Suzuki Philippines Expands Pre-Delivery Inspection Facility to Strengthen Quality, Speed, and Customer Satisfaction

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From L-R: Mr. Joselito Ang โ€“ Suzuki Philippinesโ€™ Group Head for Homologation, PDI, Warehouse & External Affairs, Mr. Koichiro Hirao โ€“ Suzuki Philippinesโ€™ President, Mr. Norihide Takei โ€“ Suzuki Philippinesโ€™ Director and General Manager for Automobile Division
From L-R: Mr. Joselito Ang โ€“ Suzuki Philippinesโ€™ Group Head for Homologation, PDI, Warehouse & External Affairs, Mr. Koichiro Hirao โ€“ Suzuki Philippinesโ€™ President, Mr. Norihide Takei โ€“ Suzuki Philippinesโ€™ Director and General Manager for Automobile Division

Laguna, Philippines โ€” Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) has reinforced its commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction with the expansion of its Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) facility at the Suzuki Philippines Plant in Laguna. The upgraded facility enhances SPHโ€™s ability to meet growing market demand while ensuring every vehicle adheres to Suzukiโ€™s global quality standards.

โ€œThe expansion of our PDI facility reflects Suzuki Philippinesโ€™ continued commitment to being truly By Your Side of every Filipino customer,โ€ said Koichiro Hirao, President of Suzuki Philippines. โ€œThrough strategic investments in infrastructure and processes, we ensure every vehicle meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability.โ€

The project includes the concreting of over 36,000 square meters of the CBU stockyard, a three-lane PDI facility equipped with standardized lighting and inspection pits, enabling 100% underbody inspection., two accessories installation lanes, a Body Repair & Painting and Technical Repair Facility, three accessory warehouses, and a centralized office to improve operational coordination.

Driven by increasing demand for fuel-efficient and reliable vehicles, the expansion was completed in December 2025. Its strategic location in Laguna enables efficient distribution across NCR, North and South Luzon, and easy access to ports serving the Visayas and Mindanao. โ€œThrough this expansion, we significantly improve operational efficiency while maintaining strict adherence to Suzukiโ€™s global standards,โ€ said Norihide Takei, Director and General Manager for the Automobile Division. โ€œThis allows faster delivery to dealers without compromising inspection quality.โ€

Regular audits by Suzuki Motor Corporation (Japan) and global subsidiaries ensure compliance with international standards. Safety enhancementsโ€”including a concreted stockyard, improved spacing, blind spot reduction measures, and upcoming pit occupancy sensorsโ€”further strengthen operations. Continuous personnel training and employee welfare programs also support high-quality output.

For customers, the facility ensures vehicles are delivered in optimal conditionโ€”clean, safe, and road-readyโ€”minimizing post-delivery concerns. Dealers benefit from faster processing, improved inventory flow, and more reliable vehicle allocation.

Designed for the future, the facility is equipped to handle upcoming models, including electric vehicles. Further upgrades are planned, such as a Suzuki-standard paint booth, portable fueling equipment, bird deterrent systems, and green initiatives like solar power installations.

Through these developments, Suzuki Philippines continues to deliver high-quality vehicles while strengthening support for its dealer network and ensuring a reliable, worry-free ownership experience for Filipino customers.

For more information, you may check out any authorized Suzuki Auto dealerships nationwide or visit http://suzuki.com.ph/auto/. For daily updates on Suzuki, please like Suzuki Auto PHโ€™s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SuzukiAutoPH, follow them on X at https://x.com/suzukiauto_ph and Instagram at @suzukiautoph.

ABOUT SUZUKI PHILIPPINES

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated is a wholly-owned Japanese multinational firm highly recognized in the automotive industry. The company specializes in the manufacture and sale of motorcycles and the distribution of compact vehicles and outboard motors.

Suzuki has established its reputation worldwide for quality, versatility, and innovation, and has created a heritage of trust and reliability. www.suzuki.com.ph