How to look after your bakkie to protect its resale value It is not uncommon that when you buy a bakkie (new or pre-loved), you will be told that it will depreciate the second you drive it off the showroom floor. However, there are ways to protect and maintain the value of your car for […]
Meet the next gen VW Amarok In 2022, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN) will introduce a fully new version of the Amarok bakkie, which will be capable of even more on and off the road. The new Amarok, designed and conceptualised in Germany and Australia will be built in South Africa. This bakkie will have exceptional […]
Driving on flooded roads during winter During the winter months of South Africa, we often experience severe flooding that leaves some vehicles facing challenging or dangerous driving conditions. If you find yourself on the road during a strong rainstorm, Beekman Canopies wants to provide you with some advice on how to get out of this […]
The old Isuzu bakkie will live on as the Gen 6 Recently, the locally engineered and manufactured 7th generation Isuzu D-Max bakkie went off the production line at the Struandale facility. We at Beekman Canopies cannot wait to see the first seventh-generation Isuzu bakkies on South African roads – and of course to fit them […]
How to save on fuel consumption Both individuals and businesses in South Africa are always concerned about petrol prices! Fuel consumption policies cannot be overlooked by fleet managers. That’s why we at Beekman Canopies decided to share these ten suggestions for reducing fuel use. Avoid aggressive driving, which can reduce fuel economy by 15-30% on […]
Why you should be excited about the GWM P-Series In the local bakkie market, the GWM P-Series has become a popular bakkie. The bakkie grabbed the interest of keen South Africans looking to invest in the most popular body design in the country, thanks to its highly competitive pricing and technology-laden specs. The P-Series sold […]
Bakkie checklist for the long weekend The long weekend is approaching, and we’re counting down the days until we can take that much-needed rest! While you’re thinking about where to stay and what load in your Beekman canopy, make sure your bakkie is in good working order, safe, and roadworthy. A poorly maintained vehicle is […]
What to do at an intersection during loadshedding Loadshedding comes and goes in South Africa, which means more time spent stuck in traffic, more frustration, and the possibility of being impacted by other drivers’ inadequate acts. At traffic lights, for example, this is a common occurrence. When there is loadshedding, every driver should be aware […]
5 things not to do with your bakkie As you may know, we at Beekman Canopies are always looking out for our client’s best interests. We want you to stay safe on the road and enjoy long trips with your bakkie on South African roads. Here are 5 things not to do with your bakkie […]
What do different smoke colours indicate? What many people don’t realise is that buying the car or bakkie is only half the expense, the maintenance cost of most cars only increases the longer you don’t service your car. One of the ways to check the health of your car is the colour of the exhaust […]
Since our humble beginnings in 1972 as a small family–owned business in Krugersdorp, Beekman has steadily grown to become the leading fibreglass bakkie canopy manufacturer in Africa, with well over 60 fitment centres across Southern Africa and export operations throughout the continent.
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