Vehicle sales
Select pre-owned bakkies, family vehicles and enthusiast cars sourced for maintainability, demand and after-sales support.
Selective sourcing · 120-point inspection · Condition reporting
The Workshop GuyBuilt. Restored. Trusted.
Independent automotive craftsmanship · Kya Sands
Automotive experience,
earned over decades.
The Workshop Guy connects professionally prepared vehicles, dependable workshop support and specialist restoration under one accountable, trusted name.
Every vehicle.
Every repair.
Every restoration.
Done properly.
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The proposition
Not simply a dealership.
Not simply a workshop.
A complete automotive relationship.
The Workshop Guy responds to a persistent weakness in the automotive market: a customer buys from one organisation, services through another, repairs through a third and restores through unrelated specialists. Standards and accountability change at every handover.
We remove that fragmentation. A customer may first arrive to purchase a dependable bakkie, diagnose a mechanical concern or restore a cherished classic. That first interaction becomes a longer relationship encompassing inspection, preparation, maintenance, upgrades, resale and replacement.
The origin
Built in dealerships,
workshops and
family garages.
The Workshop Guy was not conceived in a boardroom. Its foundation was formed through practical exposure to cars as products, machines, investments, livelihoods and sources of personal pride.
Growing up with a father and two brothers who were deeply passionate about vehicles meant cars were bought, sold, modified, broken and repaired. Classical Jaguars were restored as a hobby, and one defining family lesson endured: work should be completed the right way.
That early grounding became professional experience across Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Peugeot, Jeep, Opel and Volkswagen, together with management and ownership exposure in workshops, panel beating and automotive recycling.
“There is pride in a person’s car. Our job is to protect that pride through honest advice and work completed properly.”
6Major automotive marques
Sales and operational experience across Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Peugeot, Jeep, Opel and Volkswagen.
5×Dealership sales turnaround
From approximately nine vehicles per month to an average of about forty-five in the first year under renewed leadership.
360°Automotive understanding
Retail, workshop operations, panel beating, restoration, recycling, customer service and business ownership.
1Accountable relationship
One trusted team supporting the customer throughout the vehicle ownership lifecycle.
Integrated capability
One brand.
Four connected disciplines.
Each division strengthens the next. Sales introduces the relationship, workshop support earns recurring trust, restoration makes craftsmanship visible, and upgrades extend customer value.
Workshop & maintenance
Scheduled servicing, diagnostics, repairs, inspections and preventative maintenance delivered through a controlled job process.
Diagnostics · Repairs · Fleet supportRestoration & bespoke builds
Chosen classic restorations, 4x4 builds, body-off projects and period-sensitive upgrades managed through milestones.
Restoration · Fabrication · RecommissioningUpgrades & ownership
Accessories, maintenance planning and practical enhancements that improve how a customer uses and values a vehicle.
Fitment · Customisation · Long-term careThe Workshop Guy Standard
Would we proudly
put our name on it?
Values become credible only when they are translated into repeatable controls. The Standard governs every vehicle, quotation, repair, restoration and customer update.
Assess honestly
Record every vehicle as found. Material defects are never minimised to secure a sale or project.
Quote transparently
Separate known work, provisional allowances and potential discoveries before approval.
Document the work
Inspection sheets, photographs, parts records and milestone updates create a credible history.
Control quality
Technician sign-off and independent final inspection are required before delivery.
Communicate early
Delays, additional findings and cost risks are raised before they become surprises.
Stand behind it
Legitimate concerns are handled promptly, professionally and with accountability.
Flagship case study
Built, not bought.
The Ultimate Jeep Build.
The finished vehicle attracts attention. The documented process earns trust.
The Ultimate Jeep Build demonstrates the methodology behind the brand. Its journey has been recorded from workshop arrival and condition assessment through systematic strip-down, chassis preparation, bodywork, suspension, paint, interior development, engine preparation and final assembly.
The value lies in more than the final vehicle. Every milestone proves capability, preserves decisions, protects the customer relationship and creates an authentic history of the work.
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Customer experience
A trusted family garage,
with professional systems.
Clear estimates, written approval, visual evidence, proactive updates and accountable quality control turn an automotive transaction into an enduring relationship.
01Enquire
02Inspect
03Authorise
04Build or prepare
05Quality control
06Deliver
07Maintain
Leadership
Experience behind
the proposition.
A complementary leadership team connects commercial performance, technical execution and disciplined administration.
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Founder & Managing DirectorGert Steyn
Automotive sales, dealership performance, workshop operations, panel beating, recycling and business ownership. His career spans Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Peugeot, Jeep, Opel and Volkswagen.
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Workshop ManagerAngelo Grobler
Mechanical and fleet-workshop experience, responsible for inspection quality, workshop planning, technical execution, safety and specialist coordination.
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Finance, Administration & MarketingAnnemie Steyn
Accounting, payroll, office management and digital marketing capability supporting financial control, compliance and professional customer administration.
A specialist sales programme
Classic bakkies.
Modern confidence.
Selected Lexus 3GR-FSE restomod bakkies form one focused product programme within the broader business—not the definition of the brand. The concept combines classic South African utility platforms with a matched 3.-litre V6 and six-speed automatic package.
Enquire about a commissioned build ↗Indicative base build targetR95,000
Subject to donor condition, final specification, inspection and written quotation.
- Suitable, legally documented donor
- Matched engine, transmission, ECU and loom
- Controlled mechanical and electrical integration
- Vehicle-specific compliance plan
Start a conversation
Your vehicle deserves
to be done properly.
Whether you are buying, maintaining or rebuilding, begin with a clear conversation about the vehicle, the outcome and the right process.