BoschCarServiceFlagshipWorkshopopensinChengdu

• Model workshop with one-stop professional and reliable services for car drivers in Chengdu
• Features data-based and standardized car services
• Eco-friendly car repair and maintenance to reduce carbon footprint

09.26.2013 - Chengdu – Bosch, a leading global supplier of automotive technology and services, celebrates the grand opening of the Bosch Car Service Chengdu workshop located in the Chengdu Qingyang Industrial Park. Besides the existing flagship workshop in Beijing, Bosch is now able to offer one-stop professional and reliable services also to car drivers in Chengdu and Western China.

“As the rapid growth of car population in China is shifting from coastal regions to the western region, Western China will become an important automotive market in the future. Chengdu possesses a dynamic and representative car market in this area. Bosch sees great potential and is delighted to set up our second flagship Bosch Car Service workshop in Chengdu to better understand and serve car drivers in the West,” said Daniel-siu-wo Cheng, Regional President of Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Greater China, “The establishment of Bosch Car Service Chengdu workshop shows our continuous investment to set new standards for professional independent aftermarket workshops in China.”

One-stop professional and reliable car services

The 1,250 m2 location encompasses a 1,000 m2 workshop area equipped with 12 working bays and a team of 32 professionals. As part of the Bosch Car Service network in China, the new workshop in Chengdu models one-stop professional and reliable car services, including engine diagnostics, brakes, suspension and wheel alignment, body work repairs, car painting and car grooming. “Bosch’s experience in automotive technology for more than 125 years makes Bosch Car Service Chengdu workshop capable of serving multiple car brands and models. We are confident that the car drivers will appreciate the quality spare parts, car maintenance and repair solutions,” said Per Rasmussen, Director of Flagship Bosch Car Service Workshop.

Data-based and standardized car service

Bosch Car Service Chengdu offers advanced competencies in diagnostics to improve the accuracy in identifying faults within a vehicle. With Bosch’s advanced diagnostic equipments and technology including the latest Bosch 3D wheel alignment equipment and Bosch FSA740 Engine Analyzer, Bosch car technicians make well-informed repair and maintenance work based on accurate data. Paired with strict and standardized procedures to guarantee high-quality car service, all services are conducted with detailed and traceable records.

Eco-friendly car repair and maintenance reduces carbon footprint

As a socially responsible company, Bosch made special effort to ensure energy-saving and eco-friendly considerations are taken in the design and construction of the new Bosch Car Service Chengdu workshop. Safe materials and energy-efficient equipment in the workshop improve resource utilization and reduce the impact on environment. Various eco-friendly measures are also implemented for the treatment of waste water and exhaust gas generated from daily repair and maintenance work. At Bosch, we believe that professional car services will allow cars to be more efficient and reduce the carbon footprint on the environment.

Strengthening Bosch Car Service network development in West China

Since its introduction to China in 2001, the Bosch Car Service network has set up more than 1,400 workshops all over the country, with over 300 workshops located in the western region. “We have always been committed to sharing our experience and know-how with our business partners, to better serve local car drivers. With the new Chengdu workshop and a territorial sales office based in Chengdu, Bosch is set to be closer to the Western market, and better support the development of Bosch Car Service network in Western China,” said Daniel-siu-wo Cheng.

Bosch Car Service is a key member of the Bosch Service workshop network, which is one of the biggest independent networks for car repair and maintenance worldwide. With a long history of over 90 years, it now has more than 16,000 workshops in over 150 countries. It benefits from Bosch’s know-how in automotive technologies and worldwide reputation for quality and offers fair value to car users with one-stop services and high quality products. In line with the Bosch Car Service standards, vehicles maintained and serviced are equipped with Bosch products and other trusted brands. Additionally, the workshop team is continuously trained by Bosch experts to ensure a consistent high standard of service.

The Automotive Aftermarket division (AA) provides the aftermarket and repair shops worldwide with a complete range of diagnostic and repair shop equipment and a wide range of spare parts – from new and exchange parts to repair solutions – for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio includes products made as Bosch original equipment, as well as aftermarket products and services developed and manufac¬tured in-house. More than 17,000 associates in 150 countries, as well as a global logistics network, ensure that some 650,000 different spare parts reach customers quickly and on time. In its “Automotive Service Solutions” operations, AA supplies testing and repair-shop technology, diagnostic software, service training, and information services. In addition, the division is responsible for the “Bosch Service” repair-shop franchise, one of the world’s largest independent chains of repair-shops, with some 16,000 franchises. In addition, AA is responsible for more than 600 “AutoCrew” partners.

Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch-automotive.com.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, active in the fields of automotive technology, energy and building technology, industrial technology, and con-sumer goods. According to preliminary figures, more than 306,000 associates generated sales of 52.3 billion euros in 2012. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 350 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Bosch spent some 4.5 billion euros for research and development in 2012, and applied for over 4,700 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s products and services are designed to fascinate, and to improve the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial. In this way, the company offers technology worldwide that is “Invented for life.”

Further information is available online at www.bosch.com and www.bosch-press.com.