TYREPAC- Asia’s First Tyre Retail Portal opens in China

GUANGZHOU, CHINA, December 8 2009 – Tyrepac today announced the official launch of Tyrepac China (www.tyrepac.com.cn). Consumers in China now have a trustworthy and transparent platform to compare multiple brands and patterns of tyres. Upon purchase and payment online, consumers can select from a list of appointed retailers to have their tyres changed, or have them delivered to a location of their choice.



“The launch of Tyrepac China is truly a new benchmark for us. It has come at a time when we are already seeing very promising results in South East Asia.” said Tyrepac Managing Director & co-founder, Ler Hwee Tiong. “Consumers in China see the benefit of online purchase, just like how motorists in the rest of the world have come to fully embrace the convenience of shopping online for tyres.”

Tyrepac aims to simplify the purchase of tyres which can be technical to the layman by offering a comprehensive range of tyre brands and sizes, and complete price transparency. Be it the budget-conscious motorist to the motoring enthusiast, Tyrepac allows consumers to select, compare and purchase tyres that best suit their individual motoring needs from the comfort of their homes and offices, saving time and money. Tyrepac also hope to impart essential tyre knowledge in its helpful and convenient tyre portal.

“There is a lack of price transparency amongst retailers and garages, which means motorists would have to visit several outlets to ensure they get the best deals and tyres that they want.” noted Ler. “Tyrepac bridges this gap by offering motorists the perfect platform for price and product comparison at one single and convenient location. This is the first time such a service is made available in this region.”

Tyrepac presently caters to Beijing, Shanghai city and four other provinces in Central and Southern China, but will be expanding its operations to cover the whole of China within the next six to nine months. Tyrepac is targeting to have more than 3,000 fitment locations for consumers to select from throughout China. Tyrepac is now fully operational in China, Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, with South Korea set to be officially launched in the coming months.

“If you just look at how China is embracing the internet, and online shopping in particular, Tyrepac China’s potential will be apparent soon. We are really looking into the future for the China market”, says Ler.

Tyrepac’s website provides an intuitive and easy-to-use interface, which makes it simple for users to search for tyres based on car models, tyre brands or specific tyre dimensions. Tyrepac customer service consultants are available through phone, live chat or email to provide expert advice for motorists who have enquiries on suitable tyres for their vehicle.

Apart from purchasing tyres, customers can read and post reviews on tyres, and find pertinent information on tyre related matters. Other value added services on the portal includes allowing customers to interact with each other through an online forum.

Consumers can now purchase tyres online via Tyrepac China’s website at www.tyrepac.com.cn or contact a customer service consultant through the hotline number at 400-623-4232.