Repairs ‘Round the World: Fix Network celebrates grand opening in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ⁠— Fix Network World is celebrating the opening of 17 facilities in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Gulf Motor Company (GMC), a part of United Motors Group (UMG).

Fix Network first launched its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) this past January and has since established 17 locations, including the largest Fix Auto in the world at a staggering 6,359 square metres (68,447 sq. ft.). According to estimates from the team in Riyadh, the facility’s capacity is a whopping 880 vehicles per month, with plans for growth via multiple shifts as the business grows.

Equipment at the Fix Auto Collision and Service facilities includes Spanesi aluminum bays, chassis benches and paint booths; GYS welding equipment; BASF paints and Total Energies lubricants and oils. OEM certifications include Kia for collision and Jetour for both collision and service, with plans to expand the manufacturer certifications in the future.

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Fix Auto Collision and Fix Auto Service have invested significantly in training their workforce and adopting the latest automotive repair technologies, including a dedicated training centre at its Fix Auto Collision Faisaliah (Exit 18) – Riyadh facility.

“Our expansion in the KSA reflects our global commitment to delivering the highest standards of automotive repair and customer service,” Steve Leal, president and CEO of Fix Network, said. “We are proud to be part of the KSA automotive industry through our partnership with GMC and look forward to continuing our growth, innovation and leadership in this dynamic market.”

“The Saudi customer is expecting a unique customer experience during his/her vehicle ownership journey,” said Hassan M. Al-Shamrani, Group CEO of GMC. “We, as GMC, are proud to be with a global brand like Fix Network which strives for customer excellence. The Saudi vision is towards an unparalleled future, a digital and connected age, and our services are also headed in the same direction.”

“GMC has the experience and operational know-how in the Middle East market to expand Fix Network in KSA with certified staff and technicians servicing customers based on global standards of Fix Network,” said Craig Hardie, Group COO of GMC. “The partnership between these two businesses will deliver a new customer-centric experience.”