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One of the best-known modes of transport to the Northern regions is through an Iveco mini-bus. The company that supplies these types of vehicles that ply up and down the route is Namibia Commercial Vehicles, best known as Iveco by most people.
The company specialises in Iveco trucks and buses through the sale, repair and maintenance of the vehicles. The company, which is part of the Blaauws Group, got a franchise of the Italian-made vehicles through Iveco South Africa. The Oshakati branch services customers in the North as the mini-buses are a very popular mode of transport in the region. “Ordering a vehicle is quite easy, the customer makes enquiries and then asks for a quotation and if they qualify to get a loan from the bank, the vehicle will be delivered within three weeks,” says Hilma Heunis, the workshop manager. Heunis further says that Iveco vehicles have added advantages in that they are reliable and low on fuel consumption. In addition, they are safe and parts and service are affordable. The company offers a 200 000 km warranty on all its vehicles and one can also order an extended warranty. The company’s service workshop operates on a 24 hour basis should there be a need for customer breakdown service on the routes covered. Heunis further says the company supplies on average about 50 buses a year countrywide and a majority of the customers are from the North. In addition to the supplied buses, the company also includes a trailer in the price of each bus. From the new models that have been introduced, the mini buses are coming with power steering, radio and CD as extras. The latest model is the comfortable 28-seater bus that comes in the form of 4212, 50C13, 50C14, 50C15 and 50C17 series that have so far proven to be popular with both local businesses and transport operators. Heunis says he hopes that the Ongwediva Trade Fair this year will bring more business, as people from all walks of life will be ferried from other towns to the North mostly using the Iveco mini buses. “Our future plans are to open up a branch in Katima Mulilo or Grootfontein to service that route as there are now many buses plying that area,” Heunis further says. In addition, the company also plans to launch smaller trucks for small fleet operators. Currently, the company services trucks for Rössing Mine and Cross Country Carriers. |
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