Al Ghandi Auto

Al Ghandi Auto A step ahead of competition

2012-06-24T23:03:00.001-07:00

Buying from Al Ghandi Auto and driving a car or SUV should be a memorable experience.

Al Ghandi Auto, a leading General Motors Automotive Dealership selling Chevrolet and GMC vehicles in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, is driven to provide a constantly evolving market with world-class automotive products, innovation, service and parts support and outstanding customer service.

Al Ghandi Auto has grown to become one of the largest automotive organizations in the Middle East and comprises three divisions with over 650 highly trained employees representing:

Al Ghandi Auto – Chevrolet, GMC and Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
Yaseer Car Rental – Vehicle corporate rental and leasing that provides a vast array of services to its customers with all types of car brands in its fleet and by providing highly professional services.
G-FORCE – Performance vehicles and accessories with specialization of Al Ghandi Customs.

Al Ghandi Auto offers a full range of finance and insurance options using the services of leading banks and insurance companies in the UAE along with a dedicated team of finance and insurance professionals to assist customers with the best options that suits their individual needs.

Speaking about the market performance of the auto sector, Graham R.E. Turner, Chief Executive Officer of Al Ghandi Auto Group said, "The UAE market has remained relatively strong in recent years and, in a constantly evolving market, we have seen major growth opportunities develop in the passenger car sector. With the recent addition of new Chevrolet models, such as the Spark, Sonic and the new Malibu, we have been in a unique position to take advantage of this. We are also seeing strong demand being maintained for lifestyle vehicles such as the GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Silverado and the Camaro."

Turner believes that the auto market will continue to steadily improve and the company has plans to focus on the long-term needs of the marketplace.

"The car industry is always a good economic indicator and we are now seeing a steady growth in demand, not only for cars and SUV's themselves, but also in personlised services, after-sales care and vehicle re-sale. We will continue to grow our number of service points across the UAE and focus on customer needs across the life of his purchase. Our aim is to meet, and exceed, the demands of a growing and more sophisticated market," he said, adding that customer satisfaction is not about only the buying process, it is about the whole experience through the vehicles' life, for the first owner and subsequent purchaser as well.

Al Ghandi Auto is focused on providing its customers with a competitive range of finance and insurance options that best fit their personal requirements. Having the right, flexible options easily available make all the difference in achieving a simple, transparent and positive customer buying experience.

The UAE is known for having a large transient expatriate community and the right finance and insurance options can have a positive impact on sales. The group's ability to satisfy the long term leasing market through Yaseer Rent a Car gives the company an ideal way of meeting the needs of the business community.

Many UAE regulatory bodies are involved in many aspects of the motor industry, especially in road safety, consumer rights and good fiscal management. Al Ghandi Auto has fully supported initiatives such as the GM child seat awareness campaign, young driver training initiatives at the Dubai Autodrome by RTA and many others.

"We also work closely with many government bodies on the formation and implementation of initiatives designed to protect the health and safety of all citizens. Of course, recent changes in UAE Central Bank lending policies for car loans have led to changes in buying patterns and individual customer financial planning. It is not our role to question these regulations of UAE Central Bank but to work within them, as through our finance and insurance departments, to meet our customer's needs." Turner said.

One of the major changes in the group has seen in the local market is the increasing demand for the customization or personalization of cars and SUVs.

"We appreciate that the purchase of a car is a major financial commitment and more and more customers are taking advantage of the vast array of options, paint work and accessories offered by Al ghandi auto and G-Force, in order to ensure their personality is reflected in their purchase." he added.

This can range from the simplest of life style choices e.g. special striping, DVDs, Reversing camera, etc up to complete engine, gearbox, and suspension, styling and paint modifications as featured in the award winning 'Falcon Silverado'.

Buying from Al Ghandi Auto and driving a car or SUV should be a memorable experience. Our aim is to make sure this is true for every customer" he concluded.

Al Ghandi Auto A step ahead of competition

2012-06-05T23:28:00.001-07:00

Buying from Al Ghandi Auto and driving a car or SUV should be a memorable experience.

Al Ghandi Auto has grown to become one of the largest automotive organizations in the Middle East and comprises three divisions with over 650 highly trained employees representing:

Al Ghandi Auto – Chevrolet, GMC and Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
Yaseer Car Rental – Vehicle corporate rental and leasing that provides a vast array of services to its customers with all types of car brands in its fleet and by providing highly professional services.
G-FORCE – Performance vehicles and accessories.

