“Because it’s Christmas time, our 15% off deal is valid for two whole weeks, until Wednesday 14th December 2016.”
To help you keep safe, we’re offering 15% off all our tyres and wipers for the next 14 days.
Safety tips
Watch out for oil slicks on wet roads. To avoid skidding, drive slowly in wet weather and make sure your tyres have a good tread on them.
The rainy season is also a time to change your wipers! Read our wiper blades article to find out more.
Buy discounted tyres and wiper blades at your nearest Autoworld branch from today, 1st December!
“The dust has settled on another Elephant Charge 2016 in Zambia. And what a spectacular one it was! Held on the weekend of 1st October 2016, this year’s teams raised $63,433 for ‘causes that support conservation through education in Zambia’. ”
With the threat to our country’s wildlife unrelenting, this money will provide valuable assistance to organisations on the conservation front line as well as those teaching the next generation about the importance of preserving Zambia’s natural heritage.
In total 18 teams took part in this year's Elephant Charge, but only seven of the starters completed all 10 checkpoints in the allocated time. This particularly challenging course was set amid the rolling hills that straddle the Chongwe River, with plenty of steep inclines, rocks and, of course, water. Tough, but, by all accounts, enjoyable.
The “A” team (Autoworld team) was at its best! Being one of the first teams in the race to tackle the 'gauntlet' was the greatest challenge for us as a team! And winning it to get first prize, made our day!
We moved on from the gauntlet to win the tsetse line which is a challenging part of the course where the team that can drive in the shortest and straightest line wins it! This was a “straight forward” win!
“After the day of excitement was almost coming to an end, it was also the end for the “A” team when our front left wheel literally dropped off the vehicle! Snapped ball joint.”
With all the beating and banging on the vehicle through the day the excitement was too much for the ball joint to hold! As a team we used some bush skills and tied the ball joint to the vehicle using some ratchets we had on the vehicle. However, with the rough terrain, just over a kilometre from where we made the quick-fix the rope snapped and made it a sad and final ending! The team was down and sad as we felt we were doing our very best and had enough time to have completed the last check point.
It was not until the prize giving that the team came to life again when we heard of the good results! We came 2nd for highest sponsorship raised with USD10,785.00. After all, the sponsorship money raised is what the event is all about! Without the funding we raise, the conservation projects are unable to function. This was a great success as a team and company, Autoworld is always proud to be a supporter of wildlife conservation in Zambia. We believe every effort counts.
It was then confirmed that Autoworld was 1st place in the gauntlet, the most challenging part of the race! This made our day! There was a great shout from the team and broken ball joints were all forgotten about! To just add to all the hype the announcement of the tsetse line was also it! The A team gave a big shout, with all the little supporters (kids) joining in the fun. This closed a great, challenging and most of all successful day!
“The champions of the race were each and every team that showed up and pledged towards the conservation projects that Elephant Charge is supporting. The heroes of the race are the organisers who have taken the initiative to organise such an event for so many years in Zambia.”
If you want to see more of the action from Elephant Charge 2016, have a look at their Facebook page, updated regularly with pictures and videos, and also the website.
Town car category winner
Country Choice Trophy (shortest net distance)
The shortest net distance is worked out by deducting km for money raised off the total distance. Only teams that finish qualify.
Khal Amazi Trophy (shortest distance on a Tsetse Line)
Sanctuary Trophy (shortest distance on a Tsetse Line)
Shortest Distance on the Gauntlet
Properly Shafted Trophy (courtesy of Autoworld)
Spirit of the charge
Castle-Fleming Trophy (shortest distance)
Sausage Tree Trophy (most money raised for conservation)
Autoworld / TJM treasure hunt trophy
This year’s winners of the Autoworld / TJM treasure hunt trophy went to Sausage Tree who won a 9500Lb electric winch! This trophy is won by the team that manages to check in at all the check points. (At each check point they get a number which is part of the coordinate of where the winch is hidden in the bush.) Well done to Sausage Tree!
A fund-raising quiz night was held on 19th October at Sugarbush Café.
16th November was Elephant Charge 2016 Review Night at Sugarbush Café. The official video and pictures of this year’s event were premiered and those who came learned a bit more about how the funds are being put to use.
Incredibly, next year will be Elephant Charge’s 10th anniversary! The event organisers will be pulling out all the stops to mark this milestone. Think of getting involved – either as a returning competitor, helper or spectator, or for the first time. Let’s make 2017 the most successful charge yet.
“Now is your chance to get a quality ECON generator and ABAC compressor, ideal for all your repair shop needs.”
Two simple questions to test your battery knowledge... Answers appear at the bottom of this post.
First National Battery in South Africa (a subsidiary of Metair Investments Ltd) is now supplying Raylite batteries to Autoworld. Raylite batteries are the first choice among South African Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) including Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Nissan, GM SA, BMW, Volkswagen SA, Renault, Ford, Nissan Diesel and MAN.
“Raylite brand batteries from First National Battery of South Africa now available at Autoworld”
Purchase your Raylite battery at a 15% discount for the next seven days! (Terms and conditions apply)
Quiz answers:
1) The three primary functions of a battery are:
2) The six cells are connected in series (to provide 12.6 volts).
Raylite battery training
“Autoworld has recently added the Raylite brand to its range of batteries. We asked trainer Mr Eric Kets to come in to teach our salesmen all about these batteries.”
Raylite batteries are the first choice among South African Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), including Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Nissan, GM SA, BMW, Volkswagen SA, Renault, Ford, Nissan Diesel and MAN.
The team not only found out all about this new battery range, but also had some hands-on practice, naming the battery parts, dismantling and assembling a battery, and learning how to test a battery for power.
We also held a training session on Holts products. Mr. Phiri from Holts shared his knowledge to 12 of our salesmen. Glenn Findlay, Autoworld Director, encouraged the team to take advantage of the knowledge learned and put everything into practice. Certificates of achievement were issued at the end of the training.
The 12 certificate-holders proudly show of their certificates, with Glenn Findlay, Autoworld Director, and Mr Phiri of Holts.
“You have just seven days to get 15% off the full range of Raylite batteries (available while stocks last at all participating Autoworld branches and Impala Service Station).”
Check your battery knowledge and find out more about Raylite batteries here. Buy yours from 6th to 12th October to qualify for a 15% discount :)
We stock Tracks 4 Africa SD cards which are used in GPS units and cover most of the Zambian routes. These are a great help when using a GPS with the card inserted.
“These maps provide detailed road coverage, points of interest, detailed protected areas like national parks, accommodation, places to eat and drink and fuel stops in Zambia and many other African countries.”
Tracks 4 Africa have new releases every 6 months and we will have stock of the new release. These are sold at the Downtown and Woodlands branch. This is a great tool for those interested in GPS travel in the Zambian bush.
T4A GPS Maps 16.10 comes preloaded on a micro SD card with standard adapter, ready for plug and navigate. This SD card can be used on most map capable Garmin units and has been tested with latest Nuvi models as well. This product is not compatible to iGO in car navigation systems, Android or iOS devices. Tracks 4 Africa have separate products for these platforms. Find out more at Tracks 4 Africa.
“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.
