Claiming the title of Australia’s biggest truck dealership, Westar Truck Centre officially opened its doors on July 23 with Isuzu CEO Yuki Murata and Western Star Australia Managing Director, Paul Glavac on hand to declare the business open.
The Westar Truck Centre, at Derrimut, Victoria, is part of the Paterson-Cheney group, and will offer Western Star and MAN products as well as Isuzu trucks.
With a total area of 38,000 square metres, the new centre has 42 service bays all fitted with the latest diagnostic and service equipment, from a live in-ground electronic brake tester to electric truck lifting equipment.
There is also a 1450 square metre parts warehouse, containing everything from everyday items like filters and brake pads to full engine rebuild kits.
The facility is also constructed in compliance with the government's Section J energy efficient buildings rating, and utilises numerous energy and water savings devices such as motion sensor lighting and rain water tanks.
“This new dealership sets a new benchmark for truck facilities around the country and is amongst the best I have seen anywhere,” says Murata.
Terry Jewson, the Westar dealer principal, says not only is it the largest heavy vehicle sales and service facility in Australia, it offers customers new levels of convenience and service.
“We understand the transport industry and in particular the needs of drivers. This is why when we designed our new dealership we wanted to provide something innovative and unique to Patterson Cheney and our valued clients – motel-style rooms to allow drivers some comfortable rest and recuperation time whilst their vehicles are being serviced,” Jewson says.
“The rooms feature a comfortable bed and separate ensuite with toilet, shower and wash basin so drivers can clean up and rest whilst we work on their truck.”
