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BOSCH CAR SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Opportunities exist to join the Bosch Car Service network

Bosch Car Service is a global network of premium independent workshops, working in partnership with the recognised and trusted Bosch brand. The network currently has more than 15,000 workshops in 150 countries and is continuing to grow, with plans in 2023 for significant expansion meaning there are more vacancies to join the network than ever before. Those behind the program explain that the Bosch Car Service concept provides great opportunities for workshops wanting to boost their performance, sales, and marketing. As part of the concept, independent workshops benefit from technician and business training, marketing support, and being connected to a global quality brand, namely Bosch. Network representatives list the following as ways the Bosch Car Service network can help independent workshops: • Business Support: Bosch Car Service offers comprehensive support in all key business areas, including individual consulting on business processes and special guides which aim to improve workshop quality and customer loyalty. • Training: Bosch Car Service offers extensive training opportunities, with a wide range of topics including certified training on hybrid and electric vehicles and numerous business excellence training courses that will contribute to moving your business to the next level. • Marketing Support: to ensure maximum exposure for its members, the Bosch Car

Service concept provides a wealth of marketing support material which can be used within the workshop environment. • Technical Expertise: members are provided with access to a wide range of technical support and expertise. • Partnerships and Loyalty Program: members have access to greater network buying power with multiple product and service suppliers.

Purchases from participating partners translate into rewards points via the Bosch eXtra loyalty rewards program, exclusive to

Bosch Car Service members. • Bosch Car Service Network Nationwide

Warranty Program: Bosch Car Service customers drive away with peace of mind knowing that the network’s Nationwide

Warranty will protect them for 12 months wherever their road trips may take them. • Brand Leverage: when partnering with Bosch

Car Service, your business identity remains visible to your customer base and the trusted

Bosch Car Service brand and its concept support features are added to strengthen your current service offering and local image. Bosch

Car Service says this ensures your business stands out and has a competitive edge over other local independent workshops in your area. To learn more, visit www.boschcarservice.com.au or email Bosch.ServiceNetwork@au.bosch.com

AUTO ONE GROUP WELCOMES BACK NATIONAL CONFERENCE

The conference has returned after losing a number of years to the pandemic

National automotive parts reseller Auto One Group, which operates the Auto One and A1 Autoparts brands, has just returned from a successful National Conference held in the picturesque Hunter Valley in NSW. Members from all over the country converged on the Crowne Plaza resort to take advantage of some long-awaited networking time throughout the three-day event. “The National Conference is an important event for the Auto One group, and it is fantastic to see our Members from all over Australia re-engage with one another, after a few years lost due to the pandemic,” Auto One Group Managing Director, Mark Garwood, said. “Our group is built on the comradery of the membership and developing close partnerships with our suppliers. The conference is such an important event where our members develop these relationships each year.” The conference agenda combines a series of business sessions, with a trade show that was supported by 43 supplier partners offering a range of attractive deals to the Members over the three days. Other highlights included a charity golf day, and a welcome dinner at the spectacular Ben Ean winery, with comedian Arj Barker performing to plenty of laughs. The traditional Gala Dinner closed the event where both the Store and Supplier Awards were presented. “Congratulations to all the award winners, including Auto One Port Augusta and Castle Hill who won the Auto One Store of the Year awards in their respective categories, and A1 Autoparts Picton who took away the A1 Autoparts Store of the Year,” Mark said. Wesfil Australia was acknowledged as the National Supplier of the Year with a unanimous verdict across all states. The Auto One group used this year’s event to raise funds for The Black Dog Institute, which performs important work in the community supporting mental health. $35,000 was raised via donations, prize auctions and some cheeky fines for those who attended. “What I love about the Auto One Group conference is that we can blend important business updates and great supplier deals, all within an engaging and fun atmosphere,” Mark said. “Being able to have a laugh with one another creates a terrific positivity, and energy, and to raise funds for a worthy cause along the way makes it extra special.” For more from Auto One Group, visit www.autoone.com.au