Discover how Bosch Car Service can help grow your workshop and prepare you for the future of auto repair.
Why
Bosch Car Service
Our Commitment
Bosch Car Service was created for independent auto repair shops. Joining the network provides valuable support to help you achieve your business goals. Enhance customer satisfaction and build stronger relationships with our dedicated support. Learn more about the Bosch Car Service partnership below..
Coaching
As a Bosch Car Service, a dedicated Regional Service Manager is with you every step of the way, coaching you through customised industry and financial strategies designed specifically for your workshop. Our Regional Service Managers aim to improve the performance of your workshops.
Marketing
As a Bosch Car Service partner, Bosch’s marketing platform and solutions are designed with your workshop in mind. Our systems and processes will help you build an online identity and communicate effectively with your customers.
Training
Becoming a Bosch Car Service gives you a competitive advantage when it comes to training. We offer access to both technical and business training to help your shop adapt with and not to, the auto repair industry.
Partnerships
Bosch Car Service has formed strategic partnerships with leading brands to give our workshop owners every possible advantage such as;
Discovery Insure
Discovery Insure offers its clients up to a 20% discount on servicing and repairs performed at any Bosch Car workshop, as part of their Vitality Drive programme. Being one of the largest insurers, Bosch Car gains access to a substantial pool of customers.
Genric Insurance
As Genric Insurance’s official repair partner, you will benefit from thousands of customers who visit our workshops every year for their mechanical warranty claims.
Fuchs
FUCHS Lubricants SA is the official provider of engine oils to Bosch Car Service and as such all workshops enjoy preferential pricing on FUCHS’s product line-up.
Digital Ecosystem - Auto Manage
As a business owner, you have a lot on your plate, not least managing your accounting and inventory control. AutoManage offers software accounting solutions designed for workshops to enhance efficiency, reduce complaints, and improve profitability.
Workshop Equipment
Bosch Solutions for the Future: Comprehensive workshop equipment, software, and expertise for modern vehicle service delivering efficient diagnosis, maintenance, and repair from a trusted single source.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there minimum requirements to join the Bosch network?
Yes, there are several requirements to join the Bosch Network, such as number of bays, qualified technicians, geolocation, equipment (including lifts), and more. We will cover these in detail when you contact us.
Does Bosch provide workshop space?
No, we do not provide workshop space directly, but we are actively working with key property brokers to identify suitable premises for workshops in our areas of interest.
What areas are available?
We have identified several locations where we believe there is an opportunity to open a new EBCS or BCS in the following Hot Spots listed below.
Gauteng:
Roodepoort | Bedfordview | Krugersdorp | Centurion | Rosebank | Hydepark | Vanderbijlpark | Nigel | Heidelberg
Limpopo:
Polokwane | Bela-Bela
Free State:
Sasolburg | Kroonstad | Parys
Kwa-Zulu Natal / Mpumalanga:
Umtata | Kokstad | Harding | Vryheid | Dundee | Eshowe
Eastern Cape:
East London | Port Elizabeth
Western Cape:
Stellenbosch | Vredenburg | Knysna | Mossel Bay | Malmesbury
Can I keep my workshop name?
Yes, your name will remain the same but all other branding will be updated to conform with our Corporate Identity guidelines.
Are staff and technicians appointed or provided by Bosch?
We do not provide staff, but we can advise you on the staffing requirements needed to support and run your operation effectively.
Does Bosch supply parts directly to the workshop?
No, we do not supply parts directly to your workshop; however, we have preferred suppliers who can provide all the necessary parts. These include Diesel Electric, Midas, Goldwagen, and others.
Can I still use spare parts other than Bosch?
Yes, you can. Bosch offers a wide range of quality parts but if there is an availability issue then using OE-approved parts is allowed.