F&E Autostore opens biggest service facility in Bacolod

The biggest and most advanced automotive store and service complex in Visayas and Palawan is now open as F&E Family of Stores lifts the roll-ups for the public opening of F&E Bacolod-Singcang Goodyear Autocare on September 17, 2016.

We went all the way to Bacolod to attend the media launching and grand opening party graced by Brazilian actor and model Daniel Matsunaga.

“This is our big gift to the Negrense motoring community after 23 strong years of patronage and trust they gave the F&E brand of service.” said Emmanuel S. Aguillon, Senior Vice President and Chief Finance Officer of F&E Group, the parent company of F&E Family of Stores (Automotive).

From the original 11 service bays, F&E Bacolod-Singcang has expanded to 33 service bays so that it can service more car owners which may avail of basic car services such as Wheel Alignment, Wheel Balancing, Tire mounting, Tire Rotation, Vulcanizing, Oil Change, Suspension and Transmission, Brake System, Engine Repaint, Tune-up, Clutch System, Steering System, Under chassis Repair, Cooling System, Belts, Air-conditioning, Electrical System, and Basic or Comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Services. Servicing is now further extended to Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks.

F&E Bacolod-Singcang Goodyear Autocare is also the Spare Parts and Service partner of Hino Trucks in Negros.

Vehicle owners in Bacolod and motorists visiting Bacolod can now avail of automotive service every day (Monday to Sunday) even on weekends when they are usually free from work schedule.

Recently, F&E added the Sunshine brand to its portfolio, making the company home to a nationwide distribution of world class brand of Automotive Service Equipment such as wheel aligner, wheel balancer, tire changer and lifter. This development leveraged the modernization of all 8 branded service centers operated by F&E in Panay, Negros and Palawan (Goodyear Autocares, Valvoline Service Centers and a Bridgestone Service Center).

Leading the battery of innovative technology available at the new F&E Bacolod-Singcang Goodyear Autocare is Sunshine 3D 360 Degrees Wheel Aligner. This compact and portable digital alignment system can move from one service bay to another and point at any direction with auto adjust laser bar resulting to improved precision – making sure your wheels are at the right angle and your tires get even tread wear and optimum mileage. (Also available at F&E Iloilo-Buen Viaje.)

The new All Brand Car Scanner is now available and can get modern vehicle diagnosis at the fingertips. This technology, usually offered at brand specific franchise car dealers is now available at F&E for all brands of modern cars, pick-up trucks and SUVs. Motorists get the peace of mind knowing the vehicle is running in good shape and adjustments are made before things get worse. (Also available at branches in Panay.)

To make F&E a truly one-stop-shop for automotive care, the following services now join the portfolio: Brake Lathe, Repainting, Collision Repair and Car Wash.

F&E Bacolod also has a Motoring Family Lounge and Café, where parents, friends and even kids can choose from a variety of corners to stretch out, play, grab a snack or a full meal. It has a full cafe, play nook for children and even a comfy massage chair for waiting customers.

“At F&E, the joyful journey and safety of the family is at the center of everything that we do. We work passionately to deliver value that connects generations to their dreams and to champion every journey," Filamie S. Aguillon, CEO and General Manager of F&E Group said during the press briefing.

F&E Bacolod-Singcang Goodyear Autocare opens at 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday to Sunday. For information, please call +63 34 433 1163 or 433 1181, Telefax +63 34 707 2725 or 708 8371.