To ensure cars on the GCC roads remain roadworthy and in peak condition, Bosch Automotive Aftermarket has rolled out an aggressive expansion plan of its dedicated Bosch car service workshops across the region.

The "world’s largest original-equipment parts manufacturer" will add a further 32 Bosch Car Service workshops and 23 Express Car Service workshops across the six Gulf countries between now and 2015 bringing the total number of dedicated Bosch automotive aftermarket servicing centers to 110.

The "world-leading" automotive supplier will add 16 new facilities in Saudi Arabia, taking the total number of workshops in the Kingdom to 38 by 2015.

Andreas Bodemer, VP for Bosch Automotive Aftermarket, Middle East and Africa, stated that in a region where many road accidents happen due to poor vehicle maintenance and failing spare parts, it is important to maintain exceptionally high standards for the automotive aftermarket sector, one in which Bosch sets the benchmark.

“As one of the top players in the automotive industry, Bosch Automotive Aftermarket has a clear commitment to the independent automotive aftermarket servicing sector,” said Bodemer.

“For us, the aftermarket is not only a market for spare parts; we feel responsible for the full value chain, including workshop test equipment, software solutions, training and hotline support.”

Bosch Automotive Aftermarket provides full support for its workshop partners across the region.

With 102 Bosch Car Service workshops across the entire MENA region, the German-based multinational preserves a meticulous selection process before a member can operate under the workshop brand name.