Sasolburg Toyota has proudly received countless awards in its history of 38 years in service and now this dealership in Naledi Industrial Park, Vaalpark, has one more reason to celebrate: It recently received NADA’s Nationwide Dealer of the Year award in its category!

NADA is the acronym for the National Automobile Dealers Association of South Africa, representing all franchise dealers in South Africa. To win this lucrative award, a vehicle dealership truly has to stand out from the crowd.

“We are not only the best dealership in the Vaal but in South Africa. We have our community to thank for their constant support, referrals and the great support from local businesses,” says Sasolburg Toyota’s Dealer Principal, Hannes Strydom.
He also thanks his management team, Sales Manager Zarlene Hugo and Aftersales Manager Deresh Simunger, as well as the rest of the dealership’s highly competent employees for their dedication and hard work.

“Our sales team has over 100 years of combined sales experience. They have a passion for our dealership as well as for our community, who we rely on as much as they rely on us. Many of our staff members are with us from the inception of the dealership. Our Aftersales Department has consistently achieved the highest customer satisfaction ratings in our region through our friendly, well trained and well-disciplined staff. They live out our motto to treat and make our clients feel like family,” says Hannes.

The dealership managed to grow by 66% in the past seven years, regardless of the general downturn in the economy. It retails new and used vehicles and boasts that it offers the most competitive trade-in values.
The dealership has an in-house Finance & Insurance Manager to assist with financing and their Master Service Advisors can assist clients with good advice, excellent services and warranty claims. The highly experienced and energetic Parts Department can assist you with Genuine Toyota Approved Parts and accessories that carry a 12-month warranty if fitted here.
As a caring dealership who keeps in close contact with the Vaal’s people, Sasolburg Toyota realises the huge challenges in the community and the role they can play to better the living conditions, especially for children in dire circumstances. The dealership runs a feeding scheme called Project Serenity for the past nine years, which feeds 220 kids from child-headed households in our area. The hot food is prepared by staff members at the dealership and served by the staff to children at two schools in Zamdela.

Sasolburg Toyota has also partnered with Lusa Community Chest and received the Lusa Red Feather Award this year for their care and contributions. Although the Covid-19 lockdown brought along unprecedented challenges, Sasolburg Toyota adapted quickly and ensures that their staff, guests and clients are safe at all times.
“We will keep listening to our guests and clients and ensure that we meet and exceed their expectations. We will ‘stay in school’ to ensure that we keep on giving the best advice, care and service. We want to stay on the forefront to give our best to our guests and clients,” says Hannes.

* Sasolburg Toyota continuously offers great specials to make clients’ buying decisions easier. Currently, on their Guaranteed Future Value Program, you can get an Etios for R2 700 per month or a 2.4 Hilux double cab for R8 700 per month (Ts & Cs apply). To find out more, call them on (016) 973 8000 or visit the dealership on the corner of Paardeberg and Saturn Street, Naledi Industrial Park, Vaalpark.

Originally published in Ster’s hardcopy edition of 23 June 2020. Uploaded by Retha Fitchat.