With this entry, GoMechanic now becomes a network of 500+ service centers across 25+ cities in India, servicing 20 lakh+ cars in a year
Kochi : GoMechanic which is now India’s largest network of technology-enabled car service Centers on DATE 2020 announced its expansion into Kochi as a part of its Tier II city expansion drive with 5+ plus Service Centers across the city and 10+ service centres in the pipeline. India is home to an estimated 3 crore plus cars with an unorganised after-sales network of over 3 lakh individual independent workshops. The sector is generally marked with major issues that customers face ranging from overcharging to lack of authentic diagnosis along with genuine replacement of parts. GoMechanic addresses these issues by providing car service and repairs at 40% lower prices compared to the company dealerships with no compromise on quality and entirely genuine spare parts directly sourced from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). In fact, all service Centers in the company’s network follow manufacturer prescribed processes while servicing a vehicle.
GoMechanic through its website and mobile application believes in providing value to its customers and for that, it ensures affordable, transparent, and upfront pricing with no hidden charges, professionally trained mechanics, and free pick & drop of the vehicle offering convenience. It aims to become a brand that customers rely on for all their car care worries.
Commenting on the market entry, Kushal Karwa, IIM-A 2012 alumnus & Co-Founder, GoMechanic said, “We are delighted to enter the Kochi market which we consider as one of the high potential markets in India for car servicing. Kochi has a high density of cars where the owners are paying significantly higher for their servicing and accidental repairs. So, our value proposition is sure to find quick and greater acceptance in this market.” “With our 360-degree ecosystem of workshops, spares shops and warehouses, we plan to consistently expand the portfolio of services we provide to the people of Kochi”
About GoMechanic: Started by IIT and IIM Alumni; Kushal Karwa, Amit Bhasin, Rishabh Karwa & Nitin Rana, GoMechanic, founded in 2016, is currently India’s largest network of technology-enabled car service and spare part Centers, offering a seamless experience at the convenience of a tap. GoMechanic’s asset-light model with centralized bulk procurement of spare parts from original manufacturers and suppliers, low real-estate overheads, and technology-driven efficiency, results in significant savings which are passed onto the customers. Currently, GoMechanic has over 500 car repair workshops & across 25 cities in India, including Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai & Kolkata. It currently services 2+ million customers annually and is targeting 10 million customers by 2021.
