to find out about her experience in the ever-changing automotive industry. Margret, formally known as Margie joined the CMH group in 1993 as a finance manager for Ford Umgeni and has since gained vast knowledge, experience, and expertise amongst other dealers such as Nissan Datcentre Pinetown, Peugeot, and Mazda Ford. She has been part of the Ford family for over 10years and has grown from strength to strength.

Since Margie has joined the management team, the new car department has strengthened even more. The team is confident and committed to excellent guest service here at CMH Kempster Ford Durban South. She is currently elevating the standards in the department ensuring that each customer that walks in with a dream of buying a vehicle gets the best finance approval.

Visit us at 274 Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Bluff and look at our wide range of vehicles on offer. If we do not have what you are looking for, we will gladly try and source one for you. Contact: 031-451-4700.

www.bluffford.co.za

As your business grows, we at CMH Ford Durban understand that you need to maximize your business output. Why not join the Ford Fleet programme and enjoy the benefits! Watch your business GO FURTHER! We will offer you preferential pricing as well as many other rewards on our fleet customer programme. The Ford Fleet programme consists of three levels namely: Blue, Silver and Platinum - depending on the size of your fleet and number of vehicles ordered.

• BLUE LEVEL: 3-99 vehicles or an order size of 3-7 vehicles
• SILVER LEVEL: 100 – 249 vehicles or an order size of 8-15 vehicles
• PLATINUM LEVEL: 250+ vehicles or an order size of 16+ vehicles

Our vehicles’ boast excellent fuel economy figures, so it will not leave a dent in your pocket and will certainly keep your running costs as low as possible. We offer you a range of service plans and warranties for that extra peace of mind. Our vehicles feature dynamic design, along with smart features that come as standard, for example: Bluetooth mobile phone integration, onboard navigation, and park assist. Comprising the fleet range are vehicles with features like powerful towing, large load, and optimized boot storage capacity, as well as off-road capability. Let us help your business grow! We have everything to simplify your business transportation needs. We also offer finance solutions to suit your business requirements. Visit CMH Ford Durban at 901 Umgeni Rd or call us 031310800 or alternatively browse our vehicles on www.umgeniford.co.za

We would like to welcome Anesh Rampersad to the CMH Group and our Parts department. With over 17 years of experience in the motor industry, positive change is bound to happen, and we have seen that already in his first month as a manager.

Anesh joined CMH Kempster Ford Durban South as a Parts Manager in April 2021 and so far, he has settled in nicely and always going the extra mile for his customers to ensure them a great experience at our dealership. He is currently elevating the standards in the department ensuring that efficient stock is available and are of the highest quality as per Ford Approved.

Since Anesh has joined the management team, the parts department has grown from strength to strength. The team, consisting of Bala Naidoo and Musa Sikhakhane is confident and committed to excellent guest service here at CMH Kempster Ford Durban South. We take pride in stocking the highest quality genuine Ford Parts.

Pay us a visit at 274 Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Bluff 4052 and look at our wide range of vehicle parts on offer. If we do not have what you are looking for, we will gladly try and source one for you.

www.bluffford.co.za
031-4514700

The beginning of The 2nd month of 2021 sees the end of the financial year with so much change in the air, with that being said Our team are still dedicated to providing you with the best service in Umhlanga with amazing offers and change back into your pockets. Following another exponential hike in the price of fuel, South Africans were at the mercy of the Fuel industry yet again, making this the second increase just this year. With everyone feeling the pinch we saw fit to brighten the mood with our most prized possessions, emphasis on the “prized”. Returning from a winning Spree, the Ford Ranger XLT makes motorist think twice about downsizing into smaller vehicles, even with fuel price surges. After claiming the WesBank Fuel Economy Tour using a combination of the latest generation 2.0 Single Turbo diesel engine and Ford’s high-tech 10-speed automatic transmission, the Ford XLT proved you can be fuel efficient with half the effort and all the power. In the spirit of award-winning qualities and fuel efficiency, our dealership offers a wide variety of new cars namely, the Ford Fiesta and Ford EcoSport fully fitted with the 6-time “International Engine of the Year” award winning 1.0-EcoBoost engine, just to show you can never be too humble about putting your customer’s pockets first. In the efforts to put a bit more power back in your hands, the Ford Figo and Ford Kuga come with a 1.5 litre EcoBoost engine just to give you a bit more kick while on a budget. Also, to relinquish all of our power into your hands, we have the All New and Powerful Ford Ranger Raptor along with the Ford Mustang GT, generating an earth shattering 450 and 460 horsepower respectfully, to put you in full control. Lastly, to ensure you end your financial year off with no kinks, our Finance and Insurance department ensures your financial proceedings are kept smooth and you are well informed at all times. To top it all off and keep to our promise of amazing deals. Our dealership offers an array and wide variety of Ford Approved Pre-owned vehicles that are great on the pocket and on the road. Enquire now on 0315386200 or visit us at 115 Flanders Drive, Mount Edgecombe.

