Sourcing reliable replacement parts can be a major challenge for fleet owners. A substandard part can lead to significant performance issues, increased downtime, or even complete vehicle failure. However, the aftermarket can be a minefield of inconsistent quality and questionable origins, making it difficult to find components that offer both performance and value. Probe has […]

Fleet management is about more than keeping your vehicles on the road. It’s about ensuring they operate efficiently, reliably, and safely. Whether you’re managing a logistics company, a trucking fleet, or earthmoving equipment, powering your fleet effectively is essential to staying ahead in an intensely competitive market. Fleet owners deal with a wide variety of

Probe Auto-Electrical Specialist Nasreen Amirudin shares her insights. Q: With vehicle technology evolving so fast, how does Probe ensure it has the right replacement units for modern vehicles? At Probe, we stay ahead by sourcing our aftermarket products from the world’s leading manufacturers, including Borg Warner (Delco Remy), Prestolite (Leece-Neville), CE Niehoff, and Horton. What

Amid rising electricity tariffs and the need for sustainable energy solutions, South African businesses are increasingly turning to large-scale solar installations to reduce costs and secure operational reliability. By cutting dependency on the nation’s often unreliable grid and utilising innovative financing structures like Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), businesses are setting themselves up for significant long-term

With climbing commercial energy costs and grid instability disrupting operations, South African businesses face mounting pressure to secure reliable, cost-effective power solutions. The answer lies not in little adjustments but in large-scale alternative energy strategies that match commercial demand. The shift to solar – and critically, to advanced energy storage systems – is fast becoming

Wendy de Clercq, Probe Group Choosing the right battery for your vehicle is essential, especially as vehicles become more advanced and energy-reliant. Upgrading from a standard flooded battery to an EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) or AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery could significantly enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency. But when is an upgrade necessary, and which

The holiday season is here – a time for family road trips, festive gatherings, and well-deserved vacations. But nothing brings these plans to a screeching halt quite like a dead car battery. Preparing your vehicle, and particularly your battery, ahead of the holidays is a smart step that ensures stress-free travel and peace of mind.

Selecting the right inverter is crucial when it comes to renewable energy installations, especially in a country like South Africa, where electricity issues present unique challenges. With frequent power outages, surges and an unstable grid, the choice of inverter can mean the difference between prolonged reliability and premature failure. Probenergy, a leader in the field,

South Africa has made significant strides with tax incentives encouraging businesses to invest in solar power. However, time is running out, as these incentives only apply to solar systems brought into use until 28 February 2025. The Section 12B capital allowance presents a landmark opportunity for companies to cut operational costs while promoting sustainability, but

The solar energy landscape is rapidly evolving, with both residential and commercial sectors embracing renewable solutions to cut costs and enhance sustainability. However, a critical yet often overlooked step in this journey is the energy audit.  Corne Groenewald, Installations Manager at Probenergy, says an energy audit is the essential foundation of a successful solar installation.

In 2023, South Africans experienced more loadshedding than the last five years combined. While this has abated in 2024, businesses still experience unplanned outages due to theft, lack of maintenance and inadequate planning and systems for urban growth. Unstable power supply, escalating power costs and sustainability goals have resulted in a growing demand for new

Farmers across South Africa are grappling with the escalating costs and unreliability of traditional energy sources. The dependency on Eskom has resulted in significant pain points, including soaring line fees and transformer costs that can vary from R4,000 to R30,000 monthly. Electricity costs are notably higher in rural areas, posing a further economic burden on