IT is no exaggeration to say that the new $14 million Autobacs outlet in Ubi has the largest range of automotive accessories and other auto-related products in Singapore. The three-storey building has a whopping 10,000 individual items - only the Japanese chain's flagship stores in Tokyo are bigger. Autobacs Ubi is also the first retailer here to sell run-flat tyres. Apart from a wide range of tyres and alloy wheels, the store also has a pit service area with 10 bays offering tyre and oil change services, and equipment such as a state-of-the-art electronic wheel balancer. The following are some things you can find at the "car-life store", which is open 365 days a year.
Price list
45HKS synthetic motor oil: specially made for high-performance models such as (from left) the Toyota Supra, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Subaru WRX. $115 for 4 litres.
45Air fresheners: with various shampoo, cologne and perfume fragrances. $5 to $21.
45Mirrors: Rearview, blind spot, makeup, child monitor and novelty mirrors. $4.40 to $40.90
45 All-Japanese beauty kit: Soft 99 Car Shampoo with sponge $13; Willson Tire & Wheel Sponge $8.20; Fine fibre towel $5.20; Aion Plas Chamois $10.44; Zenith Tire Dressing $13.80; Soft 99 Detailing Clay (paint surface smoothener for grime removal) $11.50; Premium Authentic Carnauba Wax $40.95; Soft 99 Lightone plastic cleaner for lamps and door visors $17.50; Inomata pail & basket combo (doubles as a stool) $21
45 Pedal sets: in aluminium or carbon fibre finishes. $9.90 to $126.94. 45iPod holders: with or without a charger. $10.20 to $75.
This article was first published in The Business Times on Oct 18, 2008.