As your business grows, we at CMH Ford Durban understand that you need to maximize your business output. Why not join the Ford Fleet programme and enjoy the benefits! Watch your business GO FURTHER! We will offer you preferential pricing as well as many other rewards on our fleet customer programme. The Ford Fleet programme consists of three levels namely: Blue, Silver and Platinum - depending on the size of your fleet and number of vehicles ordered.

• BLUE LEVEL: 3-99 vehicles or an order size of 3-7 vehicles
• SILVER LEVEL: 100 – 249 vehicles or an order size of 8-15 vehicles
• PLATINUM LEVEL: 250+ vehicles or an order size of 16+ vehicles

Our vehicles’ boast excellent fuel economy figures, so it will not leave a dent in your pocket and will certainly keep your running costs as low as possible. We offer you a range of service plans and warranties for that extra peace of mind. Our vehicles feature dynamic design, along with smart features that come as standard, for example: Bluetooth mobile phone integration, onboard navigation, and park assist. Comprising the fleet range are vehicles with features like powerful towing, large load, and optimized boot storage capacity, as well as off-road capability. Let us help your business grow! We have everything to simplify your business transportation needs. We also offer finance solutions to suit your business requirements. Visit CMH Ford Durban at 901 Umgeni Rd or call us 031310800 or alternatively browse our vehicles on www.umgeniford.co.za

At CMH Kempster Ford Randburg we do our utmost to give our customers the best value for money and a commitment to ensuring a quality product for you. We strive to embody the Ford motto and Go Further for our customers every day. Ford Approved is Ford’s very own pre-owned vehicle sales platform. We offer a range of cars, from a variety of brands, which have undergone stringent and comprehensive quality testing. Ford Certified has the same rigorous testing, but exclusively offers pre-owned Ford vehicles with some additional benefits.

Ford Approved Vehicles:

• 160 Points Check
• Balance of Service Plan (may vary with model)
• 12 Months Roadside Assistance
• Maximum Age after First Registration: 5 Years
• Full Service History
• Maximum Mileage: 120 000km

Ford Certified Vehicles:

• 160 Points Check
• Balance of Service Plan ( may vary with model)
• Additional 2 Years Ford Protect Roadside Assistance
• Maximum Age after First Registration: 3 Years
• Full Service History
• Maximum Mileage: 60 000km
• 30 Days/1 000km Exchange Offer
• 1 Year Ford protect Extended Warranty
• 1 Year Ford Protect Essential Service
• Mileage Verification

We go further, so you can. It is our mission is to bring this truth to life so that all will know what Ford stands for. It is a goal we aim for within Ford and one that, externally, invites consumers to dare to dream of just how much they can do and how far they can go. Visit us on the Cnr of Hill Street & Long Avenue, Ferndale, Randburg or contact us at0115097300 Browse our website www.randford.co.za or check us out on Facebook Article Source: www.fordapproved.co.za

