A LEADER IN THE AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP IN HAITI.
For over 40 years, AutoPlaza has been a leader in the automotive dealership business. We specialize in SUVs, commercial vehicles and trucks and today we are one of the largest distributors in Haiti.
Auto Plaza S.A. aims to strengthen the automobile sector in Haiti by providing quality vehicles suitable for Haitian road conditions at affordable prices. It seeks to remain among the top automobile dealerships in Haiti and provide exceptional customer service while following a strict ethical and moral code in its professional dealings.
Company History
In 1974, Auto Economic S.A. was founded to sell Daihatsu vehicles in Haiti. The company rapidly established itself as a new model for car dealerships in the country – one that provides quality service and vehicles adapted to Haitian road conditions.
Almost three decades later, in 2000, a team of investors headed by the Boulos family acquired 80% of the company. It was later reorganized under the name of Auto Plaza S.A.
The new owners further developed the Daihatsu brand. By introducing new and innovative approaches to marketing, Auto Plaza was able to grow to rank among the top automobile dealerships in Haiti. In fact, by 2003, the Daihatsu Terios was the bestselling SUV in the country.
Over the years, Auto Plaza worked to acquire new representations and expanded into different markets, including construction equipment, motorcycles and generators. It has grown an average of 16% YOY.
Following the earthquake in 2010, which destroyed most of its facilities, the company relocated to its current location on one of the main roads of the Haitian capital. It invested over $5.5M in brand new state of the art distribution and service facilities.
Company Overview
The company today is a full-service dealership with close to 100 employees and two locations.
It has the exclusive representation of the following brands: Audi from Germany; HINO and Yamaha from Japan; JCB heavy equipment from England; JAC, Great Wall and King Long from China; Bajaj motorcycles from India.
Auto Plaza continues to boost the transportation sector in Haiti by providing quality vehicles and motorcycles at affordable prices and extensive after sales support (including repair and maintenance and sales of parts for all makes and models).
Auto Plaza is owned by several shareholders who are distinguished Haitian businessmen and women involved in a wide range of activities such as finance, retail, manufacturing and real estate.
Parts Department
Auto Plaza has a storage area of 3,550 square meters with a parts inventory of over 20,000 items.
The department is equipped with the most advanced parts management technology as well as an electronic database cataloging over 5000 clients. Parts are organized into fast moving and slow moving categories. Each year, parts that have not been ordered or sold over a period of 36 months are removed from the inventory in a bid to reduce dead stock.
A group of professionals with over ten years of experience working in the field manages and operates the department. Sales counter specialists are trained by brand to provide quick and efficient service.
In addition, Auto Plaza’s mechanics are continually trained and evaluated. Consultants from JAC, Great Wall, Audi, Yamaha and HINO ensure training on all the latest models. And with a cumulative total of over 15,000 hours of experience working on the different models that the company represents, the team is well prepared to provide exceptional customer service.