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Gary Bakos, Robert Wienand and Sheldon Spykerman at the celebrations in Walkerville The Citroën Museum in Walkerville

who each arrived in their pride and joy,
some of which dated back to 1925. We
have included some photographs of the
occasion for you all to enjoy.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE
After the nostalgic review of the past 100
years, it’s time to look forward. Citroën’s
slogan, ‘inspired by you’ suggests it’s a
brand in tune with the modern world, with
the people who populate it and their ways of
life. The company’s intention is to develop
the relationship with each customer into
a ‘Citroën journey’ and so, looking to the
future, Citroën has a number of exciting
developments coming up, including an
electric urban mobility ‘lounge on wheels’
The Citroën Car Club's commemorative plaque celebrating that will offer a driving range of 800km and
the 100th Anniversary of Citroën motor vehicles have a virtual personal assistant that will be
able to interact with the passengers.
abolish its despised Apartheid policies. events and enthusiast braais have been
Most international brands left, with the held since then. In addition, the members “From inception, Citroën has focussed
result that we missed out on a whole chunk have built a museum and clubhouse in both on technological advancement and
of innovation and progress, and Citroën Walkerville, south of Johannesburg. Of customer service as part of its customer-
lost an enormous amount of market share. course, being part of a club like this is centric Citroën journey,” Gary adds. “At
awesome as it doesn’t take much to come Citroën Fourways, we pride ourselves
After re-entering the South African market up with an excuse for a party, excursion or on the service that we offer our loyal
in 1985, the brand was again withdrawn at even a trip overseas on special occasions! customers and strive for excellence in
the end of 2016, but was re-launched at everything that we do.”
the end of last year, with firm commitments The most important event held recently
to service and parts reliability and the was Citroën’s 100 year Birthday “All Citroëns that we supply come with a
backing of established dealers throughout celebration held on 10 November 2019 standard 5-year/100 000km warranty and
the country. at the clubhouse in Walkerville. Citroën service plan, the parts are readily available
Fourways represented the brand and and our service and parts teams are
CITROËN CAR CLUB OF Gary Bakos, New Car Sales Consultant, conversant with the intricacies of the brand,
SOUTH AFRICA Robert Wienand, and Service Manager, including the latest infotainment technology
Despite the roller coaster ride of the brand Sheldon Spykerman, were there to join the accessible to the driver and passengers.
globally and locally, Citroën inspired a festivities. What we want our customers to know
growing fan base here in SA and, during is - this time, Citroën is here to stay!” he
the ‘60s, a group of Citroën enthusiasts “Citroën Fourways not only supports the concludes.
started gathering informally to share their club in Walkerville, but also offers the
stories and, one would guess, some club and its members special discounts Should you require any assistance,
of their spare parts and maintenance on parts, servicing and purchases of new please do not hesitate to contact
knowledge, in support of their brotherhood Citroën vehicles,” Gary says. Robert Wienand at Citroën Fourways
and brand. on 011 467 9340 or 071 063 6012.
The Citroën Car Club of South Africa was The celebrations were attended by Alternatively, pop into their showroom
officially formalised in 1978 and regular approximately 100 avid Citroën fans at 1 Bradfield Drive, Fourways.
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