Hear what our workshop owners have to say about their journeys with Bosch Car Service. Discover how the franchise has helped them grow their businesses, improve service quality, and stay ahead in a competitive market. Inspired by real success stories, you’ll see firsthand how support, training, and the power of a global brand make a real difference. Join the Bosch franchise today, leaders in car service and trusted by professionals worldwide.
Bosch Car Service Owner
Rene Mitchel – Kohler Motors Cape Town
Bosch Car Service is renowned worldwide for expert service, ground-breaking innovation, and striving for excellence in everything we do. And we couldn’t do it without our Bosch Car Service Partners.
One such example is Rene Mitchel of Kohler Motors in Cape Town. Rene is the owner of Kohler Motors N1 City and Parklands. Before being given the opportunity to become a part-owner of three workshops, namely Claremont, Parow and Tokai, she was assigned the role of Junior Service Advisor. Through hard work, exceptional organisational skills, and impressive efficiency, Rene was promoted to Administrative Branch Manager.
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After four years as a partner, Rene’s key business partner, Peter Kohler, proposed that she should start her own workshop. While this had its challenges, she managed to successfully open the doors of Kohler Motors Parklands in 2020. Parklands took off, and before long, Rene was able to open her second Kohler Motors at N1 City in 2021.
Rene attributes her success to being hands-on with the needs of her staff and what motivates them to be their best. She strives to upskill her staff and has had two candidates successfully graduate from cleaners to Junior Service Advisers. Based on monthly KPIs, she incentivises staff through monthly bonus structures, which not only increased the company’s GP but also created a more inspiring and motivating working environment.
She also firmly believes in the power of building strong relationships with employees to improve work satisfaction. As a result of these relationships, Rene has recruited most of her staff through recommendations from current employees. Rene currently owns or has shares in five BCS and eBCS service centers with aspirations to add to the portfolio. She is one of the first BCS partners to incentivise her sales team to sell more Bosch products and firmly believes in the future of Bosch Car Service.
“If I can share just one piece of advice, it is that systems work. Create ones that can be easily duplicated and trust your gut, always.”
Bosch Car Service Owner
Carlo Du Plessis – CenCar Centurion
I realised that to grow in the market I needed to join a workshop concept. Investigating all the different workshop concepts only one stood out for me and that was Bosch. They are the developers of the parts we fit to our vehicles, they sell the equipment we need to repair those vehicles and they offer training which none of the other networks offer.
Since I joined the Bosch Car Service network my business has grown in turnover and we get more of the newer vehicles/models and also receive more specialised work which other workshops struggle to repair.
Women in Leadership at Bosch Car Service
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the brilliant women shaping the future of the automotive service industry within our network. From pioneering new operational standards to steering complex strategies, their vision and expertise are accelerating our success.
Meet Prisca,
Prisca, a proud Owner and Director of a Bosch Car Service workshop in Gauteng. Prisca’s journey is a powerful reminder that there’s no single way to lead, succeed, or inspire. All women have the strength to shape their own path, on their own terms.
Meet Barbara,
From receptionist to managing and running workshops. A business woman and workshop owner/director from the Western Cape, Barbara is not only breaking stereotypes, but also paving the way for women in the Automotive Industry.
Meet Arlene,
A Bosch Car Service workshop owner/director from KZN who is breaking stereotypes in the automotive. Whether you’re strong and fearless or quiet and gentle, Arlene believes that all women are powerful in their own way.
Meet Jenene,
From retail to repairs! A powerhouse behind the spanners from Gauteng, Jenene takes her experience working with global retail brands along with her drive for excellence to help her thrive in a male dominated space, proving that facts and determination always win.