BUILDING A BUOYANT AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY A shortage of skilled individuals can lead to a slow-down in the economy, making training and education essential to becoming competitive in the global market. As one of South Africa’s largest distributors of maintenance-free batteries and automotive electrical components, Probe has an ongoing commitment to people development and to excellence […]

PROBE PART OF THE ACTION AT PRESTIGIOUS BILLFISH 15000 TOURNAMENT, SODWANA BAY The much-anticipated Billfish 15000 tournament has just been held in Sodwana Bay from 13 to 17 November.  Probe, South Africa’s leading importer, wholesaler and distributor of batteries, starters and alternators as well top quality air compressor products and leading industrial lighting solutions, is

IMPORTANT TIPS TO ENSURE YOUR BATTERY WARRANTY CLAIM IS HONOURED When purchasing a battery, there is a reasonable expectation that it will both meet its intended use and endure for a reasonable period of time, which for an average battery can be up to three years.   Should the battery fail for some unforeseen reason, customers

HAVING A BLAST AT AUTOMECHANIKA 2017 This year’s automechanika, hosted in September, proved to be the best show yet in what was the fifth staging of the biennial event in South Africa.  With almost 13,000 visitors and 620 exhibitors representing 26 countries, it served as an ideal platform to gain insight into the latest product

PROBE BRINGS STANLEY FATMAX AIR COMPRESSORS AND TOOLS TO SA Probe, South Africa’s leading and largest importer and distributor of premium batteries and auto electrical parts, launches top international air compressor brand, Stanley Fatmax, into the local market. With exclusive distribution rights for Stanley Fatmax in South Africa, this latest offering in Probe’s comprehensive line

AVOIDING BATTERY FAILURE WHEN INACTIVE A common question that automotive dealers might be asked by their customers is why their ‘new’ car battery has failed when it has seldom, or never, been used.   While this is an awkward question in that it suggests a defective product might have been sold in the first place, there

PROBE, PROVIDING A COMPLETE POWER PACKAGE TO MEET AGRI NEEDS There are numerous aspects to consider when running an agricultural business, from understanding the impact of weather conditions to financing limitations and regulatory requirements.   The provision of Probe’s ‘complete power package’ – including a comprehensive and diverse range of auto-electrical and power products as well

PROBE TAKING THE AIR COMPRESSOR MARKET BY STORM Air compression is a necessary aspect of every industry, from mining to medical to hospitality. Until now, the South African market has had limited access to premium, cost competitive and high-quality air compression units and associated products.     That is fast changing as Probe, South Africa’s largest leading importer

UNDERSTANDING THE DEEP CYCLE BATTERY WILL ENSURE OPTIMUM PRODUCTIVITY OF YOUR SOLAR SYSTEM Solar systems are being installed more rapidly now than ever before.  Perhaps this comes as no surprise due to the continual rise in energy costs and the instability of the electricity grid.  In addition to this, consumers are becoming more conscientious about

GET UNDER THE HOOD WITH PROBE AT AUTOMECHANIKA Automechanika, South Africa’s leading international trade fair for the automotive service industry, will kick off from 27-30 September at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec.   Probe, South Africa’s largest importer of premium, maintenance-free, fit and forget batteries and provider of ‘the complete power package’ in auto electrics,

PROBE CORPORATION FIRMLY COMMITTED TO B-BBEE THROUGH 49.95% SHARE ACQUISITION BY THESELE GROUP While many small and medium-sized enterprises race to comply with B-BBEE, Probe Corporation has long committed to inclusive growth.   Most recently a partnership with Thesele Group (Pty) Ltd (Thesele), a wholly black-owned investment holding company, has further cemented this with the company

ENSURING BATTERIES DON’T FAIL FROM LACK OF USE “Why did my battery fail? I never even used it?” This is a common question from people who wonder why their batteries fail after being left on the shelf, or in a car that is not running, for an extended period of time. The problem is sulphation.