Bangalore. In line with its focus on becoming a true mobility company with a commitment to always deliver better cars, Toyota Kirloskar Motor announced the launch of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Toyota Mobility Solutions & Services India Private Limited (TMSS).
Headquartered at Bidadi near Bangalore in Karnataka. As a significant step towards transforming India’s pre-owned car market, TMSS further reinforces Toyota’s commitment to its philosophy of quality, durability and reliability, ensuring the best quality products and services to all customers whether selling a new car or in the pre-owned car market.
As an OEM-backed initiative, TMSS aims to lead India’s growing pre-owned car market by delivering high quality certified pre-owned Toyota vehicles, refurbished with Toyota Genuine parts and processes, with a strong focus on safety, reliability and transparency. Further, the ‘one price for all’ policy approach guarantees fair and consistent pricing for every customer. This fosters an environment based on trust and integrity.
Highlighting TMSS’ unique proposition and initial success, Atul Sood, President and Director, TMSS said, “The used car market in India is rapidly evolving, with customers increasingly prioritizing trust, transparency and value. TMSS is well-positioned to meet these expectations by leveraging Toyota’s legacy of quality and reliability.
In a short span of time, we have made significant progress through our operational used car outlets in Bangalore, Delhi and Guwahati. These were previously part of our parent company Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, and have achieved the milestone of retailing 1,000 certified used cars. This milestone underlines our commitment to provide a seamless, transparent and value-driven experience that instills confidence in every customer transaction.”
Speaking on the launch of TMSS, Mr. Takashi Takamiya, Director, TMSS said, “TMSS aims to create a trusted and organised network for pre-owned car buyers and sellers that maintains Toyota’s global standards of quality and transparency. Each vehicle undergoes meticulous refurbishment with Toyota genuine parts.
This includes Maru Maru Cleaning (high quality deep cleaning technique) with premium T Gloss material (car cleaning and detailing material), ensuring a new car-like finish. Safety being our top priority, each vehicle is subjected to a thorough safety check, ensuring exceptional reliability and peace of mind for our customers.
Our policy of ‘One Price for All’ reaffirms our commitment to transparency, providing fair and consistent value for each customer and ensuring a hassle-free experience. To guarantee superior quality and reliability, a comprehensive 203-point inspection is carried out during the vehicle purchase process, following Toyota’s rigorous global standards. TMSS is dedicated to providing unmatched quality, security and customer satisfaction in every transaction.”
Discussing the company’s roadmap, Varinder Kumar Wadhwa, Director, TMSS elaborated, “Building on our success in Bangalore, Delhi and Guwahati, TMSS plans to expand its reach to key metros and tier-2 cities. By 2030, we expect to have a strong nationwide presence, offering customers a seamless and connected experience through our digital platforms and physical outlets. This reach expansion is not only a business goal but also our commitment to make high-quality mobility solutions accessible to every Indian household.”
Toyota Kirloskar Motor forays directly into the used car market by opening its first facility in Bangalore in 2022, making it the first automaker in India to offer fully OEM-refurbished used vehicles. Continuing this momentum, TKM expands to Delhi in June 2024 and Guwahati in December 2024, further strengthening its commitment to providing high-quality, reliable used cars to customers across the country.
With its innovative services and commitment to excellence, TMSS is set to become a benchmark in the organised used car market, setting new standards of trust, quality and customer satisfaction.
