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Our single minded purpose is
“getting our client’s vehicle back on the road“.
WHO WE ARE
The business model for a typical panel beating organization (Automotive Body Repairer ABR) has not evolved to adapt to the changing economic environment. Farber Coach Works is constantly looking for ways to improve and adapt its offering to meet its customer demands and set the standard in sector.
We believe that it is time for a radical change and therefore will be launching an offering that is both state-of-the-art and efficient in meeting customer needs. Farber Coach Works is a centralized Auto Body Repair operation that is specially designed to restore vehicles in less than five working days on average from receiving the parts to the delivery of the vehicle. It is the size, flow and processes in the business that ensures that we are one of the most efficient Auto Body Repairers in Cape Town.
Kuven Reddy, an entrepreneur, seasoned businessman and community leader has been at the forefront of innovation and technology in the ABR sector. He, together with his wife & partner Shereen, have successfully grown and maintained another ABR business in KZN called Ross Champion Motors.
Ross Champion Motors has been operating in Durban since 1939 and is widely known for top quality workmanship, exceptional service levels and competitive prices. For this and many other reasons, we are the best Auto Body Repair South Africa has to offer!
Accredited with all major insurance companies and the majority of vehicle manufacturers, Ross Champion unites the best of the latest technology with the mastery of highly skilled journeymen to restore vehicles to the specifications of the manufacturer and get the customer back on the road in the quickest possible time.
A fertile business environment and a visionary approach have been the main catalysts in the continued growth of Ross Champion. The forerunners in this industry in KZN and a company with modest beginnings, Ross Champion, with 7 state-of-the-art branches in Durban, two in Pinetown, Umhlanga, Margate, Port Shepstone, Gauteng on the East Rand and opening a new branch in Prospecton in 2021, is now recognized as a world class autobody repair group.
Farber Coach Works, main branch situated in 21 Long Claw Drive, Montague Gardens premises is 2 000 square meters and houses both the main workshop and administration hub of the organization. Due to increased demand from our business partners, we needed to increase capacity so we opened Farber Coach Works in Epping and Ottery.
As an investment, Farber Coach Works is one of the few businesses that is positioned for growth under the leadership of the Farber Coach Works management team.
The Farber Coach Works group was launched in 1990. Our single minded purpose is “getting our client’s vehicle back on the road”, we call it our essence! We are in the business that engages with people after they have been in an accident, so it is in our best interest that our clients do not go through any additional trauma to get their vehicle back on the road.
We have positioned Farber Coach Works as an extension of Insurance Companies, Brokers and Car Manufacturers. Our systems and processes are specifically designed to ensure that the claims process is made as painless as possible for both our clients and Insurance Partners.
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OUR OVERVIEW
We are approved by all major insurers and vehicle manufacturers. Let us help you get your vehicle back on the road!
Farber Coach Works, main branch situated in 21 Long Claw Drive, Montague Gardens premises is 2 000 square meters and houses both the main workshop and administration hub of the organization. Due to increased demand from our business partners, we needed to increase capacity so we opened Farber Coach Works in Epping and Ottery.
As an investment, Farber Coach Works is one of the few businesses that is positioned for growth under the leadership of the Farber Coach Works management team.
The Farber Coach Works group was launched in 1990. Our single minded purpose is “getting our client’s vehicle back on the road”, we call it our essence! We are in the business that engages with people after they have been in an accident, so it is in our best interest that our clients do not go through any additional trauma to get their vehicle back on the road.
We have positioned Farber Coach Works as an extension of Insurance Companies, Brokers and Car Manufacturers. Our systems and processes are specifically designed to ensure that the claims process is made as painless as possible for both our clients and Insurance Partners.
The value chain is indicative of the fact that the business channelled to Farber Coach Works is highly dependent on the relationships we have with our partners.
- Our core ideology is a commitment to community upliftment, development and empowerment
- Our core values are that which define us as an organization and as individuals
– strive for excellence
– To have respect for an individual
– uncompromising quality
– willing to do the impossible
Our highly skilled employee’s restore our clients’ vehicles to the highest possible standards. Our remuneration and incentive model, together with our quality assurance systems are specifically designed to ensure that they live the joint purpose of “getting you back on the road”.
We use the latest rack bench system, coupled with a computerized measuring system called Celette and Chief to handle major structural repairs. This equipment is maintained and utilized according to manufacturer’s specifications which guarantee that the restoration process is done according to the vehicle manufacturer’s standards.
Stripping & Panel Beating
We use the latest rack bench system, coupled with a computerized measuring system called Celette and Chief to handle major structural repairs. This equipment is maintained and utilised according to manufacturer’s specifications which guarantee that the restoration process is done according to the vehicle manufacturer’s standards.
Paint Preparation & Spray Painting
Our workshop has numerous dry flatting preparation bays and infrared curing systems to ensure that the panels are prepared for painting using the most technically advanced and up to date methods. Paintwork is carried out in dust free down draught spray booths and curing ovens. We only use Nexa paints which is 100% water based eco-friendly paints.
Assembly
The assembly process is done by experienced technicians whom live our essence “getting you back on the road”. Our just in time (JIT) procurement system for parts ensure that the right part is delivered at the right time.
We take quality assurance very seriously at Farber. QA is practiced at each stage in the repair process; we call it “quality at source”. The final QA process (before the vehicle and owner are reunited) is done with precision and care. In fact our head of QC is rewarded for finding faults, which means that no vehicle leaves with a fault or blemish.
Should a client’s vehicle be damaged or stolen while in our care, our generous public liability insurance is in place to assist where necessary.
We have formal agreements and relationships with most major insurance companies, brokers and vehicle manufacturers.
Farber Coach Works is the approved repairer for the following car brands:
Audi, Chevrolet, Citroen, Datsun, Daihatsu, Fiat, Ford, GM, Havel, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Renault, Subaru, Suzuki, Tata, Toyota, Volvo, VW
We are a BEE level one contributor with a 135% procurement recognition level together with the value added supplier status.
Whilst we rarely play the previously disadvantage card our BEE credentials making doing business with us very easy.
Farber Coach Works received the green friendly approval from Mark Gordon (Department of Energy Affairs – Green Industry Initiative). The reasons for this accolade are as follows:
- We use Nexa paints– an eco-friendly water based paint
- We have state-of-the-art waste disposal systems for both chemical and packaging waste
- Damaged vehicle parts are recycled to non-warranty vehicles via our community based project
We are approved by all major Insurance companies and understand their claims processes. We facilitate the completion of the claims and assessment process.
Our customer services department and our workshop are in constant communication with one another to ensure that the client is updated on a regular basis on the status of the restoration process. This ensures that our clients are continuously communicated with and updated, to manage expectations. As we are approved by all major insurance companies, we understand their claims processes and facilitate the completion of the claims and assessments for each repair.
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