A new service centre for Volvo cars in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Motors represents several automotive brands in Malaysia via its subsidiaries and also part of the deal is high standards of sales and after-sales services. For this Sime Darby Motors has both showrooms and a service centre. The latter is located in Bukit Jelutong, Selangor and is called the Centralised Body and Paint Centre.

Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director of Retail and Distribution of Sime Darby Motors Malaysia said, “This is part of our dedicated efforts to continuously unlock value for our customers. Integrating the VCDR standard at our Sime Darby Motors Centralized Body and Paint facility, supports our commitment to good Environmental, Social and Governance practices, while ensuring that we provide world-class end-to-end services for Volvo cars.”

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In a more recent development, the said centre has been accredited to the Volvo Certified Damage Repair standard which includes high standards set by the automaker. For instance -

• State-of-the-art body repair system
• Advanced tools
• Fast & highly accurate 3D sensor measuring system
• Well-ventilated, dust-free environment, & efficient paint booth setup

Also, part of the Volvo Certified Damage Repair standard is sustainable tech and sustainable energy consumption that minimizes environmental impact. The facility now includes -

• A low-pressure ventilation system with automatic controls (reduces C02 & microscopic particle emission)
• Low energy consumption with the use of batteries for heating electric system
• Filtration system sucks 80% of the air & reducing greenhouse gas emissions & energy consumption
• Water-based paint instead of one with volatile organic compounds (thus reducing exposure to hazardous chemicals)

Sime Darby Motors Centralised Body & Paint Centre is one of Volvo Cars Malaysia’s two service centres meeting VCDR standards. Located at Bukit Jelutong, the facility can handle all Volvo models, even the new hybrid and fully electric ones. As for capacity, almost 1,260 vehicles can be serviced annually.

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