GAC’s global showroom opens in Alabang

GAC Motor Alabang in Muntinlupa City is not only the Chinese automaker’s 20th dealership in the country, it is also the first to showcase the brand’s overseas showroom standards.

“We have a solid trust in [dealer partner] AutoIcon, and we believe that with our partnership and support for each other, they shall continue to contribute greatly to the stellar growth of the GAC Motor brand in the country," said Raoul Picello, Astara Philippines managing director.

Located along Alabang-Zapote Road in Filinvest Corporate City, GAC Motor Alabang is set to elevate its customers’ shopping experience. The dealership is fully outfitted 3S facility, ready to provide full operational support for sales, service and spare parts for all GAC Motor vehicle models.

For after-sales services, GAC Motor Alabang offers a service area featuring six car bays equipped with diagnostic systems.

For full satisfaction of its customers, the facility houses a well-stocked warehouse with genuine parts and tools, ensuring swift and efficient service for all GAC Motor vehicle owners.

In addition, all vehicles sold by the dealer are covered by a five-year warranty, 24hour emergency roadside assistance, free preventive maintenance service on the first 5,000 kilometers, and other value-adding, pro-customer programs.

“We at Astara Philippines wholeheartedly congratulate and extend our appreciation to AutoIcon on the opening of GAC Motor Alabang. We are driven by our mutual commitment to deliver exceptional vehicles and outstanding customer service to all,” said Franz Decloedt, brand head of GAC Motor Philippines.

“The comprehensive facility of our new dealership in Alabang serves as a key stepping stone in our drive to deliver the GAC Motor brand promise of excellence to the Filipinos, giving them a fully-equipped facility in the southern part of Metro Manila.”

Decloedt and Picello were also joined by several executives of GAC International (China), its local distributor Astara Philippines, dealer partner AutoIcon as well as esteemed bank partners of GAC Motor Philippines and other VIP guests. They were treated with a special preview of GAC’s two highly anticipated multi-purpose vehicles, the M8 and M6 Pro, which are set to make their official debut i9n the next few weeks.

These new MPVs are the first installment of six vehicles that the company plans to launch this year.

PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF GAC PH A SYMBOLIC ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open GAC Motor Alabang were initiated by (from left) Destry Lanchaona, Autolcon general sales manager; Calvin Cheng of GAC Motor International; Adolfo Carrara, Astara Philippines CFO; Franz Decloedt, GAC Motor Philippines brand head; Raoul Picello, Astara Philippines managing director; Dexter Co, Autolcon president; Sam Chu of GAC Motor International; Chris Bofill, Autolcon VP for Operations-Sales; and Edward Su of GAC Motor International.