Maruti Suzuki India Limited has introduced ‘Quickstop’, a compact, prefabricated vehicle service format aimed at improving access to routine maintenance and minor repairs.
The Quickstop units are built using modified containers and require limited space and setup time. They are equipped with essential tools to carry out basic servicing and are being deployed at high-vehicle-density locations such as corporate campuses, airport zones and fleet hubs.
The company said the initiative is designed to bring service closer to customers, including individual car owners and fleet operators, by placing facilities at frequently visited locations. In the pilot phase, 10 Quickstop units have been set up across cities including Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Calicut and Surat.
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki, said the format addresses the need for more accessible and time-efficient servicing. He added that office-goers can leave their vehicles at on-site facilities during work hours, while fleet operators can reduce downtime and improve vehicle availability.
Quickstop units are operated by dealer partners, with space provided by corporate entities or fleet owners. The company said this model allows for faster expansion with lower infrastructure requirements.
The facilities also incorporate waterless car washing and battery-powered equipment as part of efforts to reduce resource use and environmental impact.