11/25/2024 | Press Release

Bosch Auto Service Announces 15-Shop Agreement for Exclusive Rights to the State of Oklahoma



  • Bosch Auto Service will open 15 shops across the state over the next four years
  • Each workshop will be equipped with cutting-edge technology, tools and equipment from Bosch
  • The first shop is expected to open its doors to the public in Q4 2025 and will be the first Bosch Auto Service Ambassador Shop

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. – Bosch Automotive Workshop Services LLC, also known as Bosch Auto Service, has announced a new Development Rights Agreement (DRA) with Larry Battison, co-founder of Global Dealer Services, to open 15 new Bosch Auto Service Franchise locations in Oklahoma over the next four years. The first location is set to open in Q4 2025, bringing the extensive Bosch OE expertise and shop support experience to Oklahoma City and serving as the first Bosch Auto Service Ambassador location.

As part of the agreement, Battison and his team will have exclusive development rights to the state of Oklahoma. The first shop will serve as the first Bosch Auto Service Ambassador location. The Bosch Auto Service Ambassador program offers premium benefits including branding, tools, training and marketing support beyond the typical Bosch Auto Service Franchise workshop. Ambassador locations gain exclusive resources and recognition, acting as flagship examples of Bosch automotive service excellence.

Battison, who also serves as the current dealer principal at Battison Honda Dealership, noticed an increasing demand for automotive aftermarket servicing and sought out a strategic collaboration with Bosch to bring OE-quality service to the state.

"I’ve been in the automotive industry for over 40 years, and I understand that the Bosch brand represents quality and innovation, which resonate strongly with our own commitment to excellence," said Battison. "This collaboration will open doors for our communities and bring new career opportunities to aspiring automotive technicians interested in learning directly from an industry leader. With this development, we aim to bring world-class service and reliability to every corner of Oklahoma."

Bosch Auto Service Franchise Opens in Oklahoma

Through the DRA, Battison and his team will be the sole franchisee authorized to open Bosch Auto Service locations within the state of Oklahoma for the duration of the agreement, providing Battison and his team with an exclusive, protected opportunity to service the Oklahoma market. Bosch is also open to working with other qualified franchisees to exercise development rights in other regions. To be considered for a DRA, Bosch and the prospective franchisee will collaborate to define the number of locations to be opened over a set period, and work together to determine the boundaries of the exclusive territory.

Each new workshop will be developed with premier customer service at the forefront, including access to shop management and customer relationship management software to offer an optimal experience to vehicle owners. The shops will be equipped with top-of-the-line equipment and technologies, including a vehicle alignment machine, an ADAS machine for calibration and servicing, and high voltage service bays to support EVs. Shops will have access to Bosch resources, tools, equipment, training and business strategy and support.


About Bosch

The Mobility Aftermarket division (MA) provides the aftermarket and repair shops worldwide with modern diagnostic and repair shop equipment and a wide range of spare parts – from new and exchange parts to repair solutions – for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio includes products made as Bosch original equipment, products developed in-house and specifically manufactured for the aftermarket, as well as services. About 16,000 associates, as well as a global logistics network, ensure that spare parts reach customers quickly and on time. MA supplies testing and repair-shop technology, diagnostic software, service training, and information services. In addition, the division is responsible for the “Bosch Service” repair-shop franchise, one of the world’s largest independent chains of repair-shops, with some 15,000 workshops, and more than 1,000 “AutoCrew” partners. In addition, with Bosch Classic, MA supports owners of classic cars with a wide range of spare parts and services.


Additional information can be accessed at www.boschaftermarket.com

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