NEW CAR SERVICE TECHNOLOGY GETS VEHICLES BACK ON UAE’S ROADS FASTER

• Bosch computer software cuts time cars spend at workshops across Emirates

 Motorists frustrated when told it will take up to two days to get their car serviced can take heart from new technology guaranteeing rapid turnaround of vehicles at workshops across the UAE.

High volumes of vehicles taken in at many of the bigger service centres spend much of the time in a queue waiting for their turn, often leaving owners without their cars for 48 hours.

By contrast, the UAE-wide network of Bosch Car Service workshops is constantly working to reduce the time needed for cars to be serviced, and the latest around-the-wheel technology and equipment in use is paying dividends.

“We’re constantly working to accelerate the process of car servicing,” said Andreas Bodemer, Regional President of Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Middle East and Africa.

“The days of a car mechanic turning up for work with nothing to help him other than his trusty tool bag are, of course, long gone. Computer software technology is now the mechanic’s best friend at all of our workshops.

“They save time thanks to the speed and precision of the latest Bosch Diagnostics and around the wheel equipment, and that’s good news for the average motorist who wants his car back on the road as soon as possible.”

The Bosch Car Service Network of independently owned service centres in the UAE are among more than 70,000 worldwide using the industry leading Esitronic workshop software which makes a mechanic’s life much easier.

It quickly helps to deliver troubleshooting and repair instructions, and mechanics are helped by regular user-friendly improvements and updates which give them access to current data for almost all types of vehicles.

Separate software modules give mechanics comprehensive support to quickly handle the specific requirements of commercial-vehicle and bikes.

Assembly and disassembly instructions of components inside vehicles and on the exterior – including lights, operating and display units, and sensors – are now also integrated into the Esitronic software package.

High-resolution photos with integrated notes show mechanics the steps to follow for

the most common models. They are also given quick and easy methods for service tasks such as changing brake fluid, replacing filters or even the windshield.

Bosch Car Service Centres in the UAE meet the highest standards in technical training, service and process quality.

All guarantee the use of genuine spare parts and equipment for bumper to bumper repairs, a key requirement for UAE motorists looking for a cost-effective alternative to car dealer service centres, without turning to back street operators with unclear repair processes.

About Bosch

The Automotive Aftermarket division (AA) provides the aftermarket and repair shops worldwide with a complete range of diagnostic and repair shop equipment and a wide range of spare parts - from new and exchange parts to repair solutions - for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio includes products made as Bosch original equipment, as well as aftermarket products and services developed and manufactured in-house. More than 18,000 associates in 150 countries, as well as a global logistics network, ensure that some 650,000 different spare parts reach customers quickly and on time. In its "Automotive Service Solutions" operations, AA supplies testing and repair-shop technology, diagnostic software, service training, and information services. In addition, the division is responsible for the "Bosch Service" repair-shop franchise, one of the world's largest independent chains of repair-shops, with some 17,000 workshops.

Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch-automotive.com

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 360,000 associates worldwide (as per April 1, 2015). The company generated sales of 49 billion euros in 2014.* Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in some 60 countries. Including its sales and service partners, Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. In 2014, Bosch applied for some 4,600 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group's strategic objective is to create solutions for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is "Invented for life."

Further information is available online at www.bosch.com and www.bosch-press.com, http://twitter.com/BoschPresse.

*The sales figure disclosed for 2014 does not include the former joint ventures BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (now BSH Hausgeräte GmbH) and ZF Lenksysteme GmbH (now Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH), which have since been taken over completely.