Local legend Indongo

What started out as a very small Toyota dealership in Namibia has grown into a formidable dealership grouping in Namibia. Indongo Toyota, with its three dealerships, one in Windhoek, Walvis Bay and Okahandja, is a leading automotive retailer which has built its reputation by focusing on customer service and quality. The dealership was founded by the business stalwart Frans ‘Aupa’ Indongo and has secured a large chunk of the Toyota business in Namibia using their business strength which lies in their knowledge of the local market.Indongo Toyota currently consists has the three branches in Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Okahandja and there is also ‘Hino’. The new Ongwediva dealership will be opening its doors towards the middle of 2017.Not only is the dealership making strides in the motor vehicle industry in Namibia, they take their social awareness projects seriously. One of these projects includes creating road safety awareness on social media platforms to encourage customers to become safe road users.Eugene Junias, sales executive at Indongo Toyota sat down with Namibian Sun to speak about what the dealership offers, their road safety initiative and he offered some tips to road users on how to make the journey safer. According to Junias, at Toyota they strive for technology that prevents and minimises the damage of an accident in any situation. “What causes accidents? What can be done to prevent accidents? What mitigates the damage at accidents that have occurred? These are the questions to which we are constantly seeking answers. Our technologies will continue to advance toward the ultimate goal of making a vehicle that is safe for everybody,” he says.“Toyota's philosophy for active safety is to help guarantee the safety of vehicles and to help support drivers to prevent accidents. When driving a vehicle, the driver repeats a cycle of recognition, judgement and manoeuvring. Active safety supports this method of operation and its importance lies in helping to keep dangerous situations away. It is especially important to lower the risk of failing to recognise potential dangers, which is the cause of 70% of accidents,” says Junias.He further says that in addition, Toyota is utilising the most advanced technology to work to improve the three basic functions of a vehicle: Drive, turn and stop. “Toyota is striving to ensure the safety of all vehicles by evolving the vehicle movement control technology of vehicle stability control (VSC) and vehicle dynamic integrated management (VDIM).”Despite selling vehicles which provide comfort and safety, Indongo Toyota encourages and shares five tips for surviving on the long road.Safety firstTo avoid common causes of breakdowns, make sure your basics are in order. Book a service now to make sure you arrive at your destination in one piece and make sure your wheels, water, and oil are efficiency checked.Plan your routeA road trip is all about the adventure of the journey, not just the destination. Enjoy the sights along the way. Be sure to stop every two hours or so for a rest and leg stretch.Keep the kids happyPack activities to keep the kids entertained during the trip and during stops. Toys like skipping ropes and balls are great for rest stops as it gets them moving. Car games, like I-spy and 20 Questions, will also keep your kids giggling throughout the trip. If your drive is especially long, this might be a good time to invest in tablets loaded with games and educational activities.Pack smartHave an emergency kit handy packed with snacks, wet wipes and other useful items. According to experts, the unwritten rule to follow when packing your boot is to concentrate the weight as far forward as possible to reduce pressure over your back wheels.Stay chargedHave a USB charger handy to keep your phone and GPS charged and ready to go. It's also very nifty for keeping your children’s portable devices charged.Other than that, Junias says keep within the speed limit, stay awake and sober and be courteous.Limba Mupetami

Local legend Indongo

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Namibian Sun 2025-05-02

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