Turner believes that the auto market will continue to steadily improve and the company has plans to focus on the long-term needs of the marketplace.

One of the major changes in the group has seen in the local market is the increasing demand for the customization or personalization of cars and SUVs.

Buying from Al Ghandi Auto and driving a car or SUV should be a memorable experience. Our aim is to make sure this is true for every customer" he concluded.

Visit www.alghandi.com for more details.

Al Ghandi Customs

2012-06-05T00:55:00.001-07:00

Al Ghandi Customs builds customized Chevrolet and GMC vehicles as per the preferences of customers using the Al Ghandi Auto's automotive expertise and heritage. These customized vehicles reflects the passion for craftsmanship and care for individual detail while delivering customer focused vehicle customisations that aim to satisfy the customer with an array of styling, performance and safety needs.

Customers can chose from "off the shelf" customisation packages or work with their professional experts to create one that ultimately fits their individual requirements. A selection of products and services enhancing the vehicle ownership experience, from performance parts and accessories to specialised bodywork and special paints are available to all makes and models vehicles. They also focus on the safety needs for the customers. Al Ghandi Auto also to provide customized seating arrangements to handicapped persons.

Many years of combined automotive customisation knowledge and expertise, combined with frequent advanced training ensure a qualified and professional performance from our dedicated personnel.

For further information on accessories or vehicle customization, please contact Mr. Mohammed Al Ghandi or Mr. James Liddle.

Location Map of Al Ghandi Auto New Showroom at Sheikh Zayed Road

2012-06-05T00:40:00.001-07:00

Location Map of Al Ghandi Auto New Showroom at Dubai - Sheikh Zayed Road near Dubai Garden Centre.

Chevrolet Aveo 2009 in GM Certified

2012-04-14T11:07:00.000-07:00

Chevrolet Aveo 2009 in Al Ghandi Auto GM Certified

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One Vision of Al Ghandi Auto

2012-04-14T10:23:00.002-07:00

Al Ghandi Auto was started in United Arab Emirates with the vision of providing world class automotive products and services to the ambitious and diversified population of UAE.

With one vision, Al Ghandi Automotive Group stands for a goal - Empowering people throughout the region to reach out and connect. This aims at improving customer's life with the best offers of products, services and support.

Al Ghandi Automotive Group was started 40 years back and since then it has grown to become one of largest automotive industry organizations in the Middle East region; comprised of 5 automotive divisions, offering Automotive, Industrial machinery and equipment, car rental & leasing services, and RTA vehicle testing facilities. Al Ghandi group has over 800 highly trained employees branched in 6 locations across the UAE.

Al Ghandi Auto in The Cyber Space

2012-02-10T12:12:00.000-08:00

Al Ghandi Auto has launched its websites to achieve their vision and business growth in the automobile market. Find out what the site delivers to you.

The vision of the Al Ghandi Auto is to emerge as a world class dealer in United Arab Emirates by providing world class automotive products and services. Al Ghandi Auto has launched its websites to achieve this goal, reach out and connect with the customers. There by empowering the people throughout the region and improve customer’s lives with the products, services and support that are easily accessible.

The 2nd quarter of 2011 saw the further development of the alghandi.com website. The site features new video technology which showcases a number of GMC and Chevrolet TV commercials as well as in-house promotional videos. Brochures of the entire GM range of vehicles as well as view all the vehicles currently in stock of the GM Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles division of Al Ghandi Auto.

The video section is updated regularly focusing on Chevrolet sports vehicles and Al Ghandi Auto’s vehicle customization division. The new alghandi.com now features contact information for all showrooms, service centres and parts outlets making it easier for customers to reach us.

Visitors are also able to download up to date brochure of the entire GM range of vehicles. The site provides the viewing of images and prices for the used vehicles from the GM Certified Pre-Owned vehicles division of Al Ghandi Auto.

In June National Auto, an Al Ghandi sister concern have also launched fiat.ae website to coincide with the launch of new Fiat showroom at Ras Al Khor. At the moment the site only features the Fiat 500, however with the arrival of new model the development phase will see the introduction of other models such as the Fiat Bravo.

The two websites are under going further development and construction and after the revamp the site will allow complete communication with the customers including the possibility to book vehicle service appointments and test drive requests online.

