KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS AutoExpert welcomes Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One (F1) driver, George Russell, for a special visit at its flagship outlet here to showcase the services provided at the one-stop solutions centre.

During the visit, George Russell was introduced to the various functions and solutions offered for all automotive services. The workshop is equipped with highly trained technicians and uses genuine PETRONAS lubricants and fluids developed with the same Fluid Technology SolutionsTM formulation that powered the team to its eighth World Constructors’ Championship.

Proud owner of PETRONAS AutoExpert Kuala Lumpur flagship outlet at Jalan Chan Sow Lin, Zulkanin Jaharudin commented, “We are excited to demonstrate the full range of services available at PETRONAS AutoExpert to F1 sensation George Russell. Having my workshop affiliated with a trusted global brand in lubricants and functional fluids, which produces winning products such as PETRONAS Syntium and PETRONAS Tutela, continues to assure customers of the high-quality automotive services they will receive.”

“The visit to the PETRONAS AutoExpert centre was very interesting as it showed me just how important PETRONAS customers are to them. From its innovative products, down to the team’s professionalism - it was really interesting to see the same fluid technology that is used to keep our F1 cars at the most optimum condition on the F1 track transfer over to benefit every consumer on the road,” added George Russell.

PETRONAS AutoExpert currently has 14 outlets within its network in Malaysia. The first outlet was opened in April 2019 in Shah Alam’s Seksyen 15 and by the end of 2022, the network is expected to have a total of 50 outlets. All outlets have a standardised appearance to provide consistency of service and quality assurance to the customers.

At the outlets, customers can enjoy various amenities, including a comfortable lounge equipped with complimentary snacks and beverages as well as a surau (prayer room). PETRONAS AutoExpert also provides convenience by offering customers with options to book service packages online via Lazada, mobile workshop services via the Pomen app and e-payment via Setel.

Outside of Malaysia, there are more than 3,000 outlets within the PETRONAS AutoExpert Network across China, Europe and South America.

PETRONAS is also currently in partnership with Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) to support local entrepreneurs under the MARA-PETRONAS Automotive Entrepreneur Program, which kickstarted in June 2020. Under this initiative, qualified entrepreneurs are able to receive support in the form of business development fund, professional training modules and business development & marketing guidance towards the opening of PETRONAS AutoExpert outlets.

Those interested to be part of the PETRONAS AutoExpert Network can reach out to M Dhiyauddin Abdullah at mdhiyauddin.abdullah@petronas.com.my or Mohd Shamsul Azhari at mshamsulazhari.msopi@petronas.com.my .

ABOUT PETRONAS LUBRICANTS INTERNATIONAL (PLI)

PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) is the global lubricants manufacturing and marketing arm of PETRONAS, the national oil corporation of Malaysia. Established in 2008, PETRONAS Lubricants International manufactures and markets a full range of high-quality automotive and industrial lubricants products in over 100 markets globally. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, PLI has over 30 marketing offices in 28 countries, managed through regional offices in Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Turin, Belo Horizonte, Chicago and Durban.

Currently ranked among the top 10, PLI is driving an aggressive business growth agenda to secure its position as a leading global lubricants company at the forefront of the industry. For more information, please visit www.pli-petronas.com.

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Photo Caption 01 - PETRONAS Formula One (F1) driver, George Russell filling up a vehicle with PETRONAS Syntium 7000 engine oil, developed with the same Fluid Technology SolutionsTM formulation that powered the team to its eighth World Constructors’ Championship.
Photo Caption 02 – George Russell signs a plaque to commemorate his visit to the PETRONAS AutoExpert flagship outlet in Kuala Lumpur, witnessed by owner Zulkanin Jaharudin.
Photo Caption 03 - George Russell with the crew and staff of the PETRONAS AutoExpert flagship outlet on Jalan Chan Sow Lin.

SOURCE: PETRONAS LUBRICANTS INTERNATIONAL (PLI) 

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