Opening of Singapore's first Pit & Go advanced car service centre

Singapore's first Pit & Go workshop made its debut yesterday in a momentous launch graced by top executives from Toyota Group of companies and global tyre brand Dunlop.

Pit & Go (Ricardo Auto Centre), a collaboration between established onestop automotive solutions provider Ricardo Auto Centre, the Japanese automotive giants, and Dunlop, is a new concept of car servicing that offers the latest in Japanese repair technology, cutting-edge facilities, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and a readily accessible inventory of genuine factory parts and accessories, coupled with the highest level of hospitality.

Catering to all makes and models of passenger and commercial vehicles, the modern and spacious service centre, with over 10 bays, is fully equipped to provide all forms of vehicle services, and specialist services including power-train, drive-train, diesel common-rail troubleshooting, air con maintenance, as well as hybrid diagnostics.

The full-fledged automotive outfit also boasts the Dunlop Performance Zone, a dedicated area for tyre installations and wheel services, and is well-stocked with a wide range of tyres ranging from eco-friendly models to performance-focused Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050+ flagship tyres, which combine handling stability with superior wet grip performance.

"We are proud and honoured to be the first Pit & Go advanced service centre in Asia," says Jeremy Soh, the second generation leader driving this family-owned business. Mr. Tomoyuki Sugiura, Executive General Manager of Denso International Asia Pte Ltd adds, "The opening of Pit & Go (Ricardo Auto Centre) is an important step for the Pit & Go network, which is also expanding in emerging countries such as Myanmar and Cambodia. We expect Ricardo Auto Centre, the first advanced workshop model of Pit & Go, to lead the other shops in terms of technology and diagnostic skills level."

To meet the needs of next generation high performance vehicles, Ricardo Auto Centre has also brought in specialist equipment that includes the Hunter Trio - wheel alignment, road force wheel balancer and automatic tyre changer.

A game-changer throughout its four decades in the automotive industry, Ricardo Auto Centre, with this latest venture, has once again upped the standards and consumer experience of car servicing in Singapore, cutting down on servicing time and improving reliability, while keeping prices competitive. The brand's attention to care and detail is evident in the almost spotless workshop, which is maintained in tiptop condition, thereby creating a pleasant environment for staff and customers.

Pit & Go (Ricardo Auto Centre) is located at 160 Sin Ming Drive #02-02/03 Sin Ming AutoCity Singapore (575722). The company can be contacted at [email protected] or 6475 2112.