New Year Resolutions for your car New year, New You! This year set yourself some realistic goals for improvement starting with the activities you already do daily, like driving. Here are some of our tips at Beekman Canopies for realistic new year resolutions for you and your car. Don’t message and drive This shouldn’t be […]
Why a heavy keychain can damage your ignition There are a few guarantees in life – work, taxes, and forgetting where you put your car keys. Almost every car owner will experience losing their car keys and the simple solution is, add more keys and keychains so it’s more difficult to lose. While this does […]
5 essential tips for driving a bakkie for the first time There is something truly South African about driving a bakkie, it might not be drifting around slower cars or hooting at taxis but it’s something about the power that makes a bakkie the most South African vehicle. Here’s our list at Beekman Canopies on […]
How to increase the value of your bakkie We all know the saying, “as soon as the car rolls of the lot, half of its value is gone”. We are here to help you retrieve some of that value, but it does start the day you buy the vehicle. Here are Beekman Canopies’ 5 tips […]
Safety Belt on! The festive period is a fun and adventurous time for many in South Africa, but that only causes more issues on the roads. Make sure you make safety your priority this festive season and keep your friends and families safe on the roads. Eugene Herbert stated that “The key to safe driving […]
Look how far bakkies have come When commercial cars first became available, their purpose was purely for easy local transport of passengers and trains held their purpose for cargo transportation. Many would think that the logical next step would be a bakkie, but it took more than a decade for the first bakkie to be […]
Essential 4×4 accessories South Africa has some of the most world-renowned natural beauty, from beautiful desserts to breath taking mountains and valleys, there is never enough time to explore the gorgeous but rough terrain. So, make sure your vehicle is ready to tackle any obstacle, kit it out with the essential equipment that will make […]
What you should know about purchasing a pre-owned bakkie The bakkie can be considered as one of the symbols of modern South African culture and it remains the best-selling vehicle in South Africa to this day. Due to the popularity of the Bakkie, comes a lot of competition. The Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger are […]
Bakkie Date Night Ideas Date nights just haven’t been the same since the start of the pandemic. Between the social distancing, masks, and general fear, it is hard to enjoy a date night with your loved one. But there is a way to bring back the romance of date night, whilst remaining safe. Just keep […]
Travelling with your dogs Many South Africans love taking their dogs on holidays and road trips with them. Even though it’s very popular, many people find themselves unprepared to keep their dogs happy for extended periods. With the smallest amount of planning, you can make your dog road trip just as much of a fun […]
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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