The Impressive New Ford Everest Sport is nothing but short of amazing. This new edition to the Ford family has become a favourite for us at CMH Ford Hatfield. Ever unique, ever distinctive, ever detailed is just some of the keywords that best describe the beauty of this model. From picking up kids at school to that weekend dirt-road adventure, the New Ford Everest Sport makes any task easy and comfortable. So, what’s different from the “normal” Ford Everest that we all love? The Everest sport comes with a new unique mesh grille, partial leather seats with custom blue stitching, 20inch black alloy wheels, reverse camera, voice control features, soft-touch leather on the dashboard, SYNC3 infotainment system complete with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and so much more. Something else that you may find different with this model, is the lettering of the word “Everest” which is placed on the nose of the bonnet. The Ford Everest Sport is powered by Ford’s 2.0-litre single turbocharged engine, with a 10-speed automatic transmission. This model is available in 4x2 and 4x4, and the 4x4 models have a terrain management system with off-road modes for snow, rocks, and mud. Trade-up with this amazing 7-seater adventure SUV today. Our CMH Ford Hatfield sales team can assist you with your finance options, trade-in, and even colour options that are available like Frozen white, diffused silver, moondust silver, agate black, sea grey and copper-red. To book your test drive and experience the new Ford Everest Sport, call us on 0124234300. CMH Ford Hatfield is situated at 434 Jan Shoba Street, Hatfield Pretoria.

The MORE You know the further you go, and that’s why we at CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield believe sharing how amazing the All New Ford Figo Freestyle is, will give you a better perspective when you book your test drive soon. Let’s start with what makes this freestyle different from its sisters Figo Ambiente, Figo Trend, Figo Blu etc. Definitely its look and feel both on the interior and exterior is the first noticeable difference. The Figo freestyle could be classified as a competent “crossover” given its increased 16mm higher ground clearance and bolder exterior. This added ground clearance is not just for show, as it gives the Figo Freestyle the ability to climb kerbs and makes gravel roads a breeze to manoeuvre through. With this model being a tad bit higher, it also means your visibility is increased thus giving you a better sitting position. The Ford Figo freestyle has bigger wheels, roof rails for added practicality and skid plates which protect the vehicle’s underside. The standard Ford Figo produces 88Kw with the Ford Figo freestyle topping it with an extra 3KW at 91Kw/150Nm and drives front wheels with its 5 speed manual gearbox. Our customers at CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield are often impressed with the fuel efficiency on our Ford Figos, and the Ford Figo freestyle is no different. Ford’s SYNC Infotainment and connectivity package comes standard in the Titanium model. Making it perfect for the tech-obsessed generation whilst offering Android Auto and Car Play compatibility, Bluetooth, audio streaming and a pair of USB Ports that are illuminated. The SYNC touch Screen has great graphics with an intuitive menu system. Once your phone is plugged in you can enjoy navigation services like Google Maps. Not convinced yet? Visit CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield today at 434 Jan Shoba Street Hatfield in Pretoria to book your test drive and experience this model for yourself.

At the beginning of December 2020, CMH Steyns Ford Pretoria took on a journey that focuses on improving the experience of our guests when visiting our dealership.

As a dealership that has been running since 1924, you can imagine how we do need to shift, refocus, and adjust now and then to uphold the experience and the service rendered to our guests. The process was not an easy one as it took dedication, teamwork, and smart work and being goal-orientated, there was a lot of shifting, improving, and introducing of new processes to improve the experience of guests at CMH Steyns Ford Pretoria.

The Ford guest experience focuses on making the experience of the guest in every aspect of the dealership excellent with emphasis on the Vehicle sales department and Service department because every guest is special, what we got out of this is happy guests who often rate our service as excellent!

After we learned the importance of the Ford Guest Experience, we took it upon ourselves as a dealership to carry it out and to conquer. What the experience does is build long term relationships with every guest that visits us.

What more can we say, we came together as a team and with the help of our coaches we are now certified as the Ford guest experience dealership and we could not be prouder of ourselves and the work we put in.

The certification ceremony took place on the 7th of April 2021 at CMH Steyns Ford Pretoria, we had the time of our lives as a team and as we came together for the same goal, we then came together to celebrate being certified and every one of our team had a signature moment where we committed to the Ford Guest Experience!

The whole ceremony was put perfectly in place and it was such a special afternoon for us. We had a catering company and were served a three-course meal with beverages.

What matters most to us as a dealership is how we sustain all the processes and always keep the standards in place.

At CMH Steyns Ford Pretoria providing an excellent experience for our guests is our top priority.

