“In Africa, filter maintenance is the single most important factor in ensuring trouble-free motoring”
Earlier in the year, Autoworld Zambia was awarded a 'Most Valued Distributor' certificate by GUD FIlters, the leading automotive filter brand in South Africa.
You have just seven days to get 15% off the full range of GUD filters - available while stocks last at all participating Autoworld branches and Impala Service Station.
“Change your engine oil and other lubricants and save 15%! Offer runs from the 4th to the 10th of August.”
As vehicle experts Autoworld has carefully selected engine oil brands and products that cope with the demands of Zambia’s driving environment. Visit in-store to discuss with a professional what’s best for your vehicle.
You have seven days to get 15% off the full range of Castrol lubricants from Autoworld! 15% discount available, while stocks last, at all participating Autoworld branches and Impala Service Station.
Holts training workshop at Autoworld with participants and David Phiri, the facilitator
Autoworld recently organised some product training for its staff. On 12 July, Holts professional David Phiri ran a training session for our salesmen, fitment centre staff and warehouse staff. Established in 1919, Holts is a global leader in the manufacture of superior car care products, for improved performance, appearance, repair and maintenance.
The training at Autoworld consisted of discussions around the range of Holts products, which are designed to help with vehicle performance and maintenance:-
Participants were advised to encourage customers not to go for cheap brands but choose the professionally-developed Holts products stocked by Autoworld.
Autoworld staff were grateful to management for organising this excellent training event in co-operation with Holts, to give them more knowledge to serve customers even better.
The Holts training workshop at Autoworld in session
“Replace your old shock absorbers and save 15%! Offer runs from the 7th to the 13th of July.”
You have seven days to get 15% off shock absorber brands like KYB, Monroe and TJM!
15% discount available, while stocks last, at all participating Autoworld branches and Impala Service Station.
In June Autoworld hosted a three day technical and sales training course given by Mercury Marine at the Downtown branch on Kafue Road in Lusaka. Mercury sent two technical experts to conduct the training. Dealer representatives came from Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe, as well as Zambia.
The Mercury Marine technical training course was conducted by Paul van der Westhuizen (Mercury Marine's Area Sales Manager for Africa) and Georg Nieuwoudt (Mercury Marine's Technical Customer Support Specialist). Both are well known to the Autoworld team.
Mercury Marine technical training at Autoworld
The feedback for our hosting of the event was positive. The training sessions were not only enjoyable, they gave the participants better understanding of the Mercury Marine range of boat engines, propellers and other accessories, as well as technical knowledge to help them guide and advise clients.
To help give customers the best service possible, the Autoworld sales team were recently briefed on lubricants. This took place at the Caltex Lubricant Products training session held in the Autoworld Head Office Boardroom on 7th June 2016. The workshop was run by Mr Miti, the Managing Director of Universal Oil Marketing Company Ltd, which is the sole distributor of Caltex oils in Zambia.
Training covered the following:
• The composition of lubricating oil
• The functions of a lubricating oil
• The different classes of lubricating oils
• The jargon on the tin
• The importance of recommending the correct oil to customers
The students learned that lubricating oil is composed of base oil + lubricating oil additive (LOA). To make grease, soap is added to this mix. They also learned that you can’t mix one brand of oil with another. It may compromise the life of the vehicle.
The Autoworld salesmen appreciated learning more about lubricants from Mr Miti. It has equipped them to advise customers even better and sell the right lubricants to them.
If you missed last month's special offer on batteries, we're giving you a second chance!! Replace your old battery with a quality Hi-FASE battery whilst saving 15%! Offer starts Thursday 2nd June for one week only. Available at all participating Autoworld branches and Impala Service Station, while stocks last.
Here's your chance to replace your old battery with a quality Hi-FASE battery whilst saving 15%! Offer starts Thursday 5th May for one week only. Available at all participating Autoworld branches and Impala Service Station, while stocks last.
The intrepid Autoworld players on the night
Autoworld Stars squandered a two goal lead to succumb to a 3 - 6 defeat to UTH Doctors at the Olympia Youth Development Centre, Friday evening, 15 April 2016.
As the whistle blew to signal the start of the match, it took only a few minutes for the two teams to gain momentum as they both tried to win control of mid-field.
“Playing left back, Brian Mununka cut through the middle for a square pass to Andrew Malembeka who made no mistake slotting home the opener. ”
The Doctors piled so much pressure, but the Autoworld team managed to thwart their counter attacks. In no time, Brian set up Claude for the second goal of the night. Misheck had not completely recovered from malaria and had to pull out in the first few minutes. This left Andrew to do all the solo runs upfront.
“Towards the end of the first half, the Autoworld team was caught napping. Three goals were quickly scored by the Doctors as a result of some masterful play in mid-field. And so the first half ended 2 - 3 in favour of the Doctors.”
