Dec
5
2009
Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd., India’s largest multi-brand pre-owned car company, today inaugurated another authorized dealership in Kolkatta, Fastrack Cars.is located at City Height, Prince Anwar Shah Road in Kolkatta. The showroom was inaugurated by Mr. Shubhabrata Saha, CEO, Mahindra First Choice Limited.
Apart from this new Dealership, Mahindra FirstChoice already has three functioning Dealerships in Kolkatta, viz. Mohan Motors, Royal Motors and Merlin Motors.
Mr. Saha said "In the Eastern Region, Mahindra FirstChoice has 11 Dealers at present. By March-2010, we propose to have 20 Dealers in this region. The Eastern Region car market is growing annually at the rate of approximately";.
'Fastrack Cars is a well respected name in Kolkatta. Their expertise in the region, coupled with our value proposition of trust, transparency and wide choice will ensure that Mahindra FirstChoice is well poised to tap the vast potential of the pre-owned car market in Kolkatta,' he added.
Mr. Saha added "Around Two Thousand Five Hundred Pre-Owned Cars are sold in Kolkatta every month. We foresee that pre-owned car customers will increasingly prefer buying from Multi-Brand organized players like Mahindra FirstChoice".
"We are delighted to partner with Mahindra FirstChoice in Kolkatta. Fasttrack Cars will function as a one-stop shop for all those wishing to either buy or sell a car. The showroom is spread across 1,000 sq-ft and will display a variety of car brands. Customers in Kolkatta can also avail of an array of services under one roof. These include purchase and sale of pre-owned cars, car finance and insurance, fitment of car accessories and assistance with paperwork and documentation," said Mr. Amit Parekh, Fastrack Cars Ltd.
Mahindra FirstChoice is the country’s preferred pre-owned car mart and is India’s only organized multi-brand player, with 103 outlets across India. The company plans to expand this number to 300 outlets in the next three years. This implies that customers will soon be able to choose from a range of certified pre-owned cars throughout India, including the metros and tier-2 towns and cities.
Tremendous attention to detail is required to ensure that each pre-owned 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, every 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 mint condition.
In short, buying a pre-owned car from Mahindra FirstChoice offers several advantages, including quality assurance, safety and a hassle-free driving experience.
Certified Pre-Owned Cars from Mahindra FirstChoice come with a Warranty. Warranty from Mahindra FirstChoice gives peace of mind to the customer and addresses any concerns the buyer may have on being able to maintain the car.
Mahindra FirstChoice also has retail finance relationships with major banks and NBFCs in the country. As an industry first, Mahindra FirstChoice has recently partnered with Syndicate Bank to offer consumers finance rates comparable to those for new cars.
In order to facilitate business growth, existing and potential franchisees will also be able to avail of inventory funding options from Syndicate Bank and IDBI Bank.
Mahindra FirstChoice also has a website - www.mahindrafirstchoice.com - which offers consumers the luxury of buying and selling pre-owned cars from the comfort of their own homes.
About The Mahindra Group
Mahindra embarked on its journey in 1945 by assembling the Willys Jeep in India and is now a US $6.3 billion Indian multinational. It employs over 1,00,000 people across the globe and enjoys a leadership position in utility vehicles, tractors and information technology, with a significant and growing presence in financial services, tourism, infrastructure development, trade and logistics. The Mahindra Group today is an embodiment of global excellence and enjoys a strong corporate brand image.
Mahindra is the only Indian company among the top tractor brands in the world and has made an entry in the two-wheeler segment, which will see the company emerge as a full-range player with a presence in almost every segment of the automobile industry.
The Mahindra Group recently expanded its IT portfolio when Tech Mahindra acquired the leading global business and information technology services company, Satyam Computer Services. The company is now known as Mahindra Satyam.
Mahindra's Farm Equipment Sector is the proud recipient of the Japan Quality Medal, the only tractor company worldwide to be bestowed this honour. It also holds the distinction of being the only tractor company worldwide to win the Deming Prize. The US based Reputation Institute recently ranked Mahindra among the top 10 Indian companies in its Global 200: The World's Best Corporate Reputations list.
Mahindra is also one of the few Indian companies to receive an A+ GRI checked rating for its first Sustainability Report for the year 2007-08.
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