New Autoline Dealer System in Al Ghandi Auto

2012-02-10T12:08:00.000-08:00

Al Ghandi Automotive Group had implemented Autoline Dealer Management System alias Kerridge (KCML) an exclusive ERP for auto dealers. Read to find the details.

The Autoline Dealer Management System had gone live in Al Ghandi Automotive group after six months of precision planning and intense preparation. Since then the system, also known as Kerridge has helped bring about a transformation in our automotive operations, greatly improving the availability of data, increasing process efficiency and providing a host of powerful new reports.

Al Ghandi Automotive Group is one of the largest groups in the Middle East with around 1000 employees. The group has five showrooms and one central workshop for leading auto brands. The new two retail parts shop at Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah serves the need for GM original parts in the market.

Al Ghandi Auto is the dealer for GMC and Chevrolet and the group concern National Auto is the dealer for Fiat, Proton and SSangyong. Saeed Mohammed Al Ghandi & Sons another sister concern is the dealer for Iveco trucks, Marvair marine a/c products, Kohler generators and Sea Recovery for marine products. Al Ghandi Electronics is another sister concern outside the automotive group dealing with electronic products including Philips, Whirlpool, etc.

The Autoline implementation project was overseen by Thomas Matthew, Group IT Manager along with a team of consultants from PACC (Professional Application of Computer Company) Systems from Kuwait. Integrating the data from three legacy systems named Dealerman, Telnet and Microsoft Great Plains and converting them into a single new platform, was particularly challenging.

The successful launch was a testament to all those involved from the IT team as well as the many departmental representatives who worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth transition. Autoline now seamlessly integrates every area of the business including showrooms, service and part operations as well as rental, used cars, human resources and payroll.

Al Ghandi Auto was the first UAE Automotive Dealer to implement Auto line using the Sun SPARC Enterprise Servers. The servers are located at the state of the art data centre in Ras Al Khor Complex, Dubai and provide continuous, reliable service throughout our extended business hours.

The next challenge is to integrate Autoline with a portal that enables customers to interact directly through either the internet or the call centre. In the future, customers will be able book service appointments and enquire about the status of their vehicle repair using a fully automated system.

Car Review: GMC Terrain: Built in Generosity

2011-09-03T05:35:00.000-07:00

Giving you more is what the GMC Terrain is all about. There’s more bold contemporary style here than any competitor can muster and the spacious interior reflects a high level of craftsmanship and thoughtful execution that can’t be matched.

It offers the best in advanced technology, like the choice of either a four cylinder or a V6 engine with direct-injection and a standard gas-saving 6-speed automatic transmission which gives it the best highway fuel economy in its class.

There is more thoughtful design in the cabin, including a sliding and reclining split-folding rear seat and intelligent amenities to truly enhance your driving comfort with a standard rearview backup camera that takes the stress out of parking and both video and gaming capabilities in the rear.

The price of GMC Terrain starts at $24,500/-. Terrain comes with six months OnStar a facility that connects you with your GMC offers Automatic Crash Response and access to monthly vehicle diagnostics which will monitor Terrain’s key operating systems.

Terrain is equipped with six air bags and ABS (anti lock brake systems). A standard 100,000 mile or 5 year GMC powertrain limited warranty is provided along with road side assistance and courtesy transportation.

The Bluetooth facility offers hands-free calling and the steering wheel controls allow you to dial by voice and listen calls through audio system. The USB port located in the center armrest storage area allows you to easily play your songs from your iPod or MP3 player or portable memory stick accessible through GMC Terrain’s audio system.

The standard rear vision camera provides a clear picture in left side of the rear view mirror when you put reverse gear and it will go off when you put forward gear.

Terrain comes with 18" Bright Machined Aluminum Wheels and 19” also is possible. The vehicle can be started by remote from your office or home. The windows are Solar-Ray deep-tinted ones which enables a better cooling. Single-zone automatic climate control Air conditioning system and electronic Cruise control are other features of this machine. The Grille is Charcoal with chrome surround and accents that enhances the beauty of GMC Terrain.

The 2011 Terrain SLE1 is designed for efficiency AND performance with the best fuel economy of any SUV or crossover in its class. Experience the power of a direct fuel-injected 4-cylinder engine paired with the convenience of the only standard rear vision camera in its class.

