Salvador Caetano South Africa, the official distributor of JMC (Jiangling Motors Corporation), has announced a strategic partnership with Sasol, one of South Africa’s leading integrated energy and chemical companies, and its exclusive distributor Sunita Energies, to establish a consistent and reliable local supply of genuine JMC oils and lubricants.

This collaboration marks a key milestone in JMC South Africa’s journey toward long-term growth in the local automotive market, reinforcing the brand’s unwavering commitment to quality, customer trust, and excellence from first purchase through to aftersales care.

Facilitated by Sunita Energies, the partnership ensures that every JMC dealership and service centre nationwide will have access to authentic, high-performance lubricants engineered to meet the brand’s global technical standards and adapted to South African driving conditions.

“At JMC South Africa, we’re building more than a brand, we’re building relationships based on trust, quality, and consistency,” said Nash Budhram, Aftersales Director at Salvador Caetano South Africa. “Partnering with Sasol and Sunita Energies strengthens our ability to provide reliable, genuine products that protect vehicle performance and support our customers year after year.”

Developed using Sasol’s advanced formulation technology, the new JMC genuine oil range provides superior engine protection, efficiency, and longevity, ensuring that customers experience the same reliability on the road as the brand delivers in the showroom.

Nikash Rughubir, Director of Sunita Energies, added: “JMC’s long-term vision for South Africa aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver dependable, locally supported lubricant solutions. Together with Sasol, we’re proud to help lay the foundation for sustainable brand growth through product quality and service reliability.”

The partnership underscores Salvador Caetano South Africa’s broader vision to establish JMC as a trusted, enduring player in the South African automotive landscape, supported by a strong aftersales network and a focus on customer satisfaction that extends well beyond the point of sale.

Nonhlanhla Metsing, Senior Manager: Lubricants at Sasol, concluded: “This collaboration is about more than product supply.Iit’s about building confidence and long-term partnerships. Together, we’re ensuring JMC customers receive world-class protection and performance at every stage of ownership.”

Through this partnership, Salvador Caetano, Sasol, and Sunita Energies are jointly driving the values of quality, reliability, and innovation — setting a new benchmark for aftersales service and customer confidence within the growing JMC network.

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