TOP SHOP
The local body shops could stand amongst the best in the world. The Top Shop stories focus on those collision repairers who think out-of-the box by implementing new technology and equipment or those who have had thriving businesses for generations, who share the secret to their success in gearing for tomorrow.
STAYING AHEAD OF THE GAME
Winclo Panelbeaters have expanded their business operations to three stand-alone rectification body shops. One for major body repairs, a second for small area repair and their own assessment centre. They use a host of equipment and reliable advice from Celette SA to keep them ahead of the pack in the business.
OPPERMAN-THIELS AUTO BODY REPAIRS, WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA
Opperman-Thiels Auto Body Repairs in Windhoek, Namibia, is a modern workshop that could be placed anywhere in the world for its state-of-the-art repair on damaged vehicle repairs. The local market is different from SA and has a huge influx of grey Asian market vehicles, where parts are hard to obtain.
ESANI BODYSHOP, A JEWEL IN CAPE TOWN’S CROWN
Esani Bodyshop are based in Blackheath in the Western Cape. They have enjoyed great success since their start in 1994 as they concentrate on excellent customer service and outstanding workmanship. They recently installed the PPG MoonWalk machine to keep pace with colour and reduce their wastage.
MULTISPRAY LONG SERVICE AWARDS
I’m sure Chris Dreyer, company founder of Multispray, couldn’t have foreseen the 50 years of success that he would have as a legacy as he stood in Germany studying special paint and techniques for the body shop. His engineering background and practical know-how were definitely put to the test in
TEC AUTO BODY REPAIRS
TEC Auto Body started out, like many private enterprises in the body shop business, on a wing and a prayer, when Theo Muller decided to strike out on his own in the heart of the collision repair trade in Vereeniging.
Theo is adamant that for the first 10 years or
DRIVEN
With three motoring-journalists on our staff, we are able to test drive and review some of the latest models available on our roads as well as attend the latest model launches.
TRAINING
Knowledge is power. Training is key to up-skilling repairers as models launch onto our local roads faster than we can count. We also need to grow new talent into the collision repair industry. Courses are available to help and organisations are in place to train - this information is in Industry Index.
CLASSIC CARS & RESTORATIONS
Classic cars are the next big investment. As such the sector of restoration is growing in the realms of collision repair and it’s definitely the “sexier” side of the business. There are many opportunities to create exotic special-builds as well as keep timeless beauties in mint condition.
classic corner & resoration
Classic cars are the next big investment. As such the sector of restoration is growing in the realms of collision repair and it’s definitely the “sexier” side of the business. There are many opportunities to create exotic special-builds as well as keep timeless beauties in mint condition.
TRAINING
Knowledge is power. Keeping up-to-date with the latest techniques and technology is extremely important.Training is key to up-skilling repairers as models launch onto our local roads, as well as bringing new talent into the collision repair industry. Courses are available to help, organisations are in place to train and we have other helpful information that may crop-up when fixing the cars of now, and those that are still to come.
DRIVEN
With three motoring-journalists on our staff, we are able to test drive and review some of the latest models available on our roads as well as attend the latest model launches.