Car Review: Camaro Convertible – The ultimate open-air experience

2011-09-03T03:01:00.000-07:00

The excitement for sports cars continues with Chevrolet’s all-new Camaro Convertible which is engineered for precise ride dynamics. With jaw-dropping design highlighted by sculpted rear shoulders and eye-popping 20” wheels; this is as much a marvel of engineering as it is of design. And underneath the hood, there is the standard model with a 312 horsepower direct injection V6 engine or the SS model, which features the 6.2L V8 engine producing 426 horsepower.

Six speed manual transmissions are standard, with an optional six speed automatic. Inside there are supportive seats with meticulous stitching which let you feel confident but comfortable and all the technology you need. The suspension is performance-tuned with a competitive mode for use in racing events.

The price of convertible starts at $29,275/- you will get the ultimate sports car adventure from this convertible. Its handling will take your breath away and will instantly raise your pulse rates as a natural response to a thrilling, wind-in-your-hair drive.

Camaro's styling and aggressive can be enhanced with dealer-installed Camaro accessories such as: Ground Effects Package, Body-color engine cover, Interior Accent Trim Package, Custom car cover, 21-inch wheels, (13) windscreen, and Stripe packages.

The rigidity and exhilaration of Camaro Convertible is managed with a heat-treated aluminum tower-to-tower brace. The iconic look is ensured with the long hood and short rear deck give Camaro a perfect image which won't be mistaken for anything else. Camaro Convertible is designed to keep you in command with the Driver Information Center and everything inside. "Interior of the Year" award in the Sports Car Category was awarded to 2010 Camaro reclaims the excellence interior of Camaro.

The Free Health Screening Camp

2011-08-29T10:29:00.000-07:00

Under the supervision of Al Ghandi Auto a Free Health Screening Camp was hosted in Mohaisna 2 area of Dubai. Al Ghandi Auto Staff Accommodation at Sonapur, played host to Dr. Moopen’s Healthcare’s ASTER – Community Good Health Programme.

The free health camp was attended by various specialists from ASTER Medical Centres and hospital offered free medical consultations and medicines, was screening more than 550 people from various labour camps for Hypertension, Diabetes and general medical issues.

To fulfill its social commitment and responsibility towards human welfare, DM Healthcare will conduct similar Free Medical/Health Screening Camps as part of its ASTER – “Community Good Health Programme” (CGHP) at various Labour Accomodations in the Gulf Countries.

The mission was successful with the presence of twelve doctors from various specialities, scores of Paramedics and more than fifty volunteers from ASTER Medical Centres and Hospital in Dubai.

Over the years, DM Healthcare has become the leading healthcare network in the region blending the best of technology and talent in its endeavor to providing uncompromising medical attention to the public.

The camp was inaugurated by the Honourable Consul General of India – Shri. Sanjay Verma. On the occasion the presence of Dr. Azad Moopen (Chairman of DM Healthcare) and Senior Officials from Dubai Municipality, Press & Media, DM Healthcare, Al Ghandi Auto and a large gathering make the event a success.

Launch of New Al Ghandi Auto Showroom

2011-08-29T09:49:00.000-07:00

The flagship showroom of Al Ghandi Auto was officially launched on June 2011 on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Showroom is a state-of-the-art structure with the huge glass walls and pillar less and had a space of 95,800 sq.ft. It was inaugurated by Mr. Saeed Mohammed Al Ghandi (Managing Director – Al Ghandi Auto) and the high level delegation include Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi (Managing Director – Al Ghandi Auto), Mr. Graham Turner (Chief Executive Officer – Al Ghandi Auto) and Mr. John Stadwick (President and Managing Director General Motors Middle East Operations).

On the occasion Mr. John reaffirmed the strength of the 23 year partnership between GM and Al Ghandi Auto. The opening ceremony was held in the 35,000 sq. ft. of the new showroom dedicated to displaying the full Chevrolet and GMC vehicle ranges.

The stunning Falcon Silverado was displayed in the showroom which recently won the MBC Action channel’s competition “Battle of the Garages” showcasing the excellence and workmanship of the company’s customization and tuning divisions.

Along with the showroom the brand new Service Centre was also opened behind the Times Square. 29,000 sq. ft service centre features 33 service bays, specially designed waiting lounges, GM quick service and a full range of genuine GM parts and accessories.

Together these two sites demonstrate the company’s continuing commitment to providing market-leading standards of customer service and the very best automotive products. This major investment by Al Ghandi Auto is set to stand the company in good stead as it looks to grow its market share in the UAE over the second half of 2011.