Auas Motors… your dream stop

If you are looking for a car, Auas Motors is your final stop. The dealership, established in the 1953 and a young 64 years old, offers you quality vehicles in every price class. They are situated in Windhoek, Gobabis, Otjiwarongo, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Mariental, Tsumeb and Ongwediva.

They also have service centres in Oranjemund, Rosh Pinah, Keetmanshoop, Mariental, Tsumeb, Rundu and Katima Mulilo.

Namibian Sun sat down with James Short from Auas Motors about how his dealership stands head and shoulders apart from the rest in terms of car safety.

In what way does your dealership stand apart from others when it comes to the provision of safety?

We are involved on a yearly basis with the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) Fund regarding road safety. The past holidays we sponsored 10 baby car seats as well as assisted them with two response vehicles for a period of three months.

How does you dealership complement safe travel in Namibia?

For starters I would say that if a customer's vehicle breaks down they don't have to travel vast distances to have it repaired. We have a 24-hour help line to assist our entire customer base. Our vehicles are all equipped with the latest technology regarding road safety and safe driving.

Tell us about the features or technology which you use on your cars to promote safety for passengers?

Almost all vehicles sold by us are equipped with ABS brakes, airbags, side-impact bars and some of the models are fitted with stability control and the latest models come standard with line departure alerts (Opel Astras and Chev Trailblazer).

What is your message to road users in Namibian in regard to safe travel?

We would like to urge all road users to drive in a responsible manner and to be very patient on our roads.

What type of vehicles will you have at the Namibia Tourism Expo?

At the tourism expo we will concentrate more on our vehicles that can and will be used in the tourism industry. The Isuzu LCV and the Chev Trailblazer.

Any other advice to vehicle owners?

Apart from being safe on the road, Auas Motors urges customers to always take time out to compare and evaluate car models before buying them. Customers should research the various vehicle s and try to determine which size is best for their needs: whether it's a compact, a sedan, a two-door, a pick-up, sport utility vehicle 4X4, 2X4, or whether they want a car which runs with petrol or diesel.

Also, potential customers should compare the driving that will be done with the vehicle and the conditions under which the vehicle will operate: Long-distance driving, or loading materials and goods for the farm or work. Safety, power, carrying capacity or economy will be some of the factors that they need to consider.

They should also consider the price range which will be comfortable for them and options like service, maintenance plans and the vehicle's manufacturer warranty.

Most importantly they are encouraged to take the vehicle for a test drive and to make sure that they feel comfortable with the vehicle.



Road safety tips from Auas Motors

-Don't speed;

-Rest when you are tired;

-Don't overload your vehicle;

-Check your vehicle for roadworthiness before travelling;

-Plan your trips during the day;

-Go on the road with a positive attitude and report bad driving.





LIMBA MUPETAMI