Auto Serve 2012 – An Overview Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is pleased to announce the fifth edition of Auto Serve - India's focused event on Automotive Care, Maintenance, Service, Components & Spare Parts and Garage Equipments. Auto Serve is schedule to be held between 16th to 18th November 2012 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India. The Indian Automobile Industry embarked on a new journey since 1991 with delicensing of the sector and subsequent opening up for 100 per cent FDI through automatic route. Almost all the global majors have set up their facilities in India taking the next level of production of vehicles from 2 million in 1991 to 130+ millions in 2011. With the population of automobiles in India exceeding 130 million and growing at the rate of 11 - 14% p.a. the automotive aftermarket business in India is poised for an immense growth. There are tremendous opportunities in Automotive Services, Maintenance and Aftermarket Products. Some of the specific trends in the aftermarket business in India include: Growth in Vehicle Sales, Vehicle Population, Replacement Parts and Aftermarket Products Huge Demand for Vehicle Servicing, Repairs and Maintenance Non Vehicle Manufacturers are getting into Automotive Service Business Branded service networks being set up both by vehicle manufacturers and other players Expansion of Service Networks by Vehicle Manufacturer Fuel Stations adding to the Servicing & Aftermarket Network Increased Customer Awareness on Vehicle Maintenance Emergence of One-stop-shop for vehicle owners to meet their needs like servicing, spares, accessories, insurance, warranty, etc, under one roof Auto Serve 2012 - Highlights 3 - Day Educative, Interactive and Demonstrative Exhibition 125+ Exhibitors, 10,000 + Trade Visitors 1 - Day Industry Conference on Automotive Services and Aftermarket Trends 1 - Day Seminar on Road Safety & Regulation Educational Sessions on Automotive Maintenance & Care for the Trade Participation from Supporting Associations Live Technology Demo for Vehicle Testing, Servicing, Repairs, etc    Organiser Online Promotion Partner   Exhibit profile: Trucks Semi truck (Articulated lorry) Taxicab Box truck Trailers Light commercial vehicle Large goods vehicle Light truck & related Components & Accessories.     Auto Serve 2012 - Exhibit Profile Automotive Services (by Vehicle Manufacturers, Private Players, Vehicle Care Centers, Bus Body Builders etc...) Commercial Vehicles, Transport Good Vehicles, LCV's, Mini Trucks, Vans and Goods Carrying Vehicles Components and Spare Parts Garage and Service Equipment Mechanical Handling & Testing Equipments Diagnostic Instrumentation Collision & Repair Equipments Pollution Control Equipments Other Garage Equipments Garage Tools Vehicle Care Products and Accessories Tyres & Tubes, Batteries, Fuels and Lubricants Finance and Insurance Others (Logistics Company, IT / Software, Publications etc... Visitors Profile The show is relevant to companies from both side of the buying/selling fence who are actively involved in the aftermarket businesses. , and those eager to become involved - or even at the first stage of their research into how they could become involved with this vibrant sunrise industry. The event will attract service heads of automotive companies, vehicle manufacturers, components and spare parts manufacturers, state transport maintenance departments, managers of service stations, workshop & garage owners, garage operators, mechanics, automotive vehicle dealers, corporate & private fleet operators, dealers of automotive products, bus & lorry operators, bus body builders & fabricators, Petrol Station Owners, Tyre Retreaters‘, Transportation & Logistics Companies, Truck Owners / Truck Operators / Bus Operators, travel & tour operators and consumers as visitors. Organiser   Online Promotion Partner