In the second half, Autoworld made a few changes but this somehow worked against the team, with some sloppy defending. This allowed the visitors to score another three quick goals to kill off the match. Nevertheless, the Autoworld team pushed throughout the second half to make amends. But they could not find the net until late in the game when Andrew scored his second goal of the night from the edge of the 18 yard box with a cool volley finish.
“And so it ended 3 - 6 in favour of the Doctors. We’re looking forward to a re-match with the UTH Doctors’ team as they really gave us a good run! ”
UTH Doctors team - victors for a season
Now's your chance to replace those worn tyres. Autoworld is giving a full 20% discount off its full range of tyres and tubes! BUT ...
Don't miss out - enjoy smooth-sailing both on the road and at road blocks ...
Get down to your nearest Autoworld branch today!
Now's your chance to buy your ECOGEN generator with a saving of 15%. Find out here how these generators can help you with load-shedding issues.
Also on offer at 15% discount are ABAC compressors. Ideal for filling tyres, cleaning engines, powering air tools, and any DIY or industrial compressed air need.
EXOGEN generators and ABAC compressors are available at this discount for 1 week only!
Offer starts the first Thursday of each month and is available at all participating Autoworld branches and Impala Service Stations while stocks last.
Autoworld is proud of its recent award from GUD filters - 'Most Valued Distributor'! G.U.D. Holdings is South Africa's leading automotive filter brand. GUD has been manufacturing filters since 1949, with production facilities in Pietermaritzburg, Durban, Cape Town and Zimbabwe. GUD places great emphasis on quality to exceed the requirements of all its market.
Photo credit The Post Newspaper Zambia
Load shedding is still a major issue wherever there is electric power. Back up generators and battery storage are popular solutions. Autoworld supplies ECOGEN generators, Su-Kam Digital Signal Processor Sine Wave inverters and EnerSys PowerSafe batteries, with spare parts always in stock. ECOGEN generators easily integrate into an inverter and battery storage system.
We are offering a massive 15% discount off all ECOGEN generators (and ABAC compressors) from April 7th to 13th. Visit one of our showrooms by Wednesday April 13th to take advantage of this amazing discount!
Discuss your specific power supply needs with our expert team. We’ll talk you through everything and refer you to an electrician who can help install the system you choose.
Autoworld staff at the International Women's Day event at Lusaka Showgrounds
8th March marks International Women’s Day. Each year Autoworld ladies participate in this colourful event. This year’s theme was ‘PLANET 50/50 BY 2030: STEP IT UP FOR GENDER EQUALITY’. Women from Government, private sector, NGOs and political parties, all convened at Lusaka Showground to celebrate the day.
His Excellency President Lungu graced the occasion and toured the various stands where organisations were showcasing their products and services. The President pointed out that International Women’s Day has been an opportunity to recognise, build and support the contribution of women as critical partners in national development since Zambia’s Independence in 1964.
There were also several women speakers: Prof Nkandu Luo the Gender Minister, Sara Longwe from NGOCC and Janet Rogan, United Nationals resident coordinator.
The nine Autoworld women, with four male counterparts, had a great time touring the stands and taking the opportunity to get to know each other better. It was lots of fun and many ‘selfies’ were taken. Our lovely outfits were complemented by all and we totally agreed!
We are looking forward to our participation next year when we plan to showcase more of our products. Special gratitude goes toward management for making it possible for us to attend this event. Many thanks also to the gentlemen who came to support us on the day.
A great day out for Autoworld staff at the International Women's Day event
Why do your air, fuel and oil filters need changing regularly? Find out what all the fuss is about here.
And enjoy a great 15% discount off all GUD filters this month with Autoworld's latest offer. Available at all Autoworld participating branches across Zambia, and Impala Service Station in Lusaka, while stocks last.
(GUD filters are made to the highest standard and have achieved the coveted Ford Q1 status.)
You can change the air filter yourself - or go to the professionals ...
As Jaguar Land Rover Academy's Trevor Drawwater says, "In Africa, filter maintenance is the single most important factor in ensuring trouble-free motoring." If you get that right, then a big percentage of your vehicle worries will never even start! The two golden rules are:
1) Replace all three filters regularly (air, fuel and oil)
2) Always use a good quality filter brand
So why is it so important to keep changing the filters?
In Africa we get a lot of dust. Your vehicle's air filter has to absorb all that dust from the air sucked into the engine, purifying it before it reaches the engine's delicate parts. Secondly the fuel may not always be as pure as it should be. This time the fuel filter has to set to work purifying the fuel. Thirdly Africa tends to be hot. So the oil filter has to do a perfect job, as the oil going into the system has to transfer the heat out as well as grease the engine's moving parts.
All in all, filters need to be in tip-top condition to ensure a car engine is able to function optimally.
Why GUD?
The quality of GUD Filters is audited regularly by OEMs to ensure their specific requirements are met; and they have achieved the coveted Ford Q1 Status. In addition, the South African Bureau of Standards regularly assesses GUD Filters to TS 16949: 2009.
