More load shedding solutions for Zambia

Following on from our previous article "An answer to power cuts - Ecogen generators with back-up spares",  Autoworld is offering an alternative to give customers a choice of power back-up options.

Su-Kam DSP Sine Wave inverters

The Su-Kam Digital Signal Processor Sine Wave Inverter with EnerSys PowerSafe batteries gives a complete UPS system (Uninterrupted Power Supply). When there is normal electrical power, the inverter converts the AC supply to DC so that the batteries charge. When there is a power cut, the system can be instantly switched so that the DC supply from the batteries goes through the inverter. This converts it to an AC supply for use in the home or office. 

The Su-Kam DSP Sine Wave inverter protects your batteries from damage caused by over-discharging by automatically shutting itself off when the battery voltage falls below a certain level.

EnerSys PowerSafe V batteries

 
EnerSys’ PowerSafe V range of valve-regulated lead-acid batteries have been designed specifically for use in applications which demand the highest levels of security and reliability. They have a long service life and an excellent rate of performance.

Features of Su-Kam inverters

• Available in 2.5, 3.5, 5.0 or 7.5 KVA sizes
• Automatic computerised testing
• Regulated pure sine wave output
• Designed for heavy duty applications
• User friendly LCD panel for status, messages, faults and remedies
• Can run air conditioners, microwaves, geysers and submersible pumps
• PWM controlled 5 stage ATM battery protection
• Can be expanded at a later date
• Field-settable heavy-duty SMPS charger (7-20 amps) for different capacities of batteries (100Ah - 200Ah)

Features of EnerSys PowerSafe batteries

• Deliver superior performance
• Occupies less space than conventional standby power batteries
• V-0 rated, flame retardant, ABS plastic for both containers and covers – for high mechanical strength and excellent safety features
• Oxygen from the positive plates diffuses through micro-porous separators to the negative plates and recombines to form water
• Each cell incorporates its own safety valve, allowing controlled release of gas when pressure builds up within the cell

“Autoworld offers these inverters and batteries at highly competitive prices. See any of our fully trained sales men to help you select the correct size for your needs. You’ll be up and running in no time.”

November monthly special — 15% off Castrol, Caltex, Shell and Engen lubricants

November engine oil deal — Castrol, Caltex, Shell and Engen lubricants

Autoworld holds a substantial stock of these engine oils. Find out about the importance of changing your vehicle's engine oil especially in hot weather in this article 'What's so cool about engine oil'.

“Get 15% off all engine oils by Castrol, Caltex, Shell and Engen. That makes it a great time to stock up on quality engine oil!”

The November Monthly Specials start today, Thursday 5th November. Get discounted prices on Autoworld’s full range of engine oils. The 15% off deal is valid for one week until Wednesday 11th November 2015.

Monthly Specials are available at all participating Autoworld branches as well as Impala Service Station while stocks last.

September Monthly Special – 15% off GUD Filters

GUD filters

Autoworld stocks a full range of GUD filters including air, oil and fuel filters. These quality filters will to protect your engine from harmful contaminants. 

15% off GUD filters

The September Monthly Specials start today, Thursday 3rd September. Get discounted prices on Autoworld’s full range of GUD filters. The offer is valid for one week until Wednesday 9th September 2015.

Monthly Specials are available at all participating Autoworld branches as well as Impala Service Station while stocks last. Call your nearest branch for further details. 

Quality filters give great engine protection and save money

The purpose of a vehicle's filters is to keep out harmful contaminants from the engine.

Contaminants are carried by the air, oil and fuel supplies. Contaminants can be in the form of dust, sand, soot, water or engine-wearing metals. If these contaminants are NOT filtered out, rapid engine wear will occur, or worse, complete engine failure.

It can cost hundreds of thousands of Kwacha to recover from engine failure.

