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As Good As New! MBM & Hap Seng Star Launch Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz Centre

Check this out folks! A pre-owned centre that looks better than most new car showrooms… wow. In the tradition of delivering an “exceptional automotive experience to customers”, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Sdn Bhd (MBM) together with authorised dealer Hap Seng Star (HSS) have launched the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Centre by Hap Seng Star Kinrara. With an investment of RM41.6 million, this new pre-owned centre reflects the combined efforts of both principal and authorised dealer to provide customers with more options and thus forging an even greater connection to a wider customer audience for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Nice one!

“We are pleased to launch this first standalone Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned Centre by Hap Seng Star. It not only represents an extension of the Mercedes-Benz brand, but also helps us further enhance our reach to a broader customer audience. As our dealer network grows with the launch of this Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned Centre, so too does our ambition to create new experiences for our customers. Our successful partnership with Hap Seng Star allows us to continue creating customer touchpoints and most importantly, bringing the Mercedes-Benz brand closer to our customers,” said Mercedes-Benz Malaysia President and CEO, Dr Claus Weidner.

With a built-up area of 46,210 sq ft, the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Centre by Hap Seng Star Kinrara is able to display over 100 showroom vehicles, which makes it the biggest pre-owned centre and is managed by 24 personnel to deliver a complete one-stop solution in sales and financial services exclusively for Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned vehicles. The facility is equipped with a lifestyle café, children’s playground and Mercedes-Benz lifestyle products are also available for purchase.

Commenting on the launch, Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad Group Chief Operating Officer and Hap Seng Star Chief Executive, Mr Harald Behrend, said, “It gives us great pleasure to launch this standalone Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned centre in Malaysia. Here, in this dedicated facility, we are able to deliver to our customers the same driving experience as owners of a new Mercedes-Benz.”

To-date, this is Hap Seng Star‘s second Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-owned centre, the first centre was established in Hap Seng Star Balakong Autohaus in 2016. Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Centre by Hap Seng Star Kinrara is located at No. 18, Jalan BK 1/13, Bandar Kinrara Industrial Park, Puchong, Selangor, on the same street as Mercedes-Benz Hap Seng Star Kinrara Autohaus.

In conjunction with the launch of Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Centre by Hap Seng Star Kinrara, Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia and Hap Seng Star officially introduced Young Star Agility Financing, a programme that offers Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts a chance to own a certified pre-owned Mercedes-Benz cars in impeccable condition and at an attractive and market price.

“With Young Star Agility Financing, we are empowering more customers with the ability to own a Mercedes-Benz vehicle. By creating a comprehensive, yet innovative financing and flexible insurance solutions, Young Star Agility Financing is customized for individuals who seek value, unrivalled benefits and most importantly, peace-of-mind coverage,” said Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia, Managing Director, Mr Mike Ponnaz.

Under Young Star Agility Financing, Mercedes-Benz customers enjoy flexible end of agreement options and end-to-end solutions such as flexible financing, insurance solutions, service maintenance and extended limited warranty tailored to the customers’ preference. Further ensuring customers’ peace-of-mind, the future value of Mercedes-Benz vehicles will be guaranteed by Hap Seng Star.

In conjunction with the launch of Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Centre by Hap Seng Star Kinrara, an opening carnival will be held on the weekends of the 6th and 14th October 2018. The carnival which is open to the public, allows visitors to explore the widest selection of Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz Certified vehicles. Customers who made a booking from now until 30th November could stand a chance at winning a premier massage chair and many other valuable prizes.

“As always, we remain focused on providing our customers with the Best Products and Best Customer Experience. We will continue expanding customer touchpoints nationwide, investing in developing key areas including talent, technology, production and service,” concluded Dr Weidner.

Young Star Agility Financing is currently available at Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Centre at Hap Seng Star Kinrara and Mercedes-Benz Hap Seng Star Balakong Autohaus. Customers can get more information by visiting https://www.mercedes-benz.com.my/passengercars/buy/used-cars/stage.module.html#

 

Chris Wee has been in the motoring journalism scene since the early 90's, cutting his teeth with publications such as Highway Malaysia, Asian Auto, Auto International, and later on as Editor of Asean Autocar and Malaysian EVO, for which he was its Managing Editor for 7-years, He's also been with NST Cars, Bikes & Trucks, and started his on-line motoring career with Autofreaks.com. Piston.my may be his last stop in a motoring journalism career that spans more than two decades.

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