Automotive Distributor, Salvador Caetano Group injects Ksh350 Million into the Kenyan Auto Industry

Distributor and Retailer of Hyundai and Renault Passenger vehicles, Salvador Caetano Group, has invested Ksh 350M into the automotive industry, launching a one-stop automotive hub in Kenya taking the service experience to greater heights.

The company offers Distribution and Retail of New vehicles and Aftersales services that include comprehensive Aftersales care, i.e. spare parts and accessory sales and full valet services.  Our product offerings are from the Hyundai stable, which include the Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Creta, Hyundai Grand i10, Hyundai H1 Van and the Hyundai H100.  From the Renault stable, we offer the Renault Kwid, Renault Kwid Climber, Renault Triber, Renault Duster, Renault Kangoo and the Renault Koleos.

“We are pleased to bring a unique service experience to the automotive industry in Kenya.  We provide high-end services to suit your unique automotive expectations, offering a surprise and delightful ownership experience.  Our Automotive hub is a one-stop-shop designed for quality, reliability, and convenience.”

Strategically located alongside their service workshop, the showroom facilities will become a choice destination for prospects who want to join the world of Hyundai and/or Renault.

“Our over 70 years of history dedicated to industry and the automotive sector and understanding of the automotive market gives us an edge, and we are confident we’ll play a significant role in the growing success story of Hyundai and Renault brands in Kenya.”

The Company’s operations support the vision 2030 and are another step forward in supporting the government’s ‘Big Four’ agenda, including manufacturing, job creation, and skills training.  “We assure Kenyans of quality services and a long-term commitment in the market.”  

The group is at an advanced stage for the local assembly opportunities for both brands, Renault and Hyundai. Its Education and Training strategy that include Dream Centre focused around Hyundai and in strong collaboration with NITA (The National Industrial Training Authority), is set to launch in Q4 2020 and will develop skills for our local talent and youth in the automotive technology sector.

Salvador Caetano Group is the sole Distributor and Retailer of Hyundai and Renault Passenger vehicles in the Kenyan market.  The Hyundai Dealership, additional to passenger vehicles, also retails the 1.5-ton Hyundai H-100, which is a versatile and dynamic flatbed truck.

Regards COVID-19, our dealerships are taking precautionary steps in line with the Ministry of Health guidelines to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 virus.  We have increased cleaning, sanitizing routines, continually improve hygiene protocols with all touchpoint in the showrooms, with vehicles sanitized before and after use.  Contactless thermometers are available on site to measure temperature at the entry points and wearing face masks as mandatory.

Salvador Caetano Group (SCG) has over 70 years of history dedicated to industry and the automotive sector, headquartered in Portugal, and has a presence in more than 100 companies spread across Europe and Africa.  The global presence is in 37 countries on 3 continents, selling over a 100 thousand vehicles annually, with over 7,000 employees.