Expand the Network, DFSK Opens New Dealers in Makassar

By : Hariyanto And Aldi Firhand. A | Monday, August 20 2018 - 21:34 IWST

DFSK is present at GIIAS 2018 (Photo: Ridwan / Industry.co.id)
DFSK is present at GIIAS 2018 (Photo: Ridwan / Industry.co.id)

INDUSTRY.co.id - Jakarta - Dongfeng Sokon (DFSK) spread its wings to the Sulawesi region, marked by the first introduction of DFSK in the city of Makassar and the creation of new dealers. The reason for the selection of this city is because Makassar City is the center of business and economic activity in the Province of South Sulawesi.

The increase in the number of vehicles as much as seven percent each year since 2014 in the city of Makassar, is evidence of a positive stretch of the economy of South Sulawesi Province.

"This is what drives the DFSK to expand its network in the South Sulawesi region, by opening a dealer in the city of Makassar, as well as introducing our newest flagship product, Glory 580," said Franz Wang, Managing Director of Sales Center at PT Sokonindo Automobile through media received by INDUSTRY.co.id, Monday (08/20/2018).

DFSK is confident and optimistic that expanding the network to Makassar is the right step to bring the Glory 580 SUV. DFSK Glory 580 is a modern, sophisticated product that is equipped with international technology and reflects high product quality.

The opening of the Makassar DFSK dealer is under the auspices of PT Auto Indo Utama, which is part of the Auto Kencana Group located on Jl. Urip Sumoharjo Km 7, Tello Baru, Panakkukang, Makassar, South Sulawesi, and was built using a standard equipped with 3S (Sales, Services, Spare Parts) services.

The dealer that stands on an area of ​​1300 square meters with an area of ​​800 square meters and consists of 3 floors, comes with offering maximum facilities and comfort for DFSK customers.

Not only that, the DFSK Makassar dealer has also been equipped with 12 stalls, 5 stalls equipped with two post lifts to serve services every day which are supported by trained technicians according to standards and qualifications, so that it is always optimal in providing the best service for customers. The dealer is also equipped with a 15-square-meter spare parts warehouse that ensures the availability of spare parts quickly and accurately for DFSK customers.

"We as one of the main dealers of DFSK are confident and optimistic that with our investment in Makassar is the right step. South Sulawesi Province is a province with good economic development and has the potential to continue to grow and become one of the supporting regions of the Indonesian automotive industry, especially in the eastern part of Indonesia, "explained Andee Y. Yoestong, President Director of PT Auto Indo Utama.

PT Auto Indo Utama plans to expand in the future by opening ten outlets spread across Sumatra, Sulawesi, Jakarta and Tangerang.

The presence of DFSK in the city of Makassar is also supported by a strong dealer network. Because the DFSK has planned to have four other 3S dealer locations in the Sulawesi region, namely Gorontalo Manado, Kendari, Palu.

"In addition to promising business potential, the presence of DFSK in Makassar is also to realize the commitment to provide the best quality service and easy access for all DFSK customers, especially in the South Sulawesi region," Franz Wang said.

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