WELCOME AT TAVA PANELBEATERS

The experienced master of panelbeating, spray painting, auto electrical, mechanical, dent removal and chassis straightening repairs'. Our priority is to maximise customer satisfaction through service excellence, efficiency and precision. Our mission statement stands firm as we believe 'Our future belongs to our clients' and therefore strive to make our client's experience with TAVA, one that is individualistic and memorable.

Our work ethic is one that is based on transparency not only with our clients but with our employees. At TAVA Panelbeaters, we believe that treating employees fairly and equally is not only a moral responsibility but necessary for company growth. High morale amongst internal staff increases productivity and efficiency, thus in turn leading to the client's expectations being exceeded once the final product is delivered. In order to achieve professional development and synergy in the workplace, we continuously encourage our employees to partake in various courses, training programmes and team building workshops.

Competitive advantage is one of the aspects that provide TAVA with a leading edge amongst its competitors, as the company is equipped with measures based primarily on customer- orientation. This simply means that we believe that the customer is 'king' regardless the situation. A greater focus is placed on the customer in all aspects of the way in which we do business, this being in our philosophy, goals, vision, customer support and marketing strategies. This therefore places TAVA Panelbeaters on a superior platform regarding the 'know-how' of this industry, the experience the employees possess, strategies put in place to achieve optimal success and the exceptional service which  is guaranteed.

HISTORY 

Carlos Tavares commenced this initiative in April 1996; he obtained a qualification in panel beating and spray painting in 1985. He gained a vast amount of experience in this industry, as he previously owned Franco Auto body and this gave him the self-assurance, buoyancy and determination to open TAVA Panelbeaters. Co-owner of TAVA Panelbeaters, Tony Tavares, joined Carlos in partnership in 2000. Through his array of experience gained, he is now a confident, poised and assertive director of the company. TAVA Panelbeaters has since then flourished and proposed into a high end and up market panel and autobody shop. In 2002 the workshop was refurbished, providing an original ambience to the work environment. This was also done to make provision for the up-surge in market demand for services offered. This soon promoted TAVA's culture; to set a standard of excellence for its clients and to instil an excelling approach, in its' employee's frame of mind. 

TAVA is currently a level 3 BEE contributor and belongs to reputable and prestigious associations. VANTAGE-COMPMARK, is the operations system used whilst quoting and courtesy vehicles are at our client's disposal should a vehicle be required whilst your car is in for repairs. TAVA has all the necessary equipment and personnel to restore your car to its original condition. Our workshop is technologically advanced to repair all types and brands of vehicles.

STAFF

TAVA employs 35 people in specialized sectors, which include; panelbeating, flatting, spraypainting, polishing and assembling. We have 3 qualified panelbeaters with apprentices, and 1 qualified spraypainter and colour mixer with apprentice. Our staff is highly committed and loyal to TAVA Panelbeaters, and subsequently to the customer. This is ensured by on-going training in order to increase professional development in TAVA's workforce. We also have highly trained and capable personnel, who possess all the necessary skills to conduct effective customer support/ service and to perfect administrative operations. The management team comprises of two personnel, responsible for purchasing of parts and quoting.

EQUIPMENT

As far as equipment is concerned TAVA is equipped with:
→   A modernized SAICO spraybooth
→   The latest in waterbased paint systems from GLAZURIT
→   3 korek machines
→   CELETTE straightening jig
→   CHIEF work bench
→   State of the art paint mixing lab
→   VECTOR electronic measuring system
→   3 dry flat bays with extractor fans
→   Washing and polishing facilities
→   14 000 amp multi-functional spot welder

SERVICES

We also offer the following services:
→   On site quoting
→   Lifetime warranty on paintwork
→   2 year guarantee on workmanship

→   24 hour security guard plus an alarm system activated through ADT giving you peace of mind that your property is safe.