(MENAFN- Mid-East.Info) “Al-Futtaim Auto Centers” will continue to offer the same superior aftersales solutions and trustworthy car care associated with the Al-Futtaim Automotive brand
The announcement comes along with the unveiling of five new locations and a new mobile service option for all car makes and models in UAE
Dubai, UAE: Al-Futtaim Automotive announced today the rebranding of all FastFit locations to Al-Futtaim Auto Centers, an existing brand within the group that maintains and services all makes and models of vehicles available in the UAE. The exciting change comes alongside the announcement of five new locations across the UAE as well as a mobile service option which will cater to the growing demand across the country while providing futher convenience for Al-Futtaim customers in line with its customer-centric approach.
Al-Futtaim Auto Centers' aim is to provide an unparalleled experience for consumers who need automotive services or service-related products for their vehicle, regardless of make or model. With trust and convenience at the heart of the offering, the Center's strive to keep customers safe while providing them with an extensive range of affordable and uncompromised automotive, fitted services including new tyres, wheel balancing and alignment, batteries & brakes, servicing, AC gas, window tinting, valeting, accessories and more.
In addition, ten new Al-Futtaim Auto Centers' will open throughout the rest of the year and into 2023 – growing the businesss by 70%. These include locations at Dubai Investments Park and Ajman which opened in September 2022 with Dubai Silicon Oasis opening in December and Dubai Festival City and Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi following in 2023, increasing servicing from around 44,000 vehicles to 75,000 by end of next year.
Alongside the new locations, which will be at 25 by the end of 2023, Al-Futtaim Auto Center will also be offering a modern, state-of-the-art and fully equipped mobile service, where service and maintenance vehicles capable of servicing, oil changes, tyres, batteries, air conditioning can be despatched direct to a customer's home or work location for added convenience and ease.
Speaking about the expansion and rebranding, David McNamara, Director of Tier 2 After-Sales at Al-Futtaim Automotive, said“The Al-Futtaim name stands for quality and is synonymous across the UAE with impeccable customer service. With this in mind it was a natural business decision to rebrand Fastfit locations to Al-Futtaim Auto Centers across the region. The Al-Futtaim Auto Centers core values is based on affordability, trust and convenience and they strive to provide customers with the best possible experience and treatment at every visit on any make or model of vehicle. Al-Futtaim's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables us to continue to expand and diversify our offering with the added locations, as well as providing a mobile service to meet all our customer needs.”
Finally, continuing Al-Futtaim Automotive's digital innovation, growth and development, Al-Futtaim Auto Center launched a new full E-commerce website in June 2022 giving customers the ability to purchase and book a myriad of services online including tyre fitting or servicing with the choice of at home, work (mobile vehicles) or at any one of the Al-Futtaim Auto Center sites.
Notes to editors:
All FastFit locations to rebrand to Al-Futtaim Auto Centers Service centers can maintain and service all makes and models of vehicles available in the UAE Ten new Al-Futtaim Auto Centers' to open throughout the rest of the year and into 2023 – growing the businesss by 70% 25 service locations by end of 2023 Will increase servicing from around 44,000 vehicles to 75,000 by end of 2023
About Al-Futtaim Automotive
Al-Futtaim Automotive, one of the main five operating divisions within the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, is a conglomerate of motoring-related businesses, franchising some of the world's most-recognized automotive brands and services.
Operating in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa and empowered by around 9,000 associates, the UAE-headquartered Group's services span across distribution of new and used vehicles, manufacturing, leasing, and aftersales.
Ranging from passenger cars to SUVs, commercial vehicles, industrial and construction equipment as well as motorbikes and quads, Al-Futtaim Automotive Group offers an integrative customer-centric experience for motorists, fleet operators and contractors alike, and strives to become the leader in tailor-made mobility solutions.
About Al-Futtaim Group
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health; employing more than 33,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, we partner with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands.
Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.