India, July 16, 2021. Continental Tires, one of the world’s leading automotive tyre manufacturers, launches ‘Conti Bharosa’ - an industry-leading warranty program that provides a 5-year warranty policy for truck and bus tyres, ensuring a deeper commitment to its customers. Conti Bharosa also covers 1st retread for normal load applications.
The Conti Bharosa program offers warranty coverage against any manufacturing defects for a period of 5 years against the coverage of 2 to 3 years, which has traditionally been provided by tyre manufacturers in India. In addition, Conti Bharosa also covers the second life of tires by warranting against any manufacturing defects after the first retread for tyres used in normal load applications.
Continental’s commercial vehicle tyres are renowned globally for their class-leading casing strength and retread ability which strongly complement the usage patterns in the Indian trucking industry. Retreading is a common industry practice globally and is fast catching up in India as well. The practice of retreading can potentially save more than 50 percent of the cost of a new tyre. However, it is often ignored in traditional warranty programs. By offering a casing warranty even after the 1st retread Continental is demonstrating its confidence in its casing strength and durability.
Given the varied range of road conditions, commercial vehicle tyres in India typically have a lifespan of 2 to 3 years. The tyre replacement cycle is also longer, leading to their usage far beyond the typical lifespan. Through Conti Bharosa, Continental Tires intends to assure its consumers about its long-term commitment allowing them to focus more on the safety and reliability of their vehicles and drivers.
“Through Conti Bharosa, we offer peace of mind to all our customers. The 5-year warranty policy, which covers 1st retread for tyres used in normal load applications, enforces the reliability and superior quality of Continental products. The additional features of the program also offer support to our consumers, by increasing the average lifespan of tyres and ensuring more safety on the road,” Claude d'Gama Rose, Managing Director, Continental Tires India, said.
“Commercial vehicles in India typically cover thousands of kilometers in a day. Tyres are crucial to the driver and other vehicles’ safety on the road. In these trying times, Conti Bharosa reinforces our strong commitment to fleet owners and operators by offering support beyond the traditional lifespan thus maximizing safety and profitability for fleets” - Shantanu Roy, Head Sales & Marketing Commercial Vehicle Tyres, said on the launch of the program.
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs around 235,000 people in 58 countries and markets. In 2021, the company celebrates its 150th anniversary.
The Business Area Tires has 24 production and development locations worldwide. Continental is one of the leading tire manufacturers with around 56,000 employees and posted sales of €11.4 billion in 2018 in this business area. Continental ranks among the technology leaders in tire production and offers a broad product range for passenger cars, commercial and special vehicles, as well as two-wheelers. Through continuous investment in Research & Development, Continental makes a major contribution to safe, cost-effective, and ecologically efficient mobility. The portfolio of the Business Area Tires includes services for the tire trade and for fleet applications, as well as digital management systems for tires.
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