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TAG opens full service auto centre & parts store

- plans to work with VI Technical School students
The newest auto sales dealership in the territory, Tortola Auto Group (TAG), formally opened its full service auto centre, parts and accessory store at the company’s Slaney Point location, opposite Prospect Reef, as it continued its phased launching of auto dealership services. Photo: Provided
TAG will continue with the full roll out of operations in the coming weeks with the grand opening ceremony planned for April, 2016. Photo: Provided
TAG will continue with the full roll out of operations in the coming weeks with the grand opening ceremony planned for April, 2016. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The newest auto sales dealership in the territory, Tortola Auto Group (TAG), formally opened its full service auto centre, parts and accessory store at the company’s Slaney Point location, opposite Prospect Reef, as it continued its phased launching of auto dealership services.

“TAG is truly a one stop shop from vehicle sales to repairs, mechanical parts and accessories for all makes and models,” said Ms Patricia M. Romney, who noted that there have been several inquiries made about the service centre ever since operations opened in November last year with car sales services.

She said that TAG offers comprehensive auto repair services that include general services, car and truck care, under car services, brakes, engine and transmission services, heating and cooling services, and electrical services. Additionally, she said TAG has on-site, a fully-equipped spray booth and body repair section.

Romney said trained and qualified personnel with years of experience in the auto industry using the newest technology undertake all repairs and servicing and that TAG is also willing to work with customers to find cost-effective repair and maintenance alternatives.

She noted that persons accessing the services will be met by the TAG TEAM, a customer relationship programme the company has adopted.

“Our service centre is a modern state-of -the-art facility capable of undertaking repairs for safari taxis, large buses, commercial trucks, pick-ups, SUVs and cars. We have both fixed and mobile stations which allows us to maximise our efforts and reduce waiting time for our customers. Our goal is to offer the best services available on island at affordable prices to get you back on the road in no time,” Ms Romney stated.

According to the Managing Director, the company is in consultation with the Ministry of Education and Culture to open up the service centre facilities to the Virgin Islands Technical School for after-school training and practical class sessions.

“One of the central missions of TAG is to play an active role in shaping the best future possible for these Virgin Islands. Part of our commitment is to ensure that young persons who have an interest in the auto industry receive access to the best facilities and modern equipment on island. This is why TAG’s facility is so important. The auto industry is quickly changing and as a Territory we must keep up,” Ms Romney stated.

In addition to the service centre, TAG also announced the introduction of its full service mechanical and accessory parts store. Ms Romney explained that this will help alleviate persons having to travel to neighbouring islands to access parts and better pricing.

“Through our strategic partnerships we are able to offer competitive pricing from the widest range of mechanical parts from the most trusted brands in the industry. We know the difficulty persons have experienced for several years sourcing parts here in the Territory and sometimes they are forced to wait for extended periods for a part to be delivered; however, TAG has the capability of sourcing a part not in stock within days. We understand how important your auto needs are,” Ms Romney said. 

TAG will continue with the full roll out of operations in the coming weeks with the grand opening ceremony planned for April, 2016.

31 Responses to “TAG opens full service auto centre & parts store”

  • smh (26/02/2016, 19:44) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Does the service facility offer balancing and rotation of tires and also computerized car alignment ?
    • HMPH (aka SoCal Comantatar) (27/02/2016, 10:07) Like (20) Dislike (5) Reply
      Does the service facility offer any balongar staffs
      • stating the obvious (27/02/2016, 12:28) Like (6) Dislike (20) Reply
        do you work and are as qualified as well as your mastery of the English language?
        Get with the program and show what you can add to an establishment and our nation other than 'just' your passport.

        Moreover, Congratulations! to TAB for all their efforts to bring more services & selection to the Territory.

        • Grade 2 student (27/02/2016, 17:58) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
          "do you work and are as qualified as well as your mastery of the English Language?"

          People in glass houses should not throw stones!!!
        • ha (28/02/2016, 09:04) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
          Look who is trying to correct someone. Did you review before posting? How do you know what passport the person has? I guess you assumed?
    • Good idea but (27/02/2016, 14:13) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Alignment would come with a 20-20 guarantee. 20 seconds or 20 feet, given the poor condition of the roads here.
    • *&*&*!??!? (28/02/2016, 09:27) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      CHECK WITH RUFUS SLEEPY MAOLNE AT SKELTON UP FISH BAY HE IS THE BEST ON ISLAND. He is the only expert on island.
  • vex (27/02/2016, 09:57) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is good stuff
  • Sunnie (27/02/2016, 10:14) Like (19) Dislike (8) Reply
    Those guys don't look like BVIslanders. ;)
    • facts man (27/02/2016, 11:21) Like (2) Dislike (13) Reply
      but its owned by a BVIslander
    • Call a racist a racist (27/02/2016, 12:00) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      Racist
    • HAHA (27/02/2016, 14:47) Like (16) Dislike (16) Reply
      1) BVIslanders do not want to work and not have the skill set for these jobs. 2) The owners are BVIslanders and are smart enough to get Filipino workers who are qualified AND will work for less. The truth hurts.
  • good news (27/02/2016, 10:33) Like (10) Dislike (8) Reply
    I am impressed by what this company is doing. Giving our youth access to your facility will help to encourage them. I am looking forward to visiting your part store. I can see the BVI finally catching up.
  • son of the soil (27/02/2016, 15:39) Like (27) Dislike (6) Reply
    I've noticed that another race is taking over the BVI slowly.
    • bvi (27/02/2016, 17:17) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
      BVI need expat workers. We wish to see Caribbean expats but many come here with combative attitudes and no customer service skills. That's why some employers prefer to hire "another race"
      • Joker (28/02/2016, 09:09) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
        Expat workers need BVI. It is about the only country which export money only?
    • Sure is (28/02/2016, 21:54) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      The Same thing in the United States, the Mexicans and Middle Easterns are taking over.
  • Gas Monkey (27/02/2016, 15:44) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh and if your oil is too low we sell longer dip sticks.
  • qc (27/02/2016, 18:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    We've come a long way.
  • too much fronting going on (27/02/2016, 20:27) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    Tolians are fast becoming extinct in their own country.
    • @ too much fronting going on (28/02/2016, 08:48) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
      well remember Myrun say we could not NO LONGER protect BVIslanders
  • The TRUTH (27/02/2016, 20:29) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    This all looks very nice but I wish they sold a better car company.
    • Ooh (28/02/2016, 09:21) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
      You need to research the car company and let us know what you find. It may not be the most popular here yet, but it I will be soon. They sell Audi too baby - want better than gat!
      • @ooh (29/02/2016, 11:42) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        Mercedes are much superior vehicles than Audi... anybody who knows cars can tell you that....
        • Ooh (01/03/2016, 06:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          So does that mean Audi is not superior. If you want a benz I bet they could bring you one too
          • @ooh (03/03/2016, 13:24) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
            Audi is a good brand, but what I'm saying is that Mercedes are better - its common knowledge. And TAG couldn't bring in Mercedes if I wanted it - they would not have technicians with the correct qualifications and wouldn't be able to offer any warranty.
  • how come (28/02/2016, 07:50) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
    they better look at what they doing with these outside people building up here and changing our laws


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