Skoda Auto has inaugurated one of its largest workshop facilities in India, in association with Dr. Auto Technologies, at Navi Mumbai inMaharashtra.

The company says the new facility will further strengthen its position in Maharashtra and push forward its campaign of establishing a strong foothold in the western markets. The new workshop facility is spread across 34,000 square feet. The workspace is equipped with 23 bays, which can service 7,000 Skoda vehicles per annum, with more than 50 dedicated aftersales personnel.

The service outlet sports Skoda’s new corporate identity and design as a part of its global redesigning process. The Czech auto manufacturer, under the purview of the ‘India 2.0’ project aims to have at least twice as many sales and service touchpoints, as it does today, by 2022.

Commenting on the inauguration of the new service outlet, Zac Hollis, brand director, Skoda Auto India said, “Skoda Auto India is set to strengthen its presence pan India including key cities like Mumbai, as a part of the India 2.0 strategy of increasing the service touchpoints and being closer to the customers. The sheer size of the new facility at Navi Mumbai is a reflection of the region's potential for the brand and also highlights the increased focus on ensuring that more and more customers enjoy easy access to the brand’s customer centric aftersales solutions. We are confident that our partnership with Dr. Auto Technologies will play an important role, in scaling up the brand, by offering our customers a premium hassle-free ownership experience and utmost peace of mind.”

Vishal Sinha, dealer principal, Dr. Auto Technologies said, “We are delighted to partner with Skoda Auto India and introduce our new service outlet in Navi Mumbai. The modern architecture and streamlined business processes will enable us to deliver an unmatched service experience. The advancement of Skoda Auto makes us more confident and committed to our valued customers.”