A sub-standard filter will most certainly result in premature wear. On the face of it and to the untrained eye, sub-standard filters may look fine from the outside. This is where the unsuspecting are led astray. In reality, filtration performance far outweighs physical appearance. 

“Sub-standard filters will not adequately protect your engine, which may well result in unnecessary expenditure which could be substantial.”

You are strongly advised to fit the best quality filter to your vehicle. Just follow these simple rules:

1. Always buy a reputable and trusted brand, such as a GUD filter. 
2. Always look for a comprehensive product warranty, as offered by GUD Filters. Other warranties may only replace the filter without covering the damage done to the vehicle’s engine. 
3. Always ensure that the brand you fit to your vehicle meets or exceeds the original equipment specification (as GUD filters do).

Why choose a GUD filter?

• GUD filters give great engine protection
• GUD filters are made with superior quality materials and to the specifications of the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
• GUD filters offer a comprehensive warranty
• GUD filters have an extensive product range and expert technical support
• GUD filters are a reputable and trusted brand with a 65 year track record

“We stock the full range of GUD filters and you can get 15% off from the 3rd to the 9th of September 2015.”

You may also be interested in our other ranges...

Autoworld Stars and Tuff Stuff FC clash on the football pitch!

The intrepid Autoworld Stars football team

At the invitation of Bimbe Trading Company, on Saturday 1st August 2015 Autoworld Stars Football Club (otherwise known as the Keep Zambia Moving team) met Bimbe’s ‘Tuff Stuff’ Football Club in a friendly match. The 60 minute match kicked off at 15.30 hours.

“Bimbe’s Tuff Stuff Team had clearly been training hard for the match, and their ball possession was excellent. But, sensing danger, the Autoworld Stars rapidly built up momentum. Team work, one of the core values of the company, paid off on the pitch!”

Spectators were amazed at the beautiful display of passes from defence, through the mid field and then going forward.In the 18th minute the Tuff Stuff team was shocked to see a well-coordinated pass reach Misheck Zulu who angled the ball confidently towards the goal. The brilliant Bimbe goalie caught the ball but could not stop the goal as he was driven back into the net. It was Autoworld 1 : Bimbe 0! What jubilation from soccer fans and school officials and as if that was not enough, the 26th minute saw another goal by Autoworld from a penalty free kick.

A few seconds before half time, Team Autoworld interchanged passes and much to the amusement of the spectators they confused the Bimbe defenders and scored the third goal. The ball went straight into the bottom corner of the net, with Bimbe’s goal keeper momentarily caught 'napping'.

The second half was not easy for Team Autoworld. Team Bimbe put up a brilliant performance but it seemed they lacked strikers who could beat Autoworld’s able defence. And Team Autoworld’s goalie Njekwa did the job, sealing the goal from the Bimbe team.

“And so it ended... Autoworld Stars 3 : Tuff Stuff FC 0. What a vibrant and well-coordinated game, with every player contributing significantly. Many congratulations to Captain Victor and the Autoworld team!!”

Gomes Nsobe Safari Rally 2015 — sponsored by Autoworld

On 1st August 2015 the Zambia Motorsport Association held its first Motorsport Rally in Ndola in over 20 years. Autoworld hosted and sponsored the scrutineering of the Gomes Nsobe Safari Rally.

This exciting Gomes Nsobe Safari Rally event began at noon at the Autoworld workshop and fitment centre in Ndola. All participating cars were carefully scrutinised for safety and road worthiness. Once the last of the 26 cars had been checked, the event moved to Ndola Motor Cross along the Ndola - Kitwe dual carriageway for the official start at 15.00 hours. The finishing line was Nsobe Game Camp off the Ndola – Kapiri Mposhi road.

Autoworld would like to congratulate the team of Farook Ticklay and Jasmeen Singh for scooping 1st position in the 2015 Gomes Nsobe Safari Rally. They were closely followed by the teams of Muna Singh Jr, Leeroy Gomes, Vyon Pinto, Toofail Dalal, Kumaren Naidu, Azim Ticklay, Mujo Simakoloyi, Yazdaan Ticklay, Wellington Matimba and Kleevan Gomes, who all put up a spirited fight and crossed the finish line.

