Fumihiko Ike, Chairman of Honda Motor Corporation in Japan (left), and Mohammad A. Hashim, Managing Director of Abdullah Hashim Company Ltd. Saudi Arabia, at the opening ceremony of the new Honda Service & Parts Center on Makkah Road (Kilo 10) Jeddah. With a total area of more than 30,000 square meters and more than 100 working bays, the new Honda Service & Parts Center on Makkah Road (Kilo 10) - is one of the largest in the region. Fumihiko Ike, Chairman of Honda Motor Corporation, and Mohammad A. Hashim, Managing Director of Abdullah Hashim Company Ltd. Saudi Arabia, marked the inauguration of the new facility, which will complement the Honda dealer network by providing top quality maintenance and repairs. Shakib Haider, General Manager Honda SBU, said “our goal is to create a superior customer service experience for our Honda customers. Our talented team here at KSA Honda Service & Parts Center is well prepared to make that objective a reality.” Not a ‘typical auto shop;' the facility is the ultimate ‘modern body shop' with the latest equipment. Customers can take advantage of Honda's many convenient services, which include hourly customer shuttles to/from Madinah Road branch, a fully equipped reception for customers and a massive customer lounge equipped with all amenities, including a large screen TV with satellite stations, an internet corner, billiard table, massage chair, and a self-service coffee area. Inside the Service & Parts Center is a Pre-Delivery Inspection workshop with a capacity of 75 cars daily, along with a massive ‘Parts Warehouse' with a customer outlet corner for direct sales. The Center also offers a mechanical shop with Quick Service, where customers can receive quick lube services for their cares. Haider further said “regular checkups are important in order to help keep a car running smoothly for many kilometers. New cars that are still under warranty have to be worked on and maintained as well. Our Center is fully certified and our team goes through ongoing training to stay updated with the most current auto repair techniques.” — SG
