Vespa and Aprilia reopens its dealerships across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

• Vespa and Aprilia dealerships across Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Bhimavaram, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vizianagaram, Nellore and Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh; and showrooms in Hyderabad, Warangal, and Mahabubnagar in Telangana are operational, with utmost care across all touchpoints
• All the dealerships to follow social distancing norms and adhere to health and sanitization protocols

Pune, 25 May 2020: Piaggio India’s Vespa and Aprilia dealerships are now open in Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Bhimavaram, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Vizianagaram and Nellore; additionally, showrooms in Hyderabad, Warangal and Mahabubnagar are ready to serve the esteemed customers with great offerings. The opening of dealerships is done in a staggered manner for a few days, post receiving permission from respective local authorities. All the touchpoints across the 20 dealerships have been partially operational with due health, safety, and care measures; showrooms and workshops are completely sanitized in accordance with the guidelines introduced by the company for maximum safety of the employees and customers. The guidelines and protocols have been developed to follow including usage of the Arogya Setu App.

The dealerships are operating in a safe environment and the teams are following social distancing protocols including contactless greeting, wearing protective gear, and using hand sanitizers while addressing the sales and service needs of the customer. Customers can call and pre-book service appointments to avoid crowding at the dealership.

Beyond the staggered opening of its sales channels, Piaggio India has also resumed manufacturing operations at its Baramati plant for the supply of the iconic Vespa and sporty Aprilia scooters.  
   
Commenting on the reopening of the dealerships, Mr. Diego Graffi, Chairman and MD, Piaggio India said, “We have been working together with our dealers in navigating through the new reality and the opening of dealerships is a key step in that direction. Keeping in mind, the anxiety of our customers we had previously announced an extension of original equipment warranty and free service expires in the lockdown period, and our dealerships are prepared to address all vehicle sales and service requirements. We want to ensure that our customers face no hurdles during the purchase of a new vehicle and are able to avail services seamlessly. Our product and brands would empower people to follow an independent lifestyle and can facilitate in their aim of taking due care during these times restarting the life normalcy”.
   
Consumers can avail special offers in sales and service of Vespa and Aprilia scooters across all the dealerships in Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Bhimavaram, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Vizianagaram, Nellore, Hyderabad, Warangal, and Mahabubnagar.