Chevron, Bosch team up for car service workshops, retail stores

International oil player Chevron has partnered with Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, in putting up car service workshops in five countries in the next five years.   The Bosch Car Service workshops, as well as retail shops, will be put up in 500 CaltexTM stations in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Cambodia.   Through the partnership, Chevron and Bosch will tap on each other’s respective technical expertise and customer base to put up the workshops and retail shops.   "Both parties expect to bring in more traffic and volume at our shared sites,” said Raissa Bautista, Chevron manager for policy, government and public affairs.   “Bosch and [Chevron] plan to leverage on their respective products of quality fuels and services to make select Caltex retail sites as one-stop shops for car maintenance and other service requirement," she added.   Bautista said the Bosch Car Service workshops at Caltex service stations will provide services to multi-brand vehicles offering diagnosis, maintenance and repairs. Caltex Lubricants and Bosch Automotive Aftermarket products and parts will also be sold at Caltex service stations where Bosch Car Service workshops are located.    “A multitude of factors contribute to an enjoyable driving experience and maintaining one’s vehicle tops the list. Our partnership with Bosch demonstrates the commitment from both companies to provide customers with the best experience on the road. Our motorists will benefit from the combination of Bosch’s automotive engineering expertise and our long-standing energy efficiency solutions,” said Peng Xiaofei, Chevron’s vice president for Asia Pacific products.     Martin Hayes, president of Bosch in Southeast Asia, said that with the expansion of the Bosch Car Service footprint across Southeast Asia, motorists will appreciate the accessibility of a diverse range of reliable, quality automotive maintenance and repair solutions with the proximity of Caltex service stations. — KBK, GMA News