COME AND VISIT US AT NAMPO! From 15 until 18 May, NAMPO is being held just outside Bothasville in the Free State.  Probe can be found at the LA Sport dedicated truck-stand which is located at the 4×4 track.  Probe is showcasing a number of our auto-electrical products, including VisionX lighting, Schumacher chargers and Probe’s […]

PROBING THE REASONS FOR FLAT CAR BATTERIES The big question everyone has when they switch on their car to find that the battery is flat is:  what could have caused it? People find it hard to understand how their car battery could suddenly have become flat when it had been working perfectly the day before.  Besides

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