The Gomes Nsobe Safari Rally team prize went to Ticklay Motorsport Team. Mohammed Essa and Farook Ticklay won first and second ‘power stages’ respectively.

The next Zambia Motorsport Association rally is the 6th National Rally Championship, commonly known as the Monze Rally. It will be held on 12th - 13th September 2015 in Monze, Southern Province.

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August Monthly Specials – Castrol Lubricants

Autoworld stocks a full range of quality lubricants from Castrol, to help keep your vehicle in tip top condition and running efficiently. For six simple tips on how to ensure you have a smooth running engine, see our latest article: What a difference a quality lubricant makes.

The August Monthly Specials start today, Thursday 6 August. Discounted prices for Autoworld’s full range of Castrol lubricants will be valid for one week until Wednesday 12 August 2015.

Monthly Specials are available at all participating Autoworld branches as well as Impala Service Station while stocks last. Call your nearest branch for further details. Contact information for all our branches can be found here.

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What a difference a quality lubricant makes

Most car owners understand that engine oil is used to lubricate the various components of the engine to prevent friction.

However many are not aware that the efficiency of an engine is directly related to the quality of the engine oil you put in it. The engine is the ‘heart’ of your vehicle. You need to treat it well in order to keep your vehicle in the best working condition. Autoworld stocks a full range of quality lubricants from Castrol, to help keep your vehicle in tip top condition and running efficiently.

Autoworld stock an extensive range of Castrol quality lubricant products

Many are not aware that the efficiency of an engine is directly related to the quality of the engine oil you put in it. 

Here are our six simple tips to ensure you have a smooth running engine:

• Always use the correct engine oil for your valuable vehicle. To identify the right oil for your particular vehicle, refer to your owner’s manual or contact our Fitment Centre for advice.
• It’s advisable to do a lube service at least every 5,000km. This service should include the replacement of engine oil and the oil filter, checking of clutch fluid levels (where applicable), checking of automatic transmission fluid levels (where applicable), checking of gearbox oil levels, checking of diff oils, checking of engine coolant level and, where necessary, flushing of the radiator.
• Autoworld Fitment Centres will always indicate the mileage point at which your car will next be due a service. It’s important to keep a note of this.
• Check your oil dip stick at least once a week in case your vehicle might need a top up of oil. This could be done while you are filling up with fuel. The fuel attendant can help you.
• The coolant lubricates all the gullies and water pump components. It’s important to check the coolant level at least once a month, depending on the usage of the vehicle. At the same time check your radiator water level where applicable.
• Some new vehicle models have a fully sealed radiator that can only be filled through the coolant bottle. Such models require long life radiator coolant which is available in all Autoworld retail stores. Ensure you only top up levels with long life coolant for these applications.

Follow this advice to minimise the risk of breakdowns and unnecessary wear and tear.

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Visit one of our Autoworld stores and choose from our extensive range of Castrol quality lubricant products.

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Bosch Training Workshop hosted by Autoworld

Background to the Bosch Training Workshop

Bosch was established in 1902 and is one of the leading global companies in the field of automotive technology. The company has identified that the complexity of their high tech products and the diverse uses of their latest testing devices require their clients to build up an in-depth knowledge of Bosch auto spares and testing equipment. Therefore Bosch has developed a range of training programs to optimise the support companies like Autoworld are able to give to their customers.

