Capital Equipment News August 2020

minimise downtime and keep a vehicle on the road. Scania Assistance is an essential support service that is available 24/7/365. “We understand that your truck needs to be working for you to make a profit,” says Erasmus. “Everything about our aftersales service is designed to do that, at a minimum cost.” Financing agility Putting these cost efficiencies into the hands of businesses who could benefit from the cost-savings but don’t have the appetite for large capital expenditures in these difficult times has required Scania South Africa to look for optimal financing agility. “We understand our role as equipment providers and the value chain we need to provide to make our equipment relevant in a tough economy,” explains Nomonde Kweyi, Marketing Director, Scania South Africa. “To this end we have developed industry-leading financial offers that allow our customers to work with and use our world-class technology and performance, backed by our extended warranty and coverage plan, while also benefiting from financially agile repayment models.” Scania’s new all-inclusive monthly payment offer includes maintenance, repairs, insurance and extras, with the option to upgrade or purchase after 36-months. “It gives operators a bundled offer that covers the essentials at an unbeatable monthly rate”, explains Kweyi. For Scania South Africa, it’s about supporting its customers. “To keep businesses sustainable, we need to play a role in ensuring that they have access to the latest technology, best performance and most cost-effective aftersales services. However, to get them into that value chain, we needed to make affordability a focus,” says Kweyi. “Scania South Africa is ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring businesses have the best-in-class equipment and support to confidently recover and thrive, not just in the short- term but in years to come.” b

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