GAC Motor Philippines breaks ground in Valenzuela City

The groundbreaking ceremony for GAC Motor Valenzuela was led by notable figures in attendance, including (from left to right) Timmy De Leon, Marketing Director, Astara Philippines; Calvin Cheng, Country Manager, GAC Motor International; Franz Decloedt, Brand Head, GAC Motor Philippines; Andre Douglas Tan, President, ADOT Motors Inc.; Danilo Tan, Consultant, ADOT Motors Inc.; Aaron Daniel Tan, Dealer Principal, ADOT Motors Inc

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GAC Motor Philippines, under global mobility leader Astara, intensifies its expansion crusade with its first groundbreaking ceremony in the country for GAC MOTOR Valenzuela.

Set to open in December 2024, GAC MOTOR Valenzuela will be located along MacArthur Highway and shall feature a six-vehicle showroom and a fully equipped service center. The groundbreaking held on September 9 marked the first foray into the automotive industry for ADOT Motors Inc.

The future site will be a fully equipped 3S facility (Sales, Spare parts, and Service), designed in accordance with GAC’s international standards. The service centers are to be outfitted with advanced diagnostic equipment and specialized tools for GAC vehicles and have extensive stocks of genuine spare parts to ensure fast and reliable service for all GAC MOTOR customers.

“We are truly thrilled with all of the consecutive dealership openings and partnerships we have cultivated this 2024, and we are thrilled to welcome our new partner ADOT Motors Inc. Together, we do not just celebrate the first groundbreaking for the brand and the dealership, this pioneering venture is also symbolic of our drive to bring the cutting-edge mobility of GAC Motor to the Filipino people,” said Franz Decloedt, Brand Head of GAC Motor Philippines, Astara Philippines.

“This groundbreaking is a significant milestone for us, as it marks our first venture into the automotive business. We are optimistic about our future with GAC MOTOR and confident that the brand’s reputation for innovation and quality will continue to resonate strongly with Filipino customers, just as it does today,” said Andre Douglas O. Tan, President of ADOT Motors Inc.

GAC MOTOR Philippines is on track to reach 38 dealerships, including appointments, by the end of 2024. Recent openings include locations in key cities such as Bacolod, General Santos City, Iloilo City, Marilao, San Fernando, Santa Rosa, and Cainta. Upcoming dealership locations include BGC, Calamba, Fairview, Tacloban, Matina, and Zamboanga. Later this week, the brand will inaugurate two new locations at Kawit, Cavite and Mindanao Avenue, Quezon City, on the same day.

All GAC MOTOR vehicles come with a comprehensive after-sales warranty of five years or 150,000 kilometers, whichever comes first, ensuring peace of mind for customers. 24/7 emergency roadside assistance is also provided for the first year of purchase.