The Bosch Training Workshop itself

On 28th May 2015, Autoworld organised a product-specific training session with Bosch South Africa at the Autoworld Head Office in Lusaka. The session was attended by the Autoworld sales staff. The Bosch trainers travelled from South Africa to give the training which focused on gasoline systems and spark plugs – both essential for vehicle reliability and fuel economy. Some of the advantages of using quality spark plugs and electric fuel pumps were identified as:

• Better fuel consumption in general, helping to save money
• Increased driving comfort through reduced engine noise
• Bosch spark plugs have a longer service life
• Bosch spark plugs prevents arcing (which causes misfiring)
• Bosch electric fuel pumps lead to longer engine life due to their filter surface being as large as possible

This was another successful training event for Autoworld staff. For further details concerning the Bosch range of products, visit any Autoworld store countrywide. After this excellent training session, our sales team will certainly be ready to give you all the information you require!

July Monthly Specials - Hi-FASE Batteries

July Monthly Specials – this month enjoy 15% off the full range of Hi-FASE batteries 

Autoworld are battery experts, whether for cars or trucks. A wide range of batteries are available in all Autoworld branches across Zambia. Batteries are charged and ready for installation by qualified staff. All Hi-FASE batteries come with a handy three month guarantee.

Learn about keeping your battery in good working order in our latest article Have an easy start right through winter.

The July Monthly Specials start today, Thursday 9 July. Discounted prices for Autoworld’s full range of Hi-FASE batteries will be valid for one week until Wednesday 15 July 2015.

July Monthly Specials are available at all participating Autoworld branches as well as Impala Service Station while stocks last. Call your nearest branch for further details. Contact information for all our branches can be found here.

Have an 'easy start' right through winter!

Is your vehicle battery giving you an ‘easy start’ during these winter months?

We realise the importance of having a reliable vehicle that starts first time. If this is an issue on a cold morning, perhaps your battery needs some attention to keep it alive. It’s a real inconvenience to get in your vehicle in the early morning rush, kids in the car and time ticking for you to get to work on time, and all you hear is a horrible “click”! That noise indicates the battery voltage is too low to start the car. You’re definitely going to be late ….

This month we're giving our customers an ‘easy start’ to help ensure their cars start first time and just as soon as they turn on the ignition. We are offering the full range of Hi-FASE batteries at 15% discount from 9^th July to 15^th July 2015!

How do I know if my battery is in good order?

We have more good news for you. At our Freedom Way fitment centre we can test your charging system on your vehicle and your battery condition - while you wait. Our equipment will report the voltage that your alternator is giving out (which is most important in prolonging battery life).  The equipment will also test your battery’s condition and identify any cells that might be damaged. All this information can be presented on a print out. (We will have this equipment at all our other fitment centres in the near future.)

Our fitment centre can help with all your battery needs, ensuring your car always has an easy start

Visit our Freedom Way fitment centre for your charging system to be fully tested. If you know that your charging system is in good order but you would specifically like to check your old battery, we can also help you with a battery test!

1. The charging system test costs just ZMW120.00
2. The battery test costs just ZMW50.00
3. Battery fitting is free of charge if the battery has been purchased at any Autoworld branch

At the same time our staff will check your battery terminals and battery water levels (distilled water levels) ensuring your battery remains in good condition.If anything needs replacing:-

• A good set of battery terminals (made of brass) costs just ZMW30
• We also have single battery terminals (negative and positive) costingZMW15 each
• Lastly we have battery water (distilled water) in two sizes - 750ml and 2.5l - costing ZMW6 and ZMW13 respectively

Note: All prices are inclusive of 16% VAT

A few helpful points to ensure you keep your battery in good working order:

• Battery terminals - Make sure the battery terminals are clean and free from corrosion. It’s advisable to grease the battery terminals each time your vehicle has a routine service to avoid terminals from corroding. All Autoworld branches stock best quality brass terminals.
• Battery water (distilled water) - Check battery water level at least once a month. Ensuring that all the cells are full of battery water will avoid the danger of battery cells boiling, which permanently damages the battery. The battery cells should not be over filled; the distilled water level should be just above the plates in each battery cell. Our fitment centres can help with this.
• Treacle battery charger (smart charger) - Never store batteries for long periods of time without charging them up regularly. This shortens the life span of a battery significantly, even if it is brand new.