We are situated at 42 Bosman Street, Pretoria or call us on 012 338 3700 for all your queries.

FORD 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. Because Everyone deserves to have options… Ford Options is our finance package that is tailored to suit your needs. You structure your own finance deal by choosing your deposit amount, loan term and annual mileage. You even have the option to trade in, purchase or return the vehicle at the end of the term.

We have a wide range of financing products available, explore our options below and find one that best meets your needs.

Ford Options

Provides security plus flexible terms and mileage options.

New: A new vehicle more often. No trade-in worries – Ford guarantees future value of your vehicle. Choose from four annual mileage options 10 000 to 40 000 km. Choose from three terms – 24 months to 48 months. Choose a fixed or linked rate of interest. Three great options at the end of the agreement – RENEW, RETAIN, RETURN.

Instalment Sale

Provides flexible payment terms.

New: Option to include a final balloon* payment

Used: No mileage limitations or potential wear and tear charges. Choose a fixed or linked rate of interest. Choose from five terms – 24 months to 72 months.

* A balloon is the final instalment which is usually significantly larger than the other instalments.

Deferred Payment Plan

Drive a new Ford today and start paying for it in the future.

New: Provides a 90-day payment holiday at the start of the agreement.

Used: Option to include a final balloon* payment. No mileage limitations or potential wear and tear charges. Choose a fixed or linked rate of interest. Choose from five terms - 24 months to 72 months.

* A balloon is the final instalment which is usually significantly larger than the other instalments.

Graduate Purchase Programme

Designed to help graduates drive their first Ford vehicle.

New: Offers recently qualified graduates a 5% discount off the purchase price of a new Ford and a preferential rate of interest. Available on any finance plan.

Getting a degree is hard work. That's why Ford is rewarding recent graduates with 5% OFF the price of a brand new Ford AND a preferential interest rate when financing through Ford CREDIT.

Qualifying criteria

Graduates who have obtained a bachelor's honour's or master's degree, national diploma, BTech or MTech degree within the last five years. The maximum age of eligible candidates is 30 years at the time of initial application, proof of age and an original degree certificate will be required. (No copies will be accepted.) The vehicle must be registered and financed in the name of the applicant. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with other offers or promotions.

Note:

Additional proof of eligibility may be requested. FFS Finance South Africa (RF) Proprietary Limited reserves the right to amend or withdraw the Graduate Purchase Programme at any time without notice. The preferential interest rate will be determined by the risk profile of the applicant.

Call: 0877248840
Visit: www.cmhford.co.za/randburg
Source: Ford South Africa: www.ford.co.za

Finance Solutions For You!

Simple, convenient, and tailored to suit your needs! Ford Credit has a variety of finance products that are specifically tailored to your requirements. This is an exciting way to drive your new Ford vehicle that will not leave a dent in your pocket. Hassle-free and uncomplicated, that is what we are all about! You get to drive a new vehicle more often with no trade-in worries and flexible mileage offers.

Ford Options consists of monthly repayments that are significantly lower than general bank rates. It is calculated in three parts, namely:

1. Deposit – YOU CHOOSE your deposit term (24,36 or 48 months) and select your expected annual mileage that you think you will cover (20k, 30k or 40k kilometres)
2. Balance – The deposit is subtracted and the guaranteed future value (GFV) at the beginning. So now, your monthly instalments will consist of the balance, the interest on it, and the GFV.
3. Guaranteed Future Value – At the end of the term, your vehicle will have a guaranteed future value. You will then have three options which are:

• To RENEW the vehicle and choose another vehicle
• To RETAIN and keep the vehicle by paying or refinancing the GFV
• To Simply RETURN the vehicle (the dealer will arrange vehicle appraisal)

Along with vehicle financing solutions, any vehicle financed with Ford Credit MUST BE COMPREHENSIVELY INSURED! This will keep your vehicle covered in case of any unfortunate events.

Make the SMART CHOICE and choose fuss-free vehicle finance and insurance options, specifically designed around your requirements. Visit us at 901 Umgeni Road or call us on 0313130800, our finance and insurance team will gladly assist you with all your queries or concerns.

www.umgeniford.co.za