Autoworld is offering a generous 15% off all GUD filters this month, starting Thursday 3rd march 2016. So now's a 'gud' time to replace your filters! You can do it yourself, but it may be a better idea to go to the professionals. This service is available at all Autoworld branches except for Buseko in Lusaka.
Accounts Dept staff at Protea Safari Lodge
Thanks to Autoworld management, Feb 13th 2016 was not the usual humdrum day for Autoworld’s Accounts Department. Everyone was anxious to wrap up early, looking forward to a relaxing afternoon at Protea Safari Lodge in Chisamba. We arrived just in time for lunch – a sumptuous meal that quickly had everyone in a good mood, laughing and chatting.
Then the group took a stroll to see the lions. What a sight! We watched at very close range as the lions mauled a piece of meat. Then on to the game viewing trip. This was a splendid experience, getting back in touch with nature in the bush. Antelopes of all kinds were spotted - hartebeest, zebra, kudu, waterbuck, impala and sable.
As we crossed the road, the tour guide pointed out a large and rare monitor lizard crawling into the long savannah grass. Apparently this was a very poisonous type that people should be wary of.
On returning to the lodge, the group sat in a circle and played a “brain teaser” game. The first person begins by clapping twice then mentioning a letter, for instance A to the person seated next to them. That person had to immediately say any word beginning with A. If he or she hesitated, then they dropped out of the game. The game progressed well with no drop outs at first: A for Apple, P for Paul, C for Cat and so on. But then it reached Q and the next person shouted “Cucumber”; followed by G and the next person blurted out “Jump”. Hilarious! By then we were in high spirits and laughed all the way home.
Read more about Castrol lubricants and how Castrol technology is currently being used to improve the performance of a leading sports challenge.
The Landrover BAR boat and racing team
Castrol is the world's leading manufacturer of premium lubricating oils not only for the automotive and marine trades but also for applications such as industrial, aviation and oil exploration. The America's Cup is the oldest international sports trophy, originally awarded in 1851. Next year Sir Ben Ainslie's Land Rover BAR team is seeking to bring this cup back to the UK by winning the challenger Louis Vuitton Cup and then the America's Cup itself.
And what's the America's Cup got to do with Castrol? On January 22 2106 it was announced that Castrol's liquid engineering will flow through Land Rover BAR’s challenge! Castrol lubricants will be used to improve the performance of the boat’s hydraulics and its overall efficiency in its America’s Cup bid.
“Whether you’re a boat enthusiast or just someone looking for quality engine oil for your car, you can also experience the benefits of Castrol technology right here in Zambia! ”
Autoworld is one of the foremost distributors of Castrol lubricants in Zambia. As vehicle experts we have carefully selected engine oil brands and products that withstand the demands of Zambia’s driving environment. So, check your car’s manual for engine oil specifications and visit in-store to discuss what’s best for your vehicle.
And this month Autoworld's offering a 15% discount on Castro lubricants at any of our branches - from 4th - 10th February 2016!
P.S. Get kitted out for the coming fishing season at the Autoworld Downtown branch which specialises in boats. If you're a water sports enthusiast, you'll also find lots to interest you at Autoworld Downtown.
At Autoworld we recognise the value of regular training. We make an effort to constantly offer our employees the opportunity to improve and increase their knowledge through a variety of learning programmes. Here’s a couple of recent training events organised for Autoworld staff.
Drivers and support staff proudly display their certificates with Autoworld trainer Dr Davis Malembeka
On January 15, 2016 we received a team of experts from Engen Petroleum Zambia to train our salesmen in Engen lubricants. Participants first learned a little background to Engen the company.
“With headquarters in South Africa, Engen is present in over 20 countries, and exports its products to over 30 more countries, mostly in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. ”
Petronas Lubricants International, is a major Engen shareholder and supplies Engen products to even more countries. Petronas also supplies Syntium products through Engen distributors. Syntium and Engen products are both made to the same high standard using the identical techniques that are tried and tested.
Our salesmen learned that Engen produces two types of lubricants:
Synthetic oils are preferred by many engine manufacturers because of their improved fuel economy, wider operating limits and better wear protection.
The Engen trainers explained in depth about particular Engen products such as:
Participants were briefed on the importance of supplying customers with the right specification and quality of lubricant for their particular vehicle and usage. Oils are made to suit a particular engine or gearbox in terms of the year of make of the engine, type of fuel (petrol or diesel), and the required viscosity (depending on temperature). Quality lubricants will extend the life-span of the engine.
You can buy a full range of Engen lubricants at Autoworld branches throughout Zambia.
Recently, Autoworld trainer Dr. Davis Malembeka also ran a training session. This was for Autoworld drivers and support staff covering the importance of having a positive professional attitude at all times. It covered important topics like customer service principles as well as health and safety at work.
As usual, certificates of attendance were issued to all participants - something we all take great pride in.