More about the Treacle smart charger

If you have a recreational vehicle, boat or motor cycle that is not used on a regular basis, it is advisable to connect its battery to a treacle smart charger. This is a battery charger that is permanently connected to a 220v power supply as well as the negative and positive terminals of the vehicle's battery while it is stored away. The charge of the battery is permanently kept above 12v. As soon as the battery drops below 12v then the charger automatically begins to charge the battery. Once the battery has reached 12v the charger will immediately turn off. This charger can be left connected for very long periods of time and will protect your battery from permanent damage. Smart chargers are available from our Autoworld Downtown Marine shop branch for just ZMW650. 

We trust this information has been useful to you. Visit out fitment centres and Autoworld stores for your Hi-FASE battery. Check out our incredible July 2015 Hi-FASE battery offer.

Wishing all our customers an ‘easy start’ experience right through the winter!

From the Autoworld team

Staff News - competition winners

We recently held a couple of in-house promotions: Best Spanjaard Salesman and Hardest Working Warehouse Storeman. Here are the competition winners.

1. Competition winner - Best Spanjaard Salesman

In April 2015 salesmen at Autoworld and its sister company Impala Service Station were set a challenge – to sell as many Spanjaard products as they could! Just to make the challenge worth fighting for, Spanjaard South Africa generously donated a smart phone. With such a great prize up for grabs, conversation amongst the salesmen centred on the great Spanjaard product range stocked across all Autoworld branches, as well as Impala Service Station.

For a whole month every salesman put in their best effort marketing Spanjaard. However there could only be one winner! The “man with a plan” for the month of April was Mr Lloyd Simwami, a key salesman at Impala Service station.  Well done Lloyd for this remarkable achievement!

Lloyd has worked for Impala Service Station for the last 8 years. Before taking up the role of salesman Lloyd was an impressive fuel attendant, the first face you would see on the forecourt. Now he sells, and has acquired a great deal of knowledge on a huge range of products.

2. Competition winner - Hardest Working Warehouse Storeman

The Autoworld warehouse at Head Office recently held a competition to award the hardest working employee in that department over a 15 week period. The warehouse is the heart beat of Autoworld and it wasn’t easy to choose a winner as everyone works hard. We used the following criteria to choose the one who most deserved to be in first place:

1. Identify the fastest moving items in your product range and make sure these items are fully stocked at all times
2. Notice any items that are damaged or defaced and have them removed or replaced
3. Spot items with bar-code errors and correct them
4. Regularly keep management informed about your stock

The winner was Mambwe Chanda, who walked away with a Samsung S4mini cell phone. 2nd place was Musa Mumba; and 3rd place was Paul Machwani. Many congratulations to Mambwe.

So what do we know about the winner? Mambwe Chanda, nick named ‘the walking computer’, joined Autoworld in 2001. He enjoys being part of the team that ‘keeps Zambia moving’. On receiving his prize he thanked management for recognising the hard work he puts in. He warned the rest of the warehouse team that he is ready to compete and win everything in the near future!

Let’s not forget that without team work all this would not be possible.

Shock absorbers - June 2015 Monthly Specials

June 2015 Monthly Specials - this month enjoy 15% off the full range of SHOCK ABSORBERS

Autoworld stocks shock absorbers for all types of vehicles, catering for even the roughest roads in Zambia.

Available brands TJM, KYB, Monroe and many others. The TJM brand is specifically for 4x4 vehicles.

The June 2015 Monthly Specials start today, Thursday 4 June. Discounted prices for Autoworld's full range of shock absobers will be valid for one week until Wednesday 10 June 2015.

This offer is available at all participating Autoworld branches as well as Impala Service Station while stocks last. Call your nearest branch for further details. Contact information for all our branches can be found on our website.