When buying a vehicle, new or a pre-owned, the most important aspects to take into consideration is the service plan, maintenance plan and warranty of the car you intend to buy. Another important thing is the length of these plans and this will suit each individual accordingly. It is also important to know the differences, especially between a service and maintenance plan.
Service Plan
A service plan gives you complete peace of mind and covers the cost of the routine servicing as stipulated in the manufacturer’s service schedule so you don’t have to worry about yearly cost increases as your servicing costs are fixed and provided for you. Your vehicle will be serviced at manufacturer’s approved dealer where genuine parts are used and trusted technicians. Generally, this plan will include the labour and replacement costs of the air-, pollen-, fuel filter, spark plugs, fluids, coolant, consumables, cambelt, V-belts, tensioners and drive pulleys, coolant hoses and sump plug gasket accordingly by the manufacturer's service schedule.
Maintenance Plan
A maintenance plan has more benefits than a service plan and will include typical wear and tear items like brake pads & linings, brake discs, wiper blades, batteries, clutch, rear wheel cylinder, fuses and globes, starter motor, alternator, suspension, window winder mechanisms, wheel bearings, CV joints etc. Basically, the maintenance covers items on your car that has a wear cycle and will need to be replaced at some point during the car’s lifespan so you can spend less time worrying about the costs of taking care and maintaining your vehicle which leaves you with more time enjoying the roads.
Ultimately when buying a vehicle it is important to be informed and to make sure that any future risk will be taken care off. In today’s busy life, we all aspire for convenience and that is the benefit of these plans, to make your life easier. We all want to know that we will be taken care off in the future and know that you will not have any stressful experience when it comes to services makes for a good night’s sleep.
To get a quote for a service, maintenance or warranty plan contact one of our financial managers here at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North on 012 404 9200 and they will gladly assist you.
CMH Ford Umhlanga hosted a Ford Performance day expo, Kempster Ford Umhlanga had the opportunity to showcase a Roush Mustang.
A unique mix of street car and a race car...Is a ROUSH car. Or more specifically, a ROUSH Mustang, with styling, performance, and handling characteristics derived from the racetrack and modified for street legal usage.
Upgrading your Mustang has never been this easy. Introducing the 3 levels of upgrades for your Mustang. Level 1 includes cold air induction and an exhaust system. Level 2 includes Level 1 plus some cosmetic enhancements as well as an ECU upgrade. Level 3 further adds the fitment of a Roush supercharger and revised suspension. So far the highest reading achieved on the facility’s dynamometer for a Level 3 Mustang is 514 kW.
No need to worry about the warranty of your Mustang being void, Ford Performance Parts or Roush Performance fitments is covered by comprehensive 3-year/60 000 km powertrain warranty which, will cover the performance upgrades, while the remainder of the Ford new vehicle warranty will not be voided.
As technology and design continue to evolve, so does the CMH FORD. Get in touch with our New Vehicle Sales Executives to get yourself behind a Mustang ROUSH.
1: Move your vehicle to a flat spot, the vehicle in an angle will damage the axle, make sure there is no one in the vehicle.
2: Apply the triangle 45 Meters of your vehicle to make other motor vehicles aware.
3: Remove the jack from the boot of the vehicle and place it in the right spot of the vehicle
Start to crank the vehicle all the way until it touches the bottom of your vehicle, make sure you do not lift the vehicle off the ground at this point.
4: Take your wheel spanner to loosen the nuts on the tyre , it works out much more easier to loosen the nuts while the wheel is touching the ground, turn each nut clockwise, loosen one nut as time but do not take the nut off completely , leave them on the vehicle with a few turns to remove it completely off.
5: Use the jack to lift the side you need of the vehicle off the ground.
6: Remove the nuts completely off the wheel and replace it with the spare tyre on the vehicle.
7: Gently apply the nuts back onto the vehicle whilst it is still in the air, make sure the nuts are not tightened, just tight enough to hold the tyre in place and make sure it is stable.
8: Lower the jack making your vehicle sit on the ground.
9: Tighten your nuts on the tyre back to the way it was when you first removed it, ensure you do this in a clockwise direction as you done before, make sure you do each nut one at a time to ensure it is done correctly and tight.
