MAN Truck & Bus Centre Johannesburg is a well-known dealership that sells and services commercial vehicles from MAN Truck & Bus, a leading German manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks, buses, and engines. 

One thing we love about this shop is its versatility. They offer a wide selection of commercial vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks, tractor units, and bus chassis, as well as engines, accessories, and spare parts. 

On top of that, they also provide a full variety of services, including sales, after-sales support, finance, and maintenance services, which is a plus for us. 

Another feature we value is the shop’s state-of-the-art servicing facilities. They’re updated with the latest tools and equipment, as well as the newest accessories for trucks and buses.

MAN Truck & Bus Centre is also equipped with a highly qualified team of technicians and mechanics, who are great at ensuring that all vehicles receive the highest quality of repair and maintenance. 

Unfortunately, there are a handful of grievances about the shop’s poor workshop management. We’re disappointed to hear that their processes of scheduling repairs and planning solutions, as well as their overall management, are messy.

Lastly, some of their previous customers also complain about MAN Truck & Bus Centre not honouring purchased products’ warranties, which is appalling.

Africa Truck Parts is a South African business that specialises in the supply of high-quality spare parts and accessories for heavy-duty trucks and trailers. They’re a well-established company with over two decades’ worth of experience.

The first feature we like about this shop is its vast selection of high-quality products. 

Their shop is well-stocked with parts and accessories for leading truck brands, which is why they’re one of the go-to suppliers for truck and trailer operators across South Africa and other African countries, which is impressive. 

Another reason why we love this shop is they offer great value for money. Their products are of top-notch quality and are sold at competitive prices, which is why many prefer this shop.

It’s worth noting, though, that there are a few complaints about the shop’s very slow updates regarding product availability. 

As a shop known to be well-supplied, they receive multiple inquiries daily about whether an item is on hand and we’re told they can take weeks before getting back to customers for updates, which is dispiriting. 

Nonetheless, Africa Truck Parts also has an extensive distribution network that includes multiple locations in South Africa and branches in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. 

This is a big plus for us as it allows the company to provide fast and efficient delivery of parts to its customers.

We do have concerns about the quality of Africa Truck Parts’ staff members. We find it dismaying how there are multiple grievances about some of the shop’s salesmen being inattentive and seemingly uninterested in assisting customers.

Danny’s Automotive is a popular wholesaler of quality replacement parts and accessories for cars, backies, and trucks. They’re a prominent business that boasts over 60 years of experience.

This shop is quite popular for supplying high-quality parts and accessories at competitive prices. Their low rates for their products are one of the reasons why they’re ahead of their competitors.

Just a heads up, though, that they’re a wholesaler, which means they don’t sell directly to the public.

Another feature we love about this company is they’re fully-staffed and are run by highly-trained professionals in management, sales and warehousing. 

Danny’s Automotive’s salesmen and staff members are also often complimented by previous customers for their enthusiasm to assist, friendliness, and apparent knowledge of the field. 

As a leading distributor, Danny’s Automotive has an impressively extensive product catalogue. They offer the most sizable selection in this list and have over 30,000 auto spares and accessories. 

However, keep in mind that this shop is highly in-demand and as a result, their shop is often crowded with customers. Some of their former customers complain about the extended waiting period in-store, which can be a waste of time.

Next on our list is Commercial Auto Parts. They specialise in the supply of durable truck and trailer spare parts and accessories.

They’re a reputable company with more than three decades of experience and have grown to become one of the leading suppliers of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in South Africa.

Commercial Auto Parts also has a wide network of branches across South Africa and beyond, including branches in Mozambique, Botswana, and Zambia, which just reflects their success as a business. 

Aside from their strong business credibility, another reason why we selected Commercial Auto Parts is their well-stocked catalogue. 

We like that they offer a comprehensive range of parts and accessories for trucks and trailers, including engines, transmissions, suspensions, lights, mirrors, safety equipment, and many more.

They’re also known to be one of the leading parts suppliers for leading brands such as Volvo, Scania, Mercedes-Benz, and MAN, which is impressive.

One of the main reasons for the success of Commercial Auto Parts is its commitment to quality. We love how the company ensures that all the parts and accessories they supply are of the highest quality and meet industry standards.

It’s also a big plus for us how the company’s staff are experienced and knowledgeable and can provide technical advice and support to customers who need assistance in selecting the right truck accessories for their needs.

The company also offers repair and maintenance services, although there are a few complaints about the quality of their workmanship on truck repairs. 

Another anything we think Commercial Auto Parts needs to improve on is their customer service. Some of their previous customers report how they felt unwelcome and disappointed after dealing with uninterested and unhelpful staff in-store.

Alert Engine Parts is another popular South African distributor of high-quality engine parts and components for cars, trucks, and other vehicles. 

They’re a well-established company and are also one of the first vehicle parts suppliers in the country, having been established over 70 years ago. Alert Engine Parts is also a proud level 6 B-BBEE Contributor, which we admire.

The company is based in Johannesburg, but they also have 15 other branches nationwide. This is a good asset, as it makes requesting and transferring product stocks more convenient for both management and customers. 

Despite the company’s name, they sell more than just engine parts, but other components and automobile accessories as well. They also have a wide selection of parts and accessory choices for vehicles, including trucks, which is awesome.

We’re also impressed to find that they’re also a certified distributor for several leading brands, such as Bosch, Elring, and Glyco.

Alert Engine Parts also offers a range of value-added services, including custom engine rebuilding and re-manufacturing. They have a team of experienced technicians who can provide high-standard solutions for you.

However, take note that they are a busy business and one consequence of this is the very long waiting time in-store. We’re bummed to hear complaints from past customers that they waited for more than an hour to be assisted by the shop’s salesmen.

Alert Engine Parts’ representatives can also be difficult to reach out to, which isn’t ideal. We hope the company can strengthen their customer service to attract more customers and provide better assistance to buyers.