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**aargee** · 07-17-2012, 07:49 PM

Already Castrol Bike Service is bleeding (that includes complete servicing), not sure how Bosch could provide USP in business

Three years ago, there was similar setup out of Bangalore, Auto Point or something. Not sure what happened to them. They were saying by end of 2009/beginning 2010 they'll start some franchise in Chennai, its 2012 mid & they're no where to be seen.

Two wheeler market is very sensitive unlike car; let's see how Bosch fares in two-wheeler servicing.

**jnaruka** · 07-18-2012, 02:38 AM

where is the sole bosch ebs outlet in delhi?

**asif** · 07-18-2012, 10:55 AM

Its a high risk venture for anyone. Most of us after the warranty period would not consider giving the bike for service at the showroom, left alone a 3rd party agency who is as expensive if not higher than the ASC. Its not only a matter of reputation that the ASC have but also the cost factor plays in. Most of the parts are simply replaced rather being repaired.

Considering that majority of the population are commuters in India, if focused on the niche market could end up as it is with Castrol bike zone.

**Satyamzma** · 07-18-2012, 11:06 AM

I got serviced my Santro once in Bosch service center...Very good service outlet IMHO ... I hope they do good in servicing Bikes as well...

**itsmevini123** · 07-18-2012, 12:35 PM

Is anybody done the his bike service from castrol SVC, how is it

, some says its good some not...

**princesirohi** · 07-19-2012, 01:08 AM

express bike service-- now what is that ? something like a bike servicing in 10 mins or so.... ?

and excluding engine and tyre work means ??? i can understand the tyre part but excluding engine ???

so they will be cleaning air filter, chain setting, brake tightening and wash the bike and bingo.... express bike service.

couldn't get the concept. if they wanna open bike service center they hav to do all the work specially engine part.

and there is cost factor too.

**aargee** · 07-19-2012, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by princesirohi View Post

and excluding engine and tyre work means ??? i can understand the tyre part but excluding engine ???

What I try to understand excluding engine means is, except the cylinder replacement or work that involves whole day like mounting/dismounting from the frame might not be undertaken.

They might not refuse smaller works like, engine oil/filter replacement, tappet adjustment, brake adjustment/replacements, decarb, fork & stay assy work, cabling issues. Most of these work involves half to a day's work provided the spares are readily available.

Originally posted by princesirohi View Post

so they will be cleaning air filter, chain setting, brake tightening and wash the bike and bingo.... express bike service.

+1; Lol

Originally posted by princesirohi View Post

if they wanna open bike service center they hav to do all the work specially engine part

Not that easy to start especially from ground zero; especially when it involves buying spares from several third parties.

**abhi_underdog** · 07-19-2012, 09:43 AM

I would definitely want to give them a try and hope that they arent too expensive. original equipment service centres arent too great either. A welcome move.

**nagsgwda007** · 07-20-2012, 03:01 AM

This is a welcome move. Also, a very risky one considering the volatile and sensitive market. ASC sux big time.. they are just after money changing parts where a simple repair work would do.. they scare the less educated customers by telling anything they want and make them pay heavily for minor repair works. This move from Bosch would surely reduce a bit of daylight looting from the ASC. lets see how it works..

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Bosch moves into two-wheeler service business, sets up 10 bike service centers

Bosch moves into two-wheeler service business, sets up 10 bike service centers

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