Once all is done be sure to put everything away you have used and head onto your destination as planned.
Be safe when travelling and always be prepared for any sticky situation and make sure you teach everyone in the household how to change a tyre in case of a serious emergency.
A new vehicle is way more than just a ride as it represents your lifestyle, personality and personal taste. There are several ways to personalise your vehicle to make it stand out, and make it uniquely “you”, which will make it fit you like a glove, and really meet your individual needs.
Here’s what you should keep in mind when customising your vehicle: If reselling your vehicle, will a large group of buyers be interested in the “upgrade”? Remember that a potential buyer will only pay for what they need/want, so a good rule is not to overdo it. By keeping it relevant and simple you open up a larger pool of potential future buyers.
Spend wisely when adding expensive equipment to a vehicle as it will not necessarily increase its value. Many vehicle owners think they will be able to get back the costs of after-market products they have installed at the time of resale, only to be disappointed when a potential buyer isn't willing to pay for the accessories or extras.
You can never go wrong with factory fitted extras, as it will definitely add more value to your vehicle, and extras like rubberising and smash and grab will never count against you.
Accessories like nudge bars, roll bars, and mags can enhance the general look of the vehicle, and should make the dealer/buyer more inclined to pay more for the vehicle.
Personalising your vehicle to your own taste in the sense of special paint colour or personalized decals, lowered suspension, performance enhanced engines, and modified exhaust systems is a big no-no, as everybody hasn’t got the same personal taste.
Before adding extras or accessories:
Firstly consult with your dealer to check if any modification will void the warranty in any way (if your vehicle is still under warranty).
Make sure that your insurance conditions remain intact or if any addendum is required when adding it to your current insurance.
We at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North have a full range of genuine Ford parts as well as a wide range of Ford approved accessories and would love to help you customise your vehicle to add a bit more style and value.
The above-mentioned statement is ideal if you are doing all the work yourself, but when you go through CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield’s F&I team, rate comparisons are done for you, and the response time is much quicker.
Ford Options is tailored to suit you with your monthly repayments that are lower than your traditional payment options.
This is how it works:
- You get to choose a deposit that is right for you
- We agree on monthly Repayments
- The remaining portion is called a GFV (Guaranteed Future Value).
This can be taken as CMH Kempster Ford’s guarantee that the value of your car will not fall below the agreed amount at the end of your Ford Options agreement.
Every Ford Options packages is tailored to your personal needs and comes with built-in flexibility. To find out more about Ford Options, visit CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield today or call us on: 012 423 4300
We at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria had an awesome January with a lot of sales done by The New vehicle department and Second-hand vehicle department.
We sold a total of 95 vehicles in January with new vehicles selling 53 vehicles and the Used department selling 42 in total.
We also had two displays set up one at Quagga Mall in Pretoria west and one at Wonderpark Mall.
These two displays offered a great experience for our team and client with us offering some insight into the performance and technology of the Ford Mustang and RS. We also thought it would be a great match to show off the New 2.2 Everest paired with the Ford Ranger 2.2 Xl Auto double cab.
All four of these vehicles received a lot of attention and kept our sales executives on their feet.
We will be back at Quagga Mall in the 6th of February and the 13th we will be back in Wonderpark mall.
We are looking forward to be seeing all of our loyal and supporting customers again.
The Ford Mustang is the king of dream cars, perfect for the adrenaline rushing speed freaks and car-enthusiasts. The GT is a very charming, deeply pleasing performance car which will leave you with a NASCAR-like feeling. You will definitely have a blast at the track and be enjoying the fast lanes with this eye-catching beauty!
The perfect Hoonigan and drifting legend! The RS’s AWD system features innovative technology to deliver outstanding driving dynamics that will even make an amateur driver look and feel like a pro. This car is all about fun and speed while being an all-round Beaut from the inside out!
The bakkie for hardcore workaholics and off-roading adventure seekers. Our Ford Ranger models will have you covered from a business who needs a commercial vehicle for towing and to carry heavy loads to the fun adventure and outdoor lovers that enjoys off-roading, tackling the toughest of terrains and living more on the extreme side of life.
