WINGATE MOTORS CC
Car in Johannesburg

He served his apprenticeship as a motor mechanic from the age of 16, having participated in, and passed, the first trade test set up by the Motor Industry Apprenticeship Committee. His son Saul, also trained in the automotive industry as well as in electronics, joined the company in Wingate Motors has since become one of South Africa's largest independent suppliers and re-manufacturer of brake and steering parts, assemblies and accessories to the automotive parts market as well as the OEM market, and has become a significant force in the brake and power steering servicing sectors in South Africa. All parts are manufactured to standards that comply with all international market and OEM requirements. We were the first to introduce the Nu-Tech polymer rebushing system to the marketplace; to start a resleeving program using stainless steel tubing for all types of hydraulic brake cylinders, and to publish the most comprehensive hydraulic brake catalogue, which was the first one African market in ten years. Wingate Motors was also the first to introduce the Nu-Tech polymer rebushing system to the marketplace; start a resleeving program using stainless steel tubing for all types of hydraulic brake cylinders; publish the most comprehensive hydraulic brake catalogue, the first one in the last ten years for the African Market. Now, after more than five decades, Wingate Motors is still owned and run by the original father & son team. Wingate Motors has international partners in many countries in the world, and is able to source most parts requested. In 1972 Wingate Motors was proudly the first company in the Automotive Industry to employ and train a black apprentice who has since retired after having opened his own workshop. Although not BEE rated yet, we have employed and trained black Ladies in the use of computer, bookkeeping and workshop control. Each of our black staff has been personally trained by the Two Members of the company. There is a staff complement of two company members, four black African ladies, one white African lady, four black African men, one Indian man, and one White African man. Wingate Motors offers ongoing extensive training to its staff in servicing and repairs of brake and steering systems. The training is comprehensive, both technically and administrative. Wingate has also been assisting international governments in the refurbishing and redesigning of brakes on their early model armaments such as troop carriers. Besides its own in-house made testers, Wingate has the most up-to-date internationally approved Testing Analyser from PS Systems (USA) for testing of power steering rack & pinion, steering boxes, and pumps. Resleeving: The brake cylinder re-sleeving production is an integral part of the remanufacturing facilities. Top quality stainless steel seamless tubing is used. Parts Counter: This is an important part of the business providing expert knowledge and assistance, plus the selling of parts and brake accessories at retail, trade and wholesale margins in most instances. Wholesale: This is a major focus of Wingate Motors' business, with an ever-increasing range of products predominantly within the chosen focused area of business. Major fleet operations, general parts retailers and wholesalers, and motor manufacturers (including P & A) are among the customer base. Research & Development: Although it is not formalised, Wingate Motors has a vigorous R&D facility, which constantly locates innovative products from around the world, and researches solutions to specific braking or steering problems in South Africa. Technology input from around the world is constantly sought and, from time to time, special development procedures are requested from overseas high-tech suppliers. To ensure that Wingate Motors' staff is the best in the business, Wingate Motors offers ongoing extensive training to its staff in servicing and repairs of brake and steering systems.