Prashirwin Naidu
At this year’s Festival of Motoring, taking place at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 29–31 August 2025, visitors will get a first-hand look at how Michanic is transforming car care in South Africa.
The innovative on-demand platform draws inspiration straight from the racetrack, delivering workshop-level servicing with the speed and precision of a professional pit crew, but now at your home or office. 
Founded by Soweto-born software engineer and entrepreneur Lesetja Dikgale, Michanic was born from a simple yet powerful insight: servicing a car is often a stressful and time-consuming task.
Dikgale envisioned a solution where a mechanic could be “at the touch of a button,” bringing convenience, transparency, and efficiency to everyday car owners.
“At Michanic, we believe car care should be efficient, precise, and reliable, just like a professional racing pit crew,” says Dikgale. “From the moment you book online to the moment our mechanic leaves your driveway, the process is designed to be simple, stress-free, and of the highest quality.”
With just 90 seconds needed to book online and the possibility of a qualified technician arriving within two hours, Michanic is proving that car servicing doesn’t need to involve wasted hours in a workshop waiting room.
The service covers everything from clutch replacements to full engine overhauls, with most jobs completed in under four hours. Each service comes with OEM-quality parts, vetted mechanics, digital records, and a 6,000 km / 6-month warranty for peace of mind.
Festival attendees can expect to see this in action with live demos—like real-time brake pad replacements—plus interactive pit crew challenges, exclusive discounts, and instant booking opportunities.
With over 1,200 reviews and a 4.4-star rating, Michanic has already earned the trust of thousands of South Africans. Now, the Festival of Motoring provides the perfect stage to showcase why.
Festival of Motoring Details:
Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Midrand, Johannesburg
Friday, 29 August – Sunday, 31 August 2025
Stand MIS001