Industrial Visit to Ambal Auto – Sri Saradhambal Automobiles, Coimbatore
The Department of Automobile Engineering, JCT Polytechnic College, organized an industrial visit to Ambal Auto, Coimbatore. Students gained practical knowledge of automobile servicing, maintenance, repair procedures, workshop machinery, quality control, and safety practices.
Industrial Visit to Sri Saradhambal Automobiles Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore
The Department of Automobile Engineering, JCT Polytechnic College, organized an industrial visit to Sri Saradhambal Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. (Ambal Auto), Coimbatore, to provide students with practical exposure to automobile sales, servicing, maintenance, and repair operations. The visit helped students understand the functioning of an authorized automobile service centre and the application of automobile engineering concepts in real-world industrial settings.
About the Industry
Established in 1998, Ambal Auto is an automobile dealership and service organization operating in Coimbatore and surrounding districts. The organization is associated with Maruti Suzuki vehicle sales and after-sales services, providing customers with vehicle maintenance, repairs, spare parts, and related automotive services.
Industrial Exposure and Learning Activities
During the visit, students gained insights into the workflow of an automobile service centre, including vehicle inspection, servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and final quality checks. They learned about the importance of systematic vehicle handling, preventive maintenance, and customer service in the automobile industry.
Students were introduced to workshop equipment such as hydraulic lifts, wheel balancing machines, tyre removal equipment, wheel alignment systems, and material-handling equipment. The role of these machines in improving service efficiency, accuracy, and workplace safety was explained.
Quality Control and Safety Practices
The visit highlighted the importance of quality control in automobile servicing. Students learned how proper inspection, accurate spare-parts fitment, effective repair procedures, final testing, and customer feedback contribute to reliable vehicle performance and customer satisfaction. The importance of following workshop safety procedures while handling vehicles and machinery was also emphasized.
Learning Outcomes
The industrial visit provided valuable practical knowledge of automobile servicing and maintenance operations. It helped students connect theoretical concepts with industry practices, understand the use of modern workshop equipment, and appreciate the importance of technical skills, teamwork, precision, and safety in automobile engineering.
Conclusion
The visit to Sri Saradhambal Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. was an informative and enriching learning experience for the students of Automobile Engineering. It strengthened their understanding of automotive service operations and encouraged them to develop the practical knowledge and professional skills required for future careers in the automobile sector.