Johannesburg – SA Taxi today announced that AutoZone is the latest automotive supplier to join the innovative SA Taxi Rewards programme.
The partnership expands the SA Taxi Rewards programme launched in 2018 beyond fuel-based rewards for the first time. The new partnership gives loyalty card holders additional opportunities to earn cash rewards and airtime top-ups by purchasing quality automotive parts, spares and car accessories directly from AutoZone branches available nationwide.
AutoZone is a leading distributor of quality auto parts, spares and car accessories for the passenger and light commercial vehicle markets in Southern Africa, including Namibia, Swaziland and Botswana. It is the largest privately-owned auto-parts dealer and retailer with a Level 5 B-BBEE rating, and has a national footprint of over 240 stores across South Africa.
“We are proud to announce this latest development during Transport Month,” says SA Taxi Communications Executive, Maroba Maduma.
“Providing convenient and widespread access to quality, affordable auto parts for taxis can lower operating costs, improve vehicle efficiency and reliability, and enhance safety, which benefits both operators and commuters.”
AutoZone’s established supply chain, which encompasses over 680 world-class suppliers, provides broad access to a massive range of over 75,000 quality automotive parts, spares and car accessories.
“We are a well-established supplier of vehicle parts and have excellent presence in the spares market. If you’re looking for the best local and imported performance parts, spare parts, aftermarket parts or vehicle accessories, then AutoZone is your one-stop-shop with all this and more,” explains Michael Da Paixao, Merchandise and Marketing Executive at AutoZone.
Da Paixao explains that AutoZone is respected by trade customers, including workshops and engineers, as well as cash customers and independent spares retailers.
“We promise customers the full range of trusted quality auto parts at the right price, with a service experience to remember. We are delighted to join the rewards programme and broaden our support for the minibus taxi industry, which is such a vital cog in the local economy.”
Maduma adds that expanding SA Taxi Rewards partners beyond the fuel sector is a major development in the evolution of the loyalty programme.
“As a vertically integrated business platform that creates a sustainable environment for the minibus taxi industry, and through our partnership with SANTACO, we launched this pioneering multi-faceted loyalty programme to provide additional financial support and deliver added value to local minibus taxi operators. Expanding access to high quality, affordable auto parts and spares is a major component in our on-going efforts to create a safer and more sustainable industry,” concludes Maduma.
AutoZone joins renowned brands Shell and Bridgestone as SA Taxi Rewards partner. The loyalty programme is available to all taxi owners, who can register online and collect their cards at any SA Taxi Direct dealership or SA Taxi welcome centre, or from the owner’s taxi association.