The Everest SUV has a tough look made for taking on the rugged outdoors and heavy off-road terrains, but don’t let this robust looks fool you, the Everest has a soft side too. This spacious seven-seater comes with advanced safety features and rides very smooth and comfortable, making it perfect for those long trips to the family vacation.
The perfect family vehicle! This vehicle is quite simply the perfect lifestyle vehicle that will suite all your day to day needs. It has robust styling and looks ready to tackle anything you put in front of it, is very stylish, spacious, practical and is great for those long trips.
The Fiesta is more popular among the “young at heart” group who loves things to be balanced while being hip and trendy. It definitely one of the best all-round vehicles and is perfect for those who is looking for something stylish, economic, comfortable, practical, sexy and sleek with great fuel economy and safety features.
If you are the fun one who has a need for speed and is looking for an affordable yet sexy sports car the Fiesta ST is the perfect one! Dynamic handling with responsive steering, power, most excellent performance, best practicality and affordability is just some of the aspects which makes the Fiesta STand out among other sports cars. The combination of things this car offers will give you an extremely fun driving experience that will keep you smiling throughout your journey. Entertaining, fun, economical, safe, practical, affordable all in one car while being charming and very good looking… Yes, it does exiST! With all our different models, life is a “Fiesta”!
If you are a young family looking for a practical, spacious, fuel efficient, dependable and safe vehicle, but wants to adult well so the vehicle still needs to be stylish and fun…The Focus is just the vehicle for you and will offer peace of mind when and where it is needed the most. As with the Fiesta line up we also have the Focus ST for our speed lovers that needs a more spacious or family friendly vehicle.
The Figo caters for a wide variety of people it can be a perfect student or first vehicle while being just as perfect for the older drivers. The Figo has a potent combination of style and substance. They are economical to run, cheap to maintain, fun to drive and looks very stylish and sporty. The car is quick on straight lines, and is impressive at cruising too. It is built to shield you from all directions, drive on feeling safer than you’ve ever felt before.
The Tourneo bus is absolutely perfect for unforgettably fun road trips, business/family outing and tours! Life is all about adventures when driving the Tourneo, connecting you to just the right people and places. The Ford Tourneo is excellent to drive and superbly comfortable, smooth, stylish, firm with great handling and grip. Vans don't have to be dull or slow, just because you drive a van, doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style or performance!
The perfect commercial vehicle for just about any service that entails door to door delivery. Outstanding flexibility, supreme safety and exceptional efficiency in a compact yet extremely versatile package. Focused on utility and economy making it the perfect vehicle for your business!
With all these incredible and unique vehicles we have to offer, you will definitely find something that will suite your lifestyle. We also have various finance options available and the best sales executives to ensure that your overall purchasing experience at CMH Ford Pretoria North is a satisfactory one, after all, buying a new car is big decision, and we want our customers to feel appreciated and taken care of appropriately.
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What do you enjoy the most about your job?
I’m a people’s person, I love building relationships and bonding with people. I always put my clients first and they truly are very important to me. To recognise my clients, to bond with them, seeing them come back for their next service and staying loyal to our dealership, it really gives me that heart-warming feeling.
What is your mission and vision for our workshop here at CMH Ford Pretoria North?
My goal is to become a prime dealer. I really want this workshop to become the best and I want the staff members to be passionate, proud and ambitious about their work, and for us to really strive towards excellence.
Have you ever felt like you should just give up, or has anyone pressured you to try something else other than working in a traditionally male-dominated industry?
No, nobody ever told me to do something else. Everyone sometimes hesitates in life, but luckily I have my team and top technicians to assist me, each one of us has a role and a gap to fill and together we are one solid team. I also have my family who keeps on supporting me and most of them are in the motor industry so there is no chance of giving up!
How does it feel to be among only a handful of women in the industry?
It’s definitely a “WOW!” feeling. I think it’s fantastic that the head office of CMH actually promotes it. I believe we live in a world where times are changing and anyone can follow their dreams, it doesn’t matter who you are. I also worked for a female workshop manager, Jeanette, and I believe she is one of the best!
