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Lepas South Africa marks 27 dealerships open nationwide

May 18, 2026 Lepas South Africa, Jay Jay Botes, Chery Group South Africa, Lepas Care, Lepas Dealer Excellence Programme,


Lepas South Africa marks 27 dealerships open nationwide

 

Lepas South Africa is a presence on the road, in driveways, in conversations, and in showrooms across South Africa. With 27 dealerships now fully operational across South Africa, Lepas has done what many said would take years. And it isn’t done yet.

Lepas is a premium automotive brand and has arrived with intention, backed by a dealer network built for the long haul and a South African public that has responded with unmistakable enthusiasm.

 

Lepas South Africa forms part of Chery Group South Africa, one of the most established and trusted automotive groups operating in the country today. That heritage, infrastructure and depth of experience sits behind every Lepas vehicle and every Lepas dealership. South African customers are not taking a chance on something unknown.

“What has moved me most through this rollout is the calibre of the people who have chosen to partner with Lepas,” said Jay Jay Botes, General Manager of Lepas and Chery Group South Africa. “These dealers are not passive retailers. They are passionate, invested, and deeply committed to the experience every customer has from the moment they walk through the door.

 

“What we are seeing from South African consumers is not just curiosity,” said Botes. “It is confidence. People are walking into our showrooms having done their research. They understand the backing of Chery Group South Africa and what that means for their ownership experience. Our commitment is to make sure every interaction in every showroom lives up to that trust.”

 

Lepas South Africa’s rapid national expansion is backed by Lepas Care, the brand’s customer-focused ownership and aftersales support programme designed to give customers confidence from day one. Through the growing dealership network and the backing of Chery Group South Africa, Lepas customers benefit from nationwide servicing, trained technicians, genuine parts support, roadside assistance and mobility support solutions designed to deliver complete peace of mind throughout the ownership journey.

 

To date, 39 service stations have been appointed nationally, ensuring strong geographic coverage across South Africa. All appointed dealer technicians have been fully trained, with all new dealer technicians receiving training before becoming operational, reinforcing Lepas Care’s commitment to a consistent premium ownership and aftersales experience nationwide.

 

The Lepas L4 range is sold with a five-year/150 000 km warranty, a five-year/75 000 km service plan, and a 10-year/1 million km engine warranty for first owners, reinforcing the brand’s long-term commitment to customer peace of mind. Lepas South Africa has also confirmed that the brand’s local product portfolio will continue expanding, with the all-new L6 and L8 set to launch locally in Q2 and Q3 respectively.

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Every one of the 27 operational dealerships has been held to the Lepas Dealer Excellence Programme, a non-negotiable framework that governs how customers are welcomed, how vehicles are presented, how technicians are trained, and how aftersales care is delivered. The 27 open dealerships represent the foundation, not the ceiling. Lepas South Africa has confirmed that further dealer appointments are in advanced stages across South Africa, with new openings expected in Waterfall and Pietermarizburg in May.

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