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Afrilinks Vehicle Accessories (PTY) Ltd

What does your company do?

Afrilinks is a black owned female organization that operates within the automotive industry, supplying and installing vehicle accessories like: Towbar, Canopy, Smash n grab, etc. Our services are tailor made and can be accessed throughout South Africa. We offer mobile, as well as in house fitments. We also offer a " one stop" shop solution, that can benefit our clients by having all accessories fitted at one centre, all on the same day. Saving them time, money and reducing the kilometers on their travels logs. We offer OEM and aftermarket accessories that come with a standard warranty. All our technicians have been well trained to work on various vehicle models . Our centralized invoice solution ensure our client information is save and limited to very few people. This also makes record keeping easily accessible and holds us accountable. Our expertise in this field makes us the best at what we do, with more than 12 years experience in the automotive industry.

What is your biggest success?

Successfully completed a project valued at R800 K, within 4 months. Maintainaing our presence within this industry for the past 6 (Six) years Being part of the biggest enterpreneurship programme is SA

What has been your biggest hurdle?

Breaking the supply chain barriers, through fighting for the right pricing and delivery service offered to others in the same field. Ensuring that we remain a priority to maintain constant delivery service though our network. Receiving payments from customers.