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The Weekend Sun
Bridgestone Select Mt Maunganui: The latest from New Zealand’s fastest growing, comprehensive tyre and auto service. Across New Zealand, Bridgestone has been in the process of converting a number of its key Firestone outlets to full service automotive Bridgestone Select stores.
of service and customer focus they have always been shown by Bridgestone and Firestone. V8 Supercar racer and four time Bathurst 1000 winner Greg Murphy serves as Bridgestone’s brand ambassador, and believes this new style of all-in-one store is just what New Zealanders need.
The Mount Maunganui location, managed by Dillon Hurihanganui, is the latest to undergo extensive development and expansion, as the company meets the growing needs of its customers.
“It’s great to see Bridgestone expanding its range of services so New Zealanders can benefit from an improved automotive experience,” he says. “I look forward to continuing to spread the message about the important role tyres play for drivers in terms of safety, and the quality advice that Bridgestone Select technicians are capable of providing.”
To date, 19 Firestone locations have been converted to the new brand. The combination of WOF, auto servicing, mechanical repairs, brakes, suspension, wheel alignment and batteries, in addition to the existing range of high quality and competitively priced tyres, is proving incredibly popular.
MTA assured, Bridgestone Select stores promote safety, trust and offer excellent value for money. Brands that adhere to these values—such as Bridgestone, Firestone, Century Batteries, Ryco Filters, TRW brake components, Elf Lubricants, Wynn’s Specialty Fluids and Monroe suspension components—feature in the stores.
All Bridgestone Select mechanics are fully qualified, with a minimum of eight years’ experience, ensuring the utmost care, service and expertise to customers and their vehicles. Additionally, the stores cultivate a high-end, modern atmosphere, where customers are treated to fresh coffee, newspapers, magazines and televisions in comfortable waiting areas, and will continue to experience the same high level
“We’re excited about being able to extend our offering beyond tyres and provide customers with
a full service experience,” shares Ken Oyama, Director of Bridgestone New Zealand Limited, explaining that the new brand and stores were developed in response to meet the changing needs of the company’s valued customers and
can now provide even greater convenience by offering a full service automotive experience. You can contact Bridgestone Select Mount Maunganui on 07 574 3368 or visit them at 45 Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui.
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