SAMACO Automotive begins new era with official opening of new Porsche Centre Jeddah

With the official opening procedures on Monday, the 20th of June, SAMACO Automotive (Saudi Arabian Marketing and Agencies Co. Ltd.) announces the opening of the new state-of-the-art Porsche Centre Jeddah. Located at King Road, the new facility offers all customer-relevant services under one roof, from sales, service to the timely provision of spare parts by a spacious parts stock area. The opening is part of SAMACO’s strategic expansion plan to provide exceptional services to its customers throughout the Kingdom by opening modern facilities that feature integrated services to ensure maximum customer satisfaction. 

Construction of the 7,000 square metre facility started in March 2010. After slightly more than a year, Porsche Centre Jeddah boasts a main showroom for 16 new cars on the ground floor as well as a dedicated pre-owned vehicle display area on the Mezzanine floor. The integrated modern service facility includes 16 work bays as well as a fully equipped quick service centre with three service bays. At a time up to 45 cars can be stored for the purpose of servicing. In addition, the building offers ample space for administration offices and a spare parts warehouse, ensuring that repairs get done within the shortest time possible. 

The new facility will be the workplace for forty Porsche staff members. 

Speaking at the occasion, Mohammad Wajih Sharbatly, Chief Executive of SAMACO Automotive, emphasized on the importance of the new integrated centre and what it represents to Porsche customers in and around the city of Jeddah. 

In his opening address to media representatives and invited customers, he stated: “The rapid urban development of Jeddah and the high demand for Porsche cars motivated us to expand our presence in the city. I am confident that with this new Porsche Centre, we will serve our clients better as we strive to exceed their expectations to the fullest extent. Our facility represents a benchmark for the local automotive business and we hope will soon become a commonly known landmark in the city.” 

As a special guest of honour, Bernhard Maier, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, spoke about the international success of the Porsche brand around the world. He pointed out that with its 17 per cent growth rate in 2010, SAMACO Automotive contributed to the overall company’s achievement. Maier added: “The opening of this new Porsche Centre here in Jeddah, a city with a determined growth strategy, represents another important milestone for us in the Kingdom by increasing our presence in the market place and echoing our reputation as the world’s leading sports car manufacturer. There is no doubt that the new facility matches the high standards and luxury of products.” 

Located at King Road, Porsche Centre Jeddah is open to visitors from Saturday till Thursday from 10:00 am till 1:30 pm and again from 5:00 pm till 10:00 pm. The new telephone number for general inquiries is 9200 22911.