Have there been any times when you have been questioned or ignored in your job just because you are a woman?
Yes, I’ve experienced it before, but I won’t get offended in that kind of situations. I want my clients to be comfortable, happy, and for them to trust us, that is what service is all about at the end of the day.
What words of advice can you give to women-up-and-comers in the industry?
The women in the motor industry need to be “tough cookies”. If you look around in the dealerships you will notice that it is becoming more and more common to see woman working in this industry nowadays simply, because we can! Don’t ever give up, believe in yourself and don’t let anyone ever make you feel that you are not good enough.
Clients were given the opportunity to test drive the Black and Yellow 5.0 L Level 3 Roush Performance Mustangs and were queuing and waiting in anticipation for their turn. While waiting they enjoyed boerewors rolls and cold drinks. Children were enjoying the jumping castle and Performance face stamps. The Stig was around and boy did the kids enjoy the excitement of having a Famous Race Car driver there ;-).
We had a few antique Ford’s on display from the 1917 and 1971 such as the Model T Ford, Model A Ford, Ford Hotrod and Ford Thunderbird.
The lucky draw took place at 12:30 and our winner was Mr Brink. He was overwhelmed with excitement when receiving his Ford Tog bag with loads of goodies inside.
What an amazing and great event and day we had, we would like to thank Roush Performance who made the day possible, our loyal customers as well as Cars in the Park with their amazing display of antique Ford’s.
Ever wondered how dealerships have various brands, other than the brand they sell? Well, it’s simple, do you want to purchase a new vehicle but at the same time split ways with your current? That’s where we come in. We will then evaluate your vehicle and take it in as a Trade-in at the used car department.
Here at CMH Kempster Ford Umgeni road, we have a large variety of stock to choose from, being it Brand new, demos or Pre-owned the choice is yours. Our stock consists of many, from Cars, vans, SUVs, all the way to Mini Buses.
Our Vehicles are thoroughly inspected from Top to Bottom and go through various tests before getting sold just to ensure our customers get the best vehicle/service they could ask for. Our Aim here at the used car department is to get our customers into the best vehicle possible and give them the best trade in value so they have a joyful purchase. CMH Kempster is the largest Ford dealership in Durban not to mention the Oldest. Our current pre-owned office was once the main building when Ford first took over in 1962. Being it of that age and still up and running smoothly, you can have peace of mind knowing that you’ll have the best service at the time of your visit. So next time you’re out and about looking for a vehicle, give us a try and our staff will gladly assist you. Hope to see you soon.
CMH Kempster is the largest Ford dealership in Durban not to mention the Oldest. Our current pre-owned office was once the main building when Ford first took over in 1962. Being it of that age and still up and running smoothly, you can have peace of mind knowing that you’ll have the best service at the time of your visit. So next time you’re out and about looking for a vehicle, give us a try and our staff will gladly assist you. Hope to see you soon.
We have 2 service advisers Chimone & Ruan to help you get booked in and have the experts take a look at your car and give it the TLC it needs every now and again. Chimone has been at Ford Randburg for 8 years now and is a friendly service advisor with exceptional work ethic.
Ruan has been at CMH Kempster Ford for 3 years and is courteous and there for all the customers to ensure your service booking goes off without a hitch.
We value all our customers so our booking process is on a first come first serve basis.
Here is why servicing your car with us is great
You can book your service via our app. Yeah that’s right we have an app. Go to your playstore or iTunes search for CMH Kempster Ford and download. When you come through to our dealership you don’t have to worry about parking we have a place specifically reserved for our service customers. Our service reception offers a clean environment and has refreshments available for your convenience.
We offer a courtesy drop off and pick up within a 10km radius. All you have to do is organise with one of our service advisers.
We guarantee our service.
We offer free WIFI.
We are a Ford accredited dealer so you will not default on your service plan if you service with us.
Our service advisers are here to give you correct information and on how often and when next to service your car.
Every third month we run a draw and one of our service customers stand a chance to win a prize. To find out more about this and what kind of prize you could win. Just book a service with us. Be assured of our efforts to ensure ALL customers are completely satisfied.