MANILA, Philippines - Typhoon Ondoy’s wrath has damaged not only lives but properties as well including cars and other types of vehicles. News reports show the extent of the destruction such as graphic footages of automobiles submerged in floodwaters and worse being swept away by rampaging waters and piled up one after another just like Matchbox toys. The onslaught has brought a juggernaut of problems for car owners such as breakdown of electronic circuits, onboard computer boxes & brake systems, engine and suspension troubles and corrosion of batteries, terminals and metal parts.
The countless horror stories of motorists and the deluge of wrecked automobiles in auto service shops in the typhoon’s aftermath inspired Rapide Auto Service Experts, the leading car care service center in the country, to help ease the financial and emotional burden of the flood victims by offering a whopping 30% discount on its services such as oil change, tune-up, fluid flush & fill package which comes with a FREE carwash for the whole month of October 2009. “On top of this, we also offered free towing to the first 100 callers whose cars were ruined by the floods. This is the company’s own way of helping our motorists and kababayans who were greatly affected by the disaster,” said Henry Nograles, Rapide’s operations manager.
Aside from all these generous freebies, Rapide also provided free check-up and diagnosis for computer boxes which most modern cars are equipped with. Nograles said these computer boxes are very vital since it controls most of the car’s functions and replacing it is very costly. “It is imperative to have it checked right away after being immersed in flood water to further minimize the damage,” he added. The promos were applicable for flood-affected vehicles.
Rapide has been in the business of providing top-notch car care and repair services since 1988. It was widely credited for professionalizing an otherwise informal industry and now, the brand is associated with premium quality auto care services. What sets it apart from others is its professional and customer-centered approach on its services such as car maintenance, suspension, brakes, and air-conditioning repairs. On top of these, Rapide offers quality parts replacement, warranties, lifetime guarantees for brake pad replacements and documentation of a client car’s diagnostic history.
Rapide has over 50 branches nationwide and has pioneered the “hassle-free service” and “quick service” concept in car care. It is probably the only auto care center that provides a history of client’s automobile diagnosis and problems. This comes in handy when diagnosing and analyzing future troubles of the car. The successful formula of the Rapide business model prompted public demand for franchising. Call the Rapide hotlines at 8903913, 896-9726, 0918-9727433 (Smart), 0917-8589522 (Globe), 0923-6586079 or visit www.rapide.com.ph for more information.