Looking for a FAW Trucks review? Let’s be honest: the South African economy is not doing too well at the moment. Joblessness is rampant and our local businesses struggle to stay afloat in a shrinking economy. South Africans are looking to small businesses in their communities to keep the economy moving, and the time for saving and optimizing is now. Many of these businesses operate trucks of different shapes and sizes, and keep our farms, logistics, and construction going. Therefore, businesses that operate commercial vehicles need empathetic customer service, cost-effective maintenance, and local parts to stay afloat. Moreover, they need brands that produce quality trucks and care about servicing them in the long run. But this must not come at the risk of continuous up-selling and hidden costs. The goals of saving and optimizing must be the ethic and vision of a dealership, to ensure commercial vehicle owners are protected. This is what FAW Trucks Eastern Cape can guarantee you, the long-term client who invests in our trucks. So give us the opportunity to provide you with a FAW Trucks review in a post-COVID South Africa.
FAW Trucks Review: Truck pricing that makes sense in a stressed economy.
Considering the stresses behind freight, construction, and mining businesses, truck owners need to maximize their up-time and return-on-investment. Freight carriers, mixers, tractors and tippers all play a role in this, and can make or break the bank depending on whom you invest in. And since trucks are a long-term investment, let’s discuss how and why FAW trucks spells a brighter future for your company.
Due to the location and efficiency of our Coega plant, the prices of FAW trucks in the Eastern Cape are extremely competitive. Also, we offer a wide range of trucks and parts to suit your business needs. From our reliable FAW 6.130FL 4-ton to our powerful J5N 33.420 tractor, FAW’s powerful truck range gives for your business the options in terms of durability and price in a post-COVID economy. Furthermore, our dealerships allow clients to receive tailor-made quotations that reflect various build and capacities to exactly match the weight, performance, engine, and brakes required to serve your needs.
With our truck prices starting at R269,000, our dealership is ready to get in touch with you to explain further how much you save when driving with us.
FAW Trucks Review: Immense fuel-cost savings
Many of us are probably tired of hearing about increases to petrol and diesel prices. The stress of frequent fuel tax climbs add to the complexities of running a business in South Africa. Despite the costs saved with diesel vehicles, fuel-efficient trucks save your business money. FAW over the years has conducted fuel tests against competitors. These fuel-efficiency reviews ensure that our trucks are up with the best when it comes to cost per km. Furthermore, FAW’s fuel costs often came below most of its industry counterparts. More specifically, when glancing at an independent review our FAW 8.140FL against known competitors, our 8 ton truck saved over R3700 on a 50,000 km journey. When testing tractor trucks, benchmarks show that our larger freight trucks saved nearly R42,000 over the same distance.
FAW Trucks Review: Post-sale services that always keep you on the road
Aside from a growing dealership network, our investment in post-sale services is grand. With nearly R30,000,000 in minimum parts holding, FAW as a brand serves a truck’s entire lifespan. But this level of care and support goes beyond parts and professional maintenance. Our dealership in Port Elizabeth understands the stresses of COVID-19 on drivers and vehicles. As such, FAW’s service team anticipates increased drive-times and vehicle wear, which both require specialized diagnostics and constant on-call support. The increase in demand needs dynamic solutions, and our modern FAW service centre, sales staff and Eastern Cape dealerships are ready to serve you through these trying times.
FAW Trucks Review: Going beyond local investment, manufacturing and parts expertise
The lifespan of a truck is long, which includes varying degrees of wear and tear over the years. Yet, beyond regular servicing, parts and manufacturing may play the biggest role in the lifespan and overheads of your vehicle.
Every day, FAW’s manufacturing plant in Coega continues to grow. After investing more than 850 million rand in manufacturing of vehicles and parts, FAW is a reliable source of quality truck parts. Joining the FAW family guarantees you prompt maintenance, with constant access to parts and spare. Married to dealerships that focus on phenomenal post-sales services, you win when sourcing parts with us. Straight from the factory that made your vehicle, never again will you hear “we need to import this”. Our service centre knows how the parts are made and where they come from.
Yet, beyond the strengths of local investment and manufacturing, the job creation of FAW trucks is vital to communities in the Eastern Cape. When you invest in a truck brand that employs and sells local, your assets contribute to your local economies. From tourism to civil engineering, FAW’s home in Eastern Cape only increases the value of FAW vehicles within the South African market. And in a COVID-damaged economy, investing local can only be a positive business choice.
Protection from load shedding
Load shedding is an unfortunate consideration in South African business planning. Fortunately for our clients, our service, sales and manufacturing are not affected. First, our factory operates in an industrial development zone (IDZ). This means our work here receives support from state and international management. Second, all services continue when the lights go out. Our team operates generators when load shedding strikes and expertly schedule your maintenance needs. Expect prompt truck servicing without blackouts creating additional downtime. Don’t let post-COVID load shedding affect your business and invest with a brand that’s prepared.
FAW Trucks Review: Effective partnerships that build and sustain the trucking industry in South Africa
FAW is not a minor player in the trucking business. Since the 1990s, we have partnered up with other major manufacturers. From Toyota to Volkswagen, our production and logistics networks and plan aim for sustainable growth. More specifically, our FAW-Volkswagen joint venture utilizes our “Strategy 2025” plan to ensure mutually beneficial growth; especially in areas where both VW and FAW operate in. This bodes well for Port Elizabethan businesses who need reliable and established services, as the partnership prioritizes quality first approaches by two major manufacturers in the prince. Thus, our trucks are not isolated in design and manufacturing expertise, and neither is our service network. In the South African context, this kind of collaboration boosts industry growth and protections, a must for an economy ailing from the strains of COVID-19. FAW Trucks understand the context of trucking in the Eastern Cape and working alongside competitors breeds solutions that directly address the issues that our province will be confronted with. Our dealership is proud to utilize FAW’s collaborations to invest in Eastern Cape trucking, and no matter the economic shifts in post-COVID South Africa, our dealerships and partnerships are prepared to protect our clients.
FAW Trucks Review: Support from the fastest growing economy in the world
A small yet extremely important point. No nation is better equipped to support and invest in post-COVID economies like China. With a stable hold on the virus and their economy, Chinese investment seeks to protect the economies they operate in. Thus, FAW international continues to invest and develop global operations with the same vigour as before the lockdown. And considering the brand’s immense popularity in the Middle Kingdom, the security of FAW trucks as a business investment is guaranteed for businesses in South Africa, as working with a top-10 Chinese automotive brand only brings value in the long-run.
FAW Trucks Review: New face, same strengths
Spare a moment for some trucking vanity. Trucks drivers spend hours, if not days, in the seat of big, powerful yet often bland commercial vehicles. One needs to be comfortable and enjoy the sight of your workspace come a fresh workday. And in a world of post-COVID blues, the comfort of a cab’s interior becomes a must instead of a luxury. Don’t settle for less with FAW trucks. Our exterior redesigns boast a slick and modern look, while the interior of our cabs is one of the best on the road right now. FAW seeks to further reduce driver fatigue by crafting comfortable interiors with ergonomic considerations and features that only enhance the driving experience. Whether you need air-conditioning, or a comfortable seat and steering position for frequent turns and alley docking, FAW’s trucks are built and equipped with the very best interior features.
Final FAW Trucks Review
FAW Trucks Eastern Cape is a secure choice for your business. Our commitment to you in both sales and servicing goes beyond the sale. Furthermore, our wide network of service providers and partnerships, as well as our proximity to FAW’s manufacturing plant, make our trucks a sure winner in securing our local economy. In short, we are always open to discuss how we can protect and grow your business with great quality trucks.
