The Concept of Carfind.co.za
Carfind.co.za's concept is based around convenience. In today's world, time is the most valuable asset we have and unfortunately we do not manage this asset well.
This is why we have our tag line "Imagine if the car you wanted came looking for you!". Every service that we have to offer is based around convenience and this has been our secret to our success. One thing that we did realize is that the Internet would, and never will, take over the world. However it will, if used correctly, serve as a very powerful tool with regard to making things happen a lot quicker and easier.

Other aspects we realized is that people will always buy cars from people, the Internet has a strong tendency to overkill you with information and should the Internet services offered be no better or more convenient than the telephone, why bother with the Internet.

Buying a vehicle can be tedious and time-consuming affair, starting from locating the vehicle, the procurement of the vehicle and then driving the vehicle off the showroom floor. Carfind.co.za is committed to making the first two steps a lot easier and simpler than what currently happens in the traditional world. We unfortunately cannot assist you in the third step as this is a privileged moment all car owners look forward to - My first drive in my new car. We do believe that by simplifying the first two steps you will appreciate the third step more.

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The History of Carfind.co.za
Carfind.co.za was started by myself and a friend of mine (who is a partner) from the spare bedroom at home. We went live to the public on the 6th April 2000 with a really simple website that consisted of 3 pages and 4 "mailto" links. Since that day we have never looked back and thanks to all the support we have had, we have gone from strength to strength.

In July of 2000 we were approached by a division of the biggest motor group in South Africa, Associated Motor Holdings (AMH), with regard to them showing an interest in becoming involved with Carfind.co.za. After months of negotiating and thrashing things out around a round table, Carfind.co.za changed ownership. As from the 1st November 2000, Carfind.co.za changed company and ownership structure from being a private entity to a registered (PTY) LTD with ownership being broken down to the following: AMH having the major share and myself and my original partner holding the balance of shareholding with operating control.

To date we have assisted 1000's of people locate the vehicle they were looking for, both nationally and internationally.

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The Future of Carfind.co.za
Where does Carfind.co.za go to from here? The scope of opportunity is vast and we have only touched the tip of the iceberg at the moment. We have also realised that the Internet is one of the most powerful tools available with respect to customer retention management. We have seen the potential to offering value add services and products, all based around convienence, as our new direction for growth. We have been a strong force in the Gauteng region, and with our "all-in-one" contained business solution, will be looking to expand, by manner of franchising, both nationally and internationally.

In a nutshell, look out for our new products and services which will be out in the market place relatively soon, and should you be interested in getting involved in any of the franchising opportunities, please feel free to contact us on franchise@carfind.co.za

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Yours faithfully and many miles of happy motoring.

MD Carfind.co.za