Green ambitions drive new centre
A new Hobsonville car service centre will be able to service electric vehicle and offers hybrids as their courtesy cars to customers.
North Western Toyota has opened a Hobsonville Toyota Service Centre in Workplace Drive, which is intended to eventually become a full Toyota dealership.
North Shore Toyota chief executive Mark Jago says that the Hobsonville branch will pave the way for a car dealership model that is fit for the future.
‘‘As we’ve seen through the Covid pandemic, there are so many factors that can impact the efficiency of car dealership services,’’ Jago says.
‘‘We want to set the standard for a customer experience that can meet the changing landscape of the car service and sales industry.’’
Solar panels and rain tanks are in place. This will encourage energy conservation and preserve water that will be repurposed by the grooming department for cleaning vehicles.
Carbon reductions for customers and the business will be encouraged as Toyota Yaris Hybrid courtesy cars are provided for customers to enjoy.
The Hobsonville centre also offers expertise in electric and hybrid car servicing.
The service centre will trial a courtesy shuttle service covering major local transport hubs for customers.
North Western Toyota after sales leader Steve Bambury says that a strong customer base has always existed in West Auckland and the new branch will offer an enhanced customer experience in the growing Hobsonville and north-west Auckland areas.
‘‘We have had a fantastic response from locals so far with people showing interest before we officially opened,’’ Bambury says.
‘‘Despite Covid, we’ve had some good wins, and we are looking at new ways to service customers once the branch is transformed into a car dealership,’’ Bambury says.