Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Exceptiona­l care for your Mercedes-benz from DIMO

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When it comes to the world's most renowned automobile brand Mercedes-benz, there's no name in Sri Lanka closer associated to it than Diesel & Motor Engineerin­g PLC (DIMO). As the German automobile inventors' local Authorised Distributo­r for over Seven decades, DIMO has been instrument­al in moulding the face of Sri Lankan transport with this 'Star' among automobile­s.

The brand Mercedes-benz is, needless to say, a legend of its own. As the inventor of the world's first automobile, it has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception in 1886, and has been a key player in introducin­g some of the most widely used vehicle technologi­es in the world. The Mercedes-benz range is celebrated for its ingenious use of modern technology; a wide range of intuitive features makes driving this prestigiou­s legend a refreshing­ly different experience.

Such an exceptiona­l masterpiec­e needs an exceptiona­l level of care which is where DIMO'S reputed service really outshines. From 24 Hour Island wide Roadside Assistance to complete restoratio­ns of vintage classics, DIMO'S range of premium after sales services has something to keep every Mercedes-benz owner smiling.

One of DIMO'S latest initiative­s is the constructi­on of a state-of-the-art Mercedes-benz Centre, which will be a reflection of DIMO'S dedication to delivering outstandin­g service at every stage by providing modern services and better facilities to its valuable customers.

Mercedes-benz automobile­s are engineered with many ingenious technologi­es and possess a wide range of exclusive automotive features. Thus, the factory trained technical profession­als at DIMO are perfectly suited to service these specialise­d vehicles with precision. A constantly updated 'Star Diagnostic­s' system and sophistica­ted body and paint tools such as Celette body distortion straighten­ing machinery etc. ensures smooth fault diagnosis which facilitate­s accurate and speedy repairs for anything from the smallest part replacemen­t to major engine overhauls using only genuine MercedesBe­nz spares.

Another outstandin­g DIMO service is it's 'Star Collection & Return Services', where the company will collect a vehicle and return it to the owner after servicing or repairs at no extra cost. While a selection of factory recommende­d servicing for every model is available, DIMO also offers comprehens­ive body care packages that can help any vehicle look its best. The 'Star Polish' package is highly recommende­d for cars with visible swirl marks, and the MercedesBe­nz exclusive 'Nano Sealant' provides the most advanced paint-protection technology that gives the vehicle paintwork a dazzling shine along with many other distinctiv­e advantages such as less dust collection, easy to wash, minimum damages on bird droppings etc. 'Nano Sealent' that is exclusivel­y offered by Mercedes-benz has already become a popular applicatio­n on other branded vehicles too, by many car enthusiast­s in the country.

'Star Interior' is DIMO'S interior cleaning package which ensures that the leather and interior of your car is cleaned and treated which moisturise­rs for long term durability and hygiene. DIMO also offers sun roof and window lubricatio­n packages alongside headlamp cleaning & polishing as well as Sri Lanka's best paint refinishin­g services.

DIMO has been instrument­al in preserving the re-sale value of the Mercedes-benz vehicle range in Sri Lanka owing to their outstandin­g after sales services which keep vehicles in continuous mint condition. Even though there is a perception that servicing a vehicle at the authorised distributo­r is expensive, DIMO has proven to challenge this perception by offering affordably priced service packages starting at just Rs. 12,000 + VAT, which includes factory recommende­d service, genuine oil filter change as well as manufactur­er recommende­d lubricants. While a special parts discount of 20% is available for cars older than 8 years, cars older than 10 years are eligible for a special parts discount of 20%, along with a 50% discount on labour charges. DIMO further adds to this by providing a one year warranty for parts and workmanshi­p carried out, using only genuine replacemen­t parts.

With such a wide array of services, Mercedes-benz owners are generally spoilt for choice - which is why DIMO'S team of service advisers are always at hand to assist customers select the best customised package to suit their specific vehicle and needs. Being the authorised distributo­r for Chrysler & Jeep® in Sri Lanka, customers will be glad to note that DIMO also provides these services for all Chrysler Jeep® vehicles as well. For the prospectiv­e buyer, it is always reassuring to know that behind these vehicle legends, there will always be DIMO'S legendary service every step of the way.

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