A new R60 million motor dealership complex in Rustenburg in the North West province has been opened by Super Group is set to become the Volvo Group SA’s first multi-franchise facility. It is also the first dealership in Africa to represent UD Truck, Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks and Volvo Bus.

The dealership is a full sales, service and parts UD Trucks dealership, while being a service and parts dealer for Volvo Trucks and Volvo Bus, andRenault Trucks.  Super Group also has two other UD Trucks dealerships in Johannesburg and Brits.

Graeme Watson, chief executive officer of Super Group Dealerships says, “For Super Group, the new NWT Rustenburg dealership forms part of a larger eleven brand, four facility dealer investment in Rustenburg. We truly believe in the future growth and potential of the Rustenburg area, and are proud to be associated with the Volvo Group brands in the region.”

Torbjörn Christensson, president of the Volvo Group AME: Southern Africa believes that the new NWT Rustenburg dealership is of great strategic importance to the company.

Said Christensson, “As transport operators expand their operations throughout the region, we believe the various brands within the Volvo Group have to be there to capture this market demand and support customers every step of the way.  With the team from NWT Rustenburg being experts in their field and completely customer-focussed, I believe they have what it takes to provide our customers in the region with unparalleled support and service.”

The dealership is easily accessible from major routes and corridors in the region, including the N4 highway which many cross-border transport companies use to carry goods to and from South Africa’s northern neighbours.

The new facility offers a comprehensive range of in-house services including Brake Roller and Brake testing equipment, vehicle sales, servicing and financing, maintenance contracts and transport consultancy services.  Additional services customers can expect is 24-hour roadside assistance, an express service and maintenance bay, as well as after-hours servicing.

Cameron Robertson, franchise executive, Super Group Dealerships adds, “Our staff are also fully trained in the latest technologies and are able to provide customers with the best possible industry knowledge and advice. We believe in building long-term partnerships with our customers and supporting them according to their unique business requirements. Our team is passionately committed to the brands we represent, and to delivering exceptional service to all our customers. ”

Super Group has had a long association with especially the UD Trucks brand over the past 17 years.

Roberson concludes, “The UD Trucks range of trucks, from medium to extra heavy commercial vehicles, offers customers quality, durability, fuel economy and appropriate technology – all attributes that customers need to effectively and profitably operate a fleet.  Our aim is to add additional value to the quality product delivered, and to provide the lowest lifecycle cost solutions to our customers.”