September 2009

	Scania SA MD Christoffer Ljungner and branch manager of Scania’s SA’s Rosslyn dealership Willie du Preez.

Shrugging aside the recessionary blues Scania South Africa recently opened its third truck dealership of the year.

In addition to selling new and “Scania Approved” used trucks, the fully owned Rosslyn branch houses a fully equipped workshop capable of carrying out repairs, maintenance and major component overhauls. It is also a hub for Scania’s used parts programme.

Branch manager, Willie du Preez, says the branch provides a 24 hour turnaround time for any approved used part, be this a starter motor or a complete engine and transmission.

Costing up to 50% less than a new part Du Preez describes the used parts business in the current economic climate as a “gold mine.”

“Each component is scrutinised to check see it if it operable,” du Preez explains, “our used parts are sourced from Scania trucks which were sold on a repair and maintenance contract. We know the history of these trucks and believe they offer excellent value for money.”

Declaring the Rosslyn dealership as officially open for business, Scania SA MD Christoffer Ljungner says he has been questioned as to why the company is expanding its national footprint when local trucks sales have declined by as much as 60% from 2008 figures. “Of course we recognise that times are tough but in spite of this Scania’s market share has increased by around 70%,” he says, adding that there are a number of reasons for Scania’s expanding presence in the local truck market. “Our customers recognise that we are here for the long haul and they know we can be trusted to provide the very best after sales service. On top of this we manage our own truck finance division and are not restricted by banks and finance houses. The banks deal with money - Scania deals in trucks.”

Scania's new Rosslyn dealership boasts a fully equipped workshop