Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and its authorised dealer Hap Seng Star Sdn Bhd have just launched the seventh Autohaus in the country, with the official opening of HSS Kota Kinabalu today.
Housed at the ground floor of Plaza Shell, 29 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, HSS KK is a 3S centre, boasts 7,346 sq.ft and was built at a cost of RM2 million. In total however, RM30million has been invested in East Malaysia alone thus far.
The workshop in Inanam has also been refurbished, providing aftersales service for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The 24,000 sq.ft workshop will be able to accommodate growing aftersales demands in Kota Kinabalu. Presently the MPSII-compliant workshop has a work bay capacity for 14 passenger cars and two commercial vehicles.
“HSS KK is a positive step in developing our dealer network, especially in East Malaysia” said Dr. Claus Weidner, President and CEO of MBM (below, second from left).
“Our presence in this region dates back to 1969, and our partnership with Hap Seng Star has served to strengthen it.” he added.
In May this year, Hap Seng Star opened an Autohaus in Miri. “In line with Mercedes-Benz’s philosophy, our commitment to the brand stretches from ensuring product and service quality, to providing innovative solutions to our customers” said Harald Behrend, Group COO of Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad & Chief Executive of HSS Sdn Bhd.
“HSS KK serves as testament as our continued dedication toward upholding the Mercedes-Benz brand and ongoing expansion strategy in East M’sia” added Behrand (below, right).
At present Hap Seng Star Sdn Bhd has seven Mercedes-Benz Autohaus locations nationwide, including Miri, Kuching, Kinrara, Balakong, Jln Sultan Ismail, Jln Ipoh and this latest one in Kota Kinabalu.
For more information log on to www.hapseng.mercedes-benz.com.my or call (6)03-21169228.
