MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LIMITED The new outlet, Kwality Kars, is spread across 2600 sq. ft and is located at Amisha Arcade, Companypadi, Aluva. It was inaugurated by Yatin Chadha, Senior Vice President, Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd.
"We are delighted to expand our rapidly growing network in Kerala with the inauguration of this new dealership in Ernakulam. South India is a strategic market for Mahindra First Choice Wheels and we look forward to creating value for all our stakeholders across the value chain through innovative and industry-first products and services. Our strong franchisee network will also play an important role in helping us to fulfill this goal," said Mr. Chadha at the inauguration.
"Mahindra First Choice Wheels is already an established brand name in Ernakulam. Kwality Kars will offer the entire range of services for customers, including purchase and sale of multi-brand certified used cars, car finance, insurance, fitment of car accessories and assistance with paperwork and documentation to all those wishing to purchase or sell a used car," said Rajiv and Thomas, Kwality Kars.
Kwality Kars is headed by Rajiv Menon and Thomas Thanangadan, both of whom have extensive business experience. Rajiv is a qualified automobile engineer with over 25 years' experience. He has held senior positions with major automobile dealers in Middle East which includes Suhail Bahwan group at Oman and E K Kanoo Wll at Bahrain. In 2012, he relocated to India where headed a major Nissan dealership in Kerala as General Manager. Thomas is an established NRI entrepreneur with wide business interests in Shipping and logistics services. He currently resides in Muscat, Oman.
Over the past seven years, Mahindra First Choice Wheels has not only emerged as India's leading used car company but has also contributed to the creation of a used car ecosystem by bridging wholesale and retail channels while leveraging physical and online infrastructure. The company has received an excellent response from B&C category towns as well and is planning to close FY15 with 500 outlets.
MFCWL has also developed a variety of industry first products which use technology to ease used vehicle operations. The company has recently launched seven innovative products which are smart, simple, standalone tools that solve many challenges for every kind of stakeholder including Consumers, Dealers, Financiers, Leasing companies and Manufacturers.
The company's footprint in the South currently encompasses 89 dealerships and it further plans to expand this number to 100 outlets by year end. Key focus areas include Calicut, Waynad, Kasercode,etc
From its humble beginnings in 2007 when its first franchisee outlet was established, MFCWL has achieved a dominant status in retailing of multi-brand used cars in the country. The company is driven by its mission to transform the way used cars are retailed and has made several innovations along the way.
The list of innovations include developing a unique franchisee based business model, selling certified multi-brand used cars under warranty and offering the most comprehensive warranty product available on used cars in the country, in addition to a differentiated consumer experience through launch of its 'Highline' stores for selling high-end multi-brand used cars.
About Mahindra First Choice Wheels
Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd. (MFCWL) is the country's preferred used car mart and is India's number one multi-brand certified used car player. The company plans to expand this number to 1000 outlets over the next three years. This implies that customers will soon be able to choose from a range of certified used cars throughout India, including the metros and tier-2 towns and cities. MFCWL closed F-14 with sales of 57,000 used cars, which is 30% growth over the last financial year.
Tremendous attention to detail is required to ensure that each used car meets a high level of quality. Before purchasing the car, a trained engineer thoroughly inspects the vehicle and also sees to it that all papers are in order. After purchase, the car is refurbished and undergoes an extensive 118 point quality check by a trained engineer, as part of the company's robust certification process. The objective behind the care and diligence exercised is to present the customer with a car in good condition.
In short, buying a used car from Mahindra First Choice offers several advantages, including quality assurance, safety and a hassle-free driving experience. To give complete peace of mind to the used car buyer, the company has Warranty products like WARRANTYFIRST, CERTIFIRST and CERTIFIRST+.
Subject to specific terms and conditions, WARRANTYFIRST provides Warranty for all the major mechanical and electrical components of the car. The concerned components are covered for a period of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever is earlier. The CERTIFIRST Warranty covers the car's Engine and Transmission for a period of 6 months or 7,500 Km, whichever is earlier while CERTIFIRST+ covers for a period of 12 months or 15000 kms, whichever is earlier.
The Warranty products come with the facility of 24X7 Roadside Assistance across the country. The 24x7 Roadside Assistance, subject to specific terms and conditions, assures the certified used car buyer that should the car breakdown, he will be provided assistance.
The Warranty product gives tremendous peace of mind to buyers of certified used cars. Mahindra First Choice has a website -www.mahindrafirstchoice.com - which provides complete assistance to customers wishing to buy or sell a car. Mahindra First Choice also has retail finance relationships with major banks like Mahindra Finance, HDFC, Kotak Mahindra and ICICI Bank for helping consumers buy their dream cars through loans.
Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd. also has a significant presence in the online space. Through its 'Autobid' auction platform it has sold more than 1.5 lakh vehicles till date.
The company has also launched a new product, the Indian Blue Book (IBB) (www.indianbluebook.com ), which is the most comprehensive unbiased resource for consumers and dealers to determine the value of their used cars.
A new product for car evaluation called 'Autoinspekt' (www.autoinspekt.com ) has been launched. Autoinspekt is an unbiased third party vehicle evaluation report to determine the condition, quality and value of a used vehicle. The report itself covers 53 parameters across 8 vehicle systems of the car and is prepared after physical inspection of the vehicle by a trained engineer.
About Mahindra
The Mahindra Group focuses on enabling people to rise through solutions that power mobility, drive rural prosperity, enhance urban lifestyles and increase business efficiency.
A USD 16.5 billion multinational group based in Mumbai, India, Mahindra employs more than 200,000 people in over 100 countries. Mahindra operates in the key industries that drive economic growth, enjoying a leadership position in tractors , utility vehicles , information technology ,financial services andvacation ownership . In addition, Mahindra enjoys a strong presence in the agribusiness, aerospace, components, consulting services,defence , energy, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate , retail, steel,commercial vehicles and two wheeler industries.
In 2014, Mahindra featured on the Forbes Global 2000, a comprehensive listing of the world's largest, most powerful public companies, as measured by revenue, profit, assets and market value. The Mahindra Group also received the Financial Times 'Boldness in Business' Award in the 'Emerging Markets' category in 2013.
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Mahindra Group
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