ITY: The Driving Force Behind sport Solutions Partnership
“ Our aftersales strategy is focused on helping customers manage their total cost of ownership while protecting uptime and extending the productive life of their vehicles. That is where our partnership with the customer really comes to life.”
A partner beyond the truck
By bringing together Ultimate Partnership, Ultimate Performance and Ultimate Value, UD Trucks Southern Africa is taking a more holistic approach to supporting customers throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
From the vehicle and its technology, to maintenance, connected solutions, genuine parts, driver support and expert aftersales service, Ultimate Dependability demonstrates how UD Trucks can support the wider needs of a transport operation.
For UD Trucks Southern Africa, Ultimate Dependability is about more than keeping a truck on the road. It is about helping customers keep their businesses moving.
Ultimate Value: Protecting profitability throughout the vehicle lifecycle
For transport operators, the true value of a truck extends well beyond the initial purchase price. It is measured by its ability to generate value consistently throughout its working life.
As UD Trucks continues to strengthen its role as a Total Transport Solutions Partner, the focus remains firmly on delivering dependable solutions that help customers operate with greater confidence, efficiency and control.
Vera Sebuyi
Retail Marketing Manager, UD Trucks Southern Africa Email: Vera. sebuyi @ udtrucks. com
Ultimate Value brings together solutions designed to help customers manage their total cost of ownership( TCO), plan their maintenance more effectively and maximise their return on their investment( ROI).
Through UD Trust Service Agreements, customers can access structured maintenance solutions that provide greater predictability around servicing and vehicle upkeep.
UD Road Support, including roadside assistance, helps customers respond when unexpected issues occur, while Mobile Workshop services bring technical expertise closer to customers and their operations.
UD Trucks also supports customers through UD Genuine Parts and selected remanufactured components, helping reduce repair turnaround times and provide cost-effective options where appropriate.
Together, these solutions are designed to help customers manage their maintenance requirements, reduce unexpected costs and maximise vehicle availability throughout the lifecycle of their fleet.
“ Value is not simply about the price of the truck; it is about what that truck delivers for the customer over its entire working life,” says Naipal.
UD Trucks is a leading Japanese commercial vehicle solutions provider, active in more than 60 countries on all continents. Since its inception in 1935, the company has been an innovation leader with a clear vision to provide the trucks and services the world needs today.
The company is committed to go the extra mile for smart logistics with the most dependable solutions for demanding customers. To best support across applications and geographies, UD Trucks offers a full range of heavy-duty trucks- Quon and Quester, medium duty trucks- Condor and Croner, and light duty trucks- Kazet and Kuzer, as well as associated operational and financial services.
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