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Genuine spare parts through TVS islandwide network

TVS has decided to assist all users by providing frequently used spare parts to customers at very competitive prices through their island wide dealer network.

Assistant General Manager (Customer Service) Roshan Jayasingha said most motorcycle users in Sri Lanka have failed to maintain their motor cycles in the proper manner due to the non usage of genuine spare parts.

"They have not used a reputed service centre for repairs, and by replacing with cheaper non genuine spares, they have caused damage and more harm to their motor cycles he said.

Generally there are two types of parts in a motor cycle, or in any vehicle, the first type is wear and tear parts and other is life long parts like Brake Cables, Oil filters, should be replaced in the short term, but engine repairs should be done in the long term.

However, most users refrain from using genuine spare parts for meaningless and shortsighted reasons. As a result, the customer could end up by paying huge sums of money for frequent repairs.

We have realised that our customers should never be allowed to face such problems and should instead benefit by using genuine spare parts from TVS and we have made these spares freely available through our dealer and service network," he said.

All TVS motorcycle spare parts carry our brand name and we request our customers to check for the TVS Hologram sticker when they purchase spare parts from any dealer," he said.

"It is difficult to estimate the loss to customers who use inferior spare parts, but all TVS genuine spare parts carry the TVS guarantee. The company will not be liable for any damage caused by not using genuine spare parts", he said.

The benefits of using genuine spare parts are numerous such as, improved performance increase in the life span of the bike and the elimination of frequent repairs and breakdowns.

Comments made by non genuine spare part importers are that genuine spare parts are very expensive this statement is totally incorrect and misleading. Customers should be careful not get duped into buying inferior parts as against the genuine spares, to get the optimum performance from your bike," said Assistant General Manager (Spare Parts) Chaminda Wanigaratne.

TVS has over 500 dealers, Island wide involved in service & sale of genuine spare parts. TVS Company covers almost every town in Sri Lanka from Point Pedro to Dondra Head and from Colombo to Batticaloa. A TVS owner or prospective customer can now purchase spare parts or a TVS motor bike very conveniently and easily from anywhere in the Island.

Lanka gets first Amaron PitStop store

Leading battery manufacturer Amara Raja Batteries Limited (ARBL) launched the first Amaron PitStop recently in Sri Lanka.

The complete range of Amaron automotive batteries, the most popular product from ARBL, will be available at the PitStop.

In Sri Lanka, ARBL has been partnering prominent entrepreneur Gamini Ratnayake, Chairman / Managing Director of Samudhi Group of Companies, whose business interests include Business Partnership / Distributorship for MRF Radial Passenger Car Tyres and MRF Pre-Cured Tread Rubber.

Amaron PitStop Team

In the terrain of Sri Lanka, Amaron with its powerful performance has not just become the favoured battery for SUVs and MUVs, it has also become a preferred brand used by large fleet owners for heavy-duty applications. In the last ten months the brand Amaron has grown to reach 10% market share.

The Amaron PitStop is an exclusive state-of-the-art retail centre providing technologically superior products through innovative means. Amaron PitStop is an innovative concept pioneered by Amara Raja in the automotive battery industry.

The PitStop at Seeduwa, Sri Lanka would be the second Amaron PitStop outside India.

Head of Sales - South Asia, Amara Raja Batteries Limited Rajiv Mehta, said, "There is a tremendous potential for growth in the market, this being the first ever PitStop in Sri Lanka. The Amaron PitStops have broken the traditional way of retailing automotive batteries. We have been giving our customers a novel brand experience through the ambience, modern technology and attention to our customer's needs and we will continue to do so."

"Our PitStop network has expanded enormously since its establishment about eight years ago, and today we have over 120 PitStops and more than 18,000 retail outlets in India," he said.

"Amaron has already captured a substantial market share in Sri Lanka in the last three years. With the launch of the exclusive outlet Amaron PitStop, we will strengthen our presence further," said Chairman / Managing Director of Samudhi Group of Companies Gamini Ratnayake.

DSL launches Yuasa
 

Management Representative, Yuasa Corporation Japan, Riku Imai and Chairman/Managing Director, DSL Group of Companies Saroj Perera at the launch.

Achieving global standards in the Sri Lankan automotive battery market, Douglas and Sons Limited (DSL) recently launched Yuasa - the world's foremost battery- in Sri Lanka at the Cinnamon Grand. The market leader in the imported automotive battery market for over two decades, DSL is the country's No.1 importer for premier Japanese brands of auto parts and tires.

Speaking at the launch, Managing Director DSL, Saroj Perera, said, "Douglas and Sons Limited is proud to partner the Yuasa Corporation in introducing the world's No. 1 automotive battery in Sri Lanka. For over twenty years DSL has leveraged this industry by pioneering the introduction of best-in-quality automotive products, which has positioned us as the company of choice for the Sri Lankan consumer. Our collaboration with Yuasa Corporation enables us to continue this tradition of excellence by offering customers the world renowned Yuasa batteries." Riku Imai of Yuasa Corporation said, " We are very pleased to launch Yuasa batteries in Sri Lanka in association with Douglas and Sons Limited. Our product is a reflection of our commitment to quality - all Yuasa products are manufactured to the highest Japanese quality standards to deliver power, reliability and long life, and Sri Lankan consumers can now reap the benefits of this assurance."

With a year's warranty, Yuasa is available for all automotive applications including cars, buses, motorcycles and three wheelers, and is the battery of choice for such industry heavyweights including Honda, Toyota, Peugeot, Ford, Daimler and Hyundai.