Gerotek's Research and Development Division has been established with the following aims:

Gerotek's R&D division provides manufacturers with typical expected usage profiles for different vehicle categories. Drawing on years of experience in the South African vehicle market, Gerotek is able to develop new test procedures for test vehicles under conditions which are relevant to the South African environment in an accurate, professional and repeatable manner.

Vehicle design and dynamic simulation is an important part of product development. In this field, Gerotek can offer a one-stop service. In-house simulation capabilities have been designed and developed.

Gerotek R&D can provide foreign vehicle manufacturers with viability studies into new product lines. An in-depth knowledge of the local market and consumer behaviour provides valuable information and recommendations for foreign investors.

In the global market, Gerotek has been heavily involved in adapting products for South African conditions, which were originally developed for foreign markets. The Company has also been involved in testing products for foreign markets.
The Testing Facilities have been established at a favourable altitude and have good weather conditions all year round.

South Africa boasts a wide array of varying terrain, able to simulate almost any condition found elsewhere in the world. Everything from lush tropical climates to desert and semi-desert terrain, with temperatures exceeding 45º C.

The R&D Division was specifically established to help foreign manufacturers understand South African conditions, while at the same time providing a first class service for vehicle testing under a variety of conditions.