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Liew Koon Marketing Focuses on Proper Tyre Repair Training
With more than 30 years of experience in tyre re- pairing, Liew Koon Mar- keting Sdn Bhd has successfully established reputable image in the industry.
“There are many tyre repair kits and tools suppliers in the market qualities. The approach of crafting a knowledge-based strategy with our expertise has set us apart from the other players in the market. We have developed a training pro- gramme to address the common tyre repair issues and shortcom- ings,” said Managing Director Louis Liew.
An improper repair, he said, not only may void a tyre warranty but also damage the tyre. Driving on an inadequate repaired tyre is danger- ous, as it could result in poor ve- hicle handling and control, which could lead to an accident, causing serious personal injury or death.
“Any repair without dismounting the tyre is improper because it is im- portant to inspect the inside of the tyre to ensure that there is no hid- den damage. The local market is currently dominated by tyre repair string plugs, which is a fast repair solution, but it is an emergency and temporary repair seal only. If the tyre servicing centre only takes two minutes to repair your punctured
From right : Gary Liew, Director; Louis Liew, Managing Director and Steve Liew, Sales and Marketing, Liew Koon Marketing Sdn Bhd.
passenger car tyre, which will cost you as little as RM5 to RM8, it is for sure not a per- manent repair. The permanent tyre repair will take at least 15 to 20 minutes with a higher cost,” he explained.
To perform a proper tyre repair, he pointed out that the tyre servicing centre owner will have to invest in proper tyre repair tools and repair solutions. “Tyre servicing operators a successful tyre repair. Our extensive indus- try experience and expertise, coupled with customer feedback, enables us to develop our customers.”
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