PZN: Namibia’s premium panelbeater

Yochanaan Coetzee - You won’t easily find many people more passionate about cars than Dippies Dippenaar. Out of a wildly successful career in motorsport, he went on to establish himself and his company, PZN Panelbeaters, as one of the preferred panelbeating shops in this highly competitive industry. This, he says, is all thanks to their culture of excellence in every aspect.

"Over the years, we've introduced a range of systems and quality control procedures that ensure that every part of a repair, whether it is our interactions with the clients or the physical work being done, is executed to the highest levels of craftsmanship and care," Dippenaar said during a visit to the impressive workshop in Windhoek's Northern Industrial Area.

With over 3 000 square metres of workshop space, the latest in panelbeating, spray painting and chassis-straightening technology, and an all-star crew of technicians, PZN has become synonymous with quality and customer care, and to achieve what their slogan says, "Where customers send their friends".

They have also invested in a chassis repair system for trucks which allows them to execute and complete all major repairs on trucks and trailers. On top of that, PZN Panelbeaters also has its own tow-in vehicles which make PZN Panelbeaters almost a one-stop repair shop.

"We have gained many loyal customers over the years, who have, thanks to their positive experiences, gone on to recommend us to their friends and family, who in turn have then become loyal customers in their own right."

Dippenaar added that this comes down to not only having the right skills, products and equipment, but also constant up-skilling and training to ensure that his team are always at the top of their game and that they know of the latest industry developments.

PZN is an approved body shop for all major manufacturers and is accredited with all insurance companies. This doesn't come easily and requires vast investments in skilled personnel, training, equipment, and of course, only using only the best parts and products, such as Glasurit automotive paints, he says.

With its superior colour-matching technology, excellent paint quality and expert support from local distributor Hemco Paints, Glasurit products play a key role in the success of Namibia's leading auto repairers. That is the reason why Glasurit was the natural choice, and, coupled with the amazing support of the experts at Hemco Paints, it allows PZN to give their clients' cars the best quality of products.

With his team's skills regularly being tested at the highest level during motorsport competitions, their speed, attention to detail and level of competency has helped them achieve organisational efficiency.

Get in touch with PZN Panelbeaters on 061 217421 or visit their premises in Anton Rupert Street for an obligation-free quote, and you too could be sending your friends their way soon.



STAR STAFF: Anthony Fischer has been with PZN since time immemorial. He started off as a stripper and fitter and is now one of the best panelbeaters PZN has to offer. PHOTOS: YOCHANAAN COETZEE

SMOOTH OPERATION: The premises of PZN Panelbeaters remind one of a surgery or a theatre.

BIG BOSS: Dippies Dippenaar, motorsport legend and owner of PZN Panelbeaters.