Petron marks 23rd year of Lakbay Alalay
Petron service stations nationwide will offer free service check-ups to help motorists prepare for their Holy Week travel, from March 1 to April 12, as part of its Petron Lakbay Alalay motorist assistance program. Now on its 23rd year, this will be the largest Petron Lakbay Alalay ever, with 88 Petron stations participating nationwide.
For the first time, Petron has expanded the Lakbay Alalay beyond Luzon, with 13 stations in the Visayas and 10 stations in Mindanao adding to the 40 Metro Manila stations, 14 Northern Luzon stations, and 10 South Luzon stations offering free service check-ups.
Participating Petron stations are now offering free service checks on tire pressure, oil and radiator water level, and brakes inspection. Motorists are encouraged to avail of the free service checks to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy for worry-free travel.During Holy Week, Petron Lakbay Alalay will offer free roadside assistance inside the major tollways including the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Star Tollway, and Coastal Road.
On April 8-9 and then on April 11-12, Petron Lakbay Alalay teams will offer free minor car repairs, first aid, emergency phone calls, radiator water, and Treats bottled water. Radio traffic reports courtesy of Petron will also keep motorists informed about driving conditions.
Petron Lakbay Alalay has become an annual practice for Petron employees during the Lenten break and is the longest-running motorist assistance program in the country. Petron employee-volunteers have participated in the activity for 23 years now as a form of “Volunteerism in Action.” This pioneering program has inspired similar activities, and is now being replicated by leading automotive and oil companies, as well as government agencies.
Toyota provides motorist assistance for Holy Week
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMPC), in cooperation with Caltex Philippines, Inc., Philippine Auto Components (Denso), Inc., Du Pont Far East, Inc., Emicor, Inc., Yokohama Tire Sales Philippines, Oriental and Motolite Marketing Corp., 3M Philippines, Inc., Fujitsu Ten Corp., Nippon Paint Marketing Co. Phils., Inc., Power Check, Inc., and Federal Chemicals Akzonobel Inc., announce that it will conduct its 2009 Motorist Assistance Project.
From March 16 to April 7, the 27 Toyota dealers nationwide offers a free Pre-Holy Week Safety Inspection, available for all Toyota Periodic Maintenance and General Job customers.
The inspection includes a 20-point check-up of the following: parking brake travel, wiper blades wear, lights operation, air conditioner gas level/ cooling performance, ATF deterioration/ level/ leakage, brake, engine coolant and power steering fluid level/ leakage/ hose deterioration, washer fluid level, battery electrolytes, air cleaner clogging, drive belt tension/ deterioration, spark plugs deterioration, engine oil deterioration/ level/ leakage, front tires tire pressure/ wear, rear tires tire pressure/ wear, break pad/shoe thickness, shock absorber leakage, exhaust system leakage, and drive shaft boot deterioration.
From April 9-11, Emergency Roadside service personnel will offer free emergency repairs for all vehicles, regardless of model and make. Toyota Roving teams will be patrolling along routes to major Luzon destinations.
On site teams will be located at strategic Caltex stations in Baguio; Rosario, La Union; Moncada, Tarlac; Calamba, Laguna; Tagaytay; Sto. Tomas, Batangas; and along NLEX (North Luzon Expressway). Motorist assistance will be available Maundy Thursday and Black Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Good Friday and Easter Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
Roadside services offered will include diagnosis and actual emergency repairs, such as engine overheating, underchassis, electrical, aircon, steering, brakes, and wheel problems. Genuine parts for emergency will also be on sale.
The Toyota Motorist Assistance, now on its 18th year, is an annual, non-profit, civic-oriented service activity with the aim of extending customer service to all motorists during holidays.
Mitsubishi offers 'On-Call Motorist Assistance'
With the expected volume of motorists this weekend, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation, in partnership with Digitel Mobile Philippines, Inc. (Sun Cellular), Bank of the Philippine Islands, Citibank, and Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp., will have “On-Call Motorist Assistance” in several travel destinations. The group will assist motorists on all major routes on April 9 to 12, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mitsubishi’s “On-Call Motorist Assistance” team will provide a free 15-point safety inspection and battery diagnosis. The safety inspection includes the check up of suspension, braking, steering, fuel and cooling system.
Several roadside services will be offered such as preventive maintenance, general repairs, diagnosis and actual emergency repairs (engine overheating, electrical, aircon problems).
Genuine parts, accessories and lubricants will also be for sale. Mitsubishi shall also provide 30-minute Quick Oil Change Services and several discounted service and parts packages.
The Mitsubishi Service Plus On-Call Motorist Assistance will be in the following areas:
Caleb Motor Corp. in Roxas Ave. Diversion Road Concepcion Pequena, Naga City; Super Fast Motor in Km. 78.2 Pres. Laurel Highway, Lipa City, Batangas; Amcar Automotive Corp. in Sta. Rosa- Tagaytay Road, Bgy. Doña Jose, Sta. Rosa, Laguna; Diamond Motor Corp.-Valle Verde in 100 E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave., Bgy Ugong, Pasig City; Freeway Motors in Doña Remedios Tarcan Highway, Baliwag, Bulacan; Motorplaza Inc. in Nancayasan Urdaneta, Pangasinan; and Motorplaza Inc. in Burnham Park, Baguio City.
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