Kia Upgrades Service Centre, Offers Free Vehicle Check

Kia motor said it has upgraded its service centre where it offered free health checks to vehicle owners. The new state-of-the-art KIA Plaza along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway Isolo, Lagos is trendy, has superior design, quality engineering and intuitive technology. It has continued to remain a driving force in the auto industry and strengthen its market acceptance in Nigeria, the company said in a statement, recently. “To complement the burgeoning car sales and the need to ensure Kia customers get the best out of their car, Kia Motors Nigeria has built a new state-of-the-art service centre to offer best-in-class service delivery to customers,” the statement said. As a brand that is ever-vibrant and strives to make life richer every day, Kia has redefined the automotive technology with the new facility. “The upgradedKiaPlazapromisestobeoneofthebiggest service centres in the country with 81 service bays built to the exact standard of service facilities across the globe. At the new KIA Plaza, customers get the ACE advantage: affordable pricing; certified professional technicians; and exceptional service delivery. In addition, customers who visit the plaza from the 3rd to 13th of April will get a free vehicle health and loads of other surprises at the plaza.” Located at 118, along the busy Oshodi- Apapa Expressway, in Isolo, Lagos, the new facility has much greater exposure to the adjoining Dana House along the expressway. Adorned with the new corporate identity for the Kia brand, the service centre is set to provide exceptional service delivery to customers and to also cope with the volume of the ever-increasing Kia sales in the country. Taking a leap to strengthen the brands’ customer service, there is an increased number of service advisors and certified mechanics in the facility to offer real-time repairs on cars and increase the efficiency in service delivery to customers. Managed by certified professionals, the full-fledged Kia Plaza also has an ultra-modern body shop amongst other technical sessions to offer an exclusive range of personalised after-sales service for customers. With a one of its kind see-through customer lounge, Kia Motors Nigeria prides itself on a transparent and fair service delivery and above all, allows customers to have an experience and a feel of how their cars are repaired. The Chief Operating Officer, Mr Sanjay Tatpati stated that “the unflinching resolve to provide outstanding offerings and exceptional after-sales service has always reinforced the need to upgrade the Kia Plaza. Nobody knows your Kia like we do. To ensure your vehicle continues to perform at its best, our new ultra-modern Kia Plaza has the tools, equipment, and experienced professionals to maintain your vehicle and conduct any necessary repairs that may be required. We also guarantee that only genuine Kia parts are used to ensure the smooth operation of your vehicle for years to come.”

Tatpati said, “At Kia Plaza our workshop utilises the most up to date equipment and our team is committed to upholding the Kia Customer Charter. This means your vehicle will be serviced in a state-of-the-art Kia service centre, which offers the latest in technology, service programs, and factory registered technicians.

The organisers of the annual Lagos International Motor Fair & Autoparts Expo Nigeria have disclosed that the forthcoming edition of the Fair is aimed at revving activities in the sector. The objective, according to them is to showcase the capacities and potentials of this important sector of the economy. According to the Managing Director BKG Exhibitions Limited, Mr. Ifeanyichukwu Agwu, who is also the Chairman of the Organising Committee for the event, the seemingly intractable lull in the sector is taking a lot of shine off the industry, making it difficult for stakeholders to showcase the abundant opportunities and offers in the sector. “From May 7-12, 2018 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, venue of the event; each of those days that the fair will last is loaded with activities and events that will make this edition remarkably rewarding to the exhibitors, visitors and other stakeholders,” Agwu said.

It is no longer news that the automotive sector in Nigeria is passing through rough and tough times, but what should be on every stakeholder’s mind is how to unite to combat the killing challenges. One of such is using the platform provided by this key event to bring the sector into the front burner of economic discuss in the country, he said. Re-emphasising the importance of the event, Agwu said that using the campaign of “One Expo; Continental Spread” the event aims at showcasing the importance of the Nigerian market as the hub of automotive business in Sub-Sahara Africa; and one that is highly rewarding for investments. “We are going to add more pep to promoting the spare parts sub-sector.