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Mecho Autotech to launch version 2.0 of vehicle management app and new automotive spare parts marketplace in 3Q

This latest version of Mecho’s flagship product will provide even more flexible features and financing options, helping corporate fleet owners and individuals streamline the auto repairs and maintenance process.

LAGOS, NIGERIA - EQS Newswire - 3 May 2023 - Mecho Autotech ("Mecho") (www.MechoAutotech.com), a Nigerian platform providing global automotive spare parts and vehicle repairs and maintenance services, will launch a version v2.0 of its vehicle management app that connects vehicle owners to qualified and vetted mechanics in the third quarter of this year.

Mecho will also launch Mecho Mart, a marketplace for high-quality aftermarket spare parts and original OEM spare parts for wholesalers and enterprise fleet owners. The soon to be launched products signal a shift in strategy as Mecho looks to double down on improving Nigeria's $6BN fragmented and informal automotive aftersales market which is characterized by substandard automotive spare parts and frequent stockouts.

Among its new features, customers can access financing to pay for vehicle repairs and maintenance to preserve their cash flow. After undergoing an easy and fast verification process, eligible customers can receive overdrafts of up to 10 million naira, which are deposited in the Mecho app wallet. Customers also have more flexible servicing options: they can drop off their vehicles at any of Mecho's 100 partner workshops in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, or arrange for pick-up. In the new improved 2.0 Mecho app, customers can track all their expenses, maintenance requests, and vehicle history. Corporate fleet owners can manage multiple mechanics, including Mecho and other 3rd party service providers, to streamline the maintenance and repairs process in one easy-to-use app. Mecho will also roll out an IOT integration allowing corporate fleet owners to track their vehicles. The 2.0 vehicle management app will be free to use.

Also in Q3, Mecho will launch Mecho Mart, a marketplace for high-quality aftermarket and original OEM spare parts for wholesalers and enterprise fleet owners. Customers will be able to buy genuine auto parts like tires, shock absorbers, brake pads, lubricants and filters. Using the marketplace, spare parts wholesalers can stock up on inventory with top-quality parts, secure financing, and increase profit by avoiding stockouts. With support from Global Brains (https://apo-opa.info/44kae3I), a Japanese venture capital firm that invested a seven-figure sum in the company, Mecho aims to build partnerships with global automotive aftermarket spare parts manufacturers to source genuine and affordable spare parts to build a reliable vehicle spare parts supply chain in Nigeria.

"When we launched in the market two years ago, we focused on providing high quality vehicle maintenance services. But over time we learned that we had to prioritize fixing the broken automotive spare parts supply chain — a more urgent problem in the industry and a bigger driver of its value. Spare parts represents $6BN out of Nigeria's $8BN vehicle aftersales market. Since we pivoted our business, we have serviced more than 50 corporate fleet owners and spare parts wholesalers and provided spare parts from 5 global automotive manufacturers. By improving the availability of high quality spare parts, we believe that we can play a role in improving Nigerians' vehicle longevity and road safety," said Olusegun Owoade Mecho Autotech CEO/co-founder.

Nigeria has more than 12 million registered vehicles of which more than 90% are imported used vehicles. Given the predominance of used vehicles, the automotive aftersales industry is highly fragmented and informal with a broken aftermarket spare parts supply chain. Spare parts wholesalers struggle to access high quality and original parts, and suffer frequent stockouts as they are unable to access working capital to purchase inventory. Despite its informal and fragmented nature, Nigeria's automotive aftersales and maintenance market is valued at an estimated $8BN. The average Nigerian vehicle owner spends $50-60 per year on repairs and maintenance of which 80% is spent on spare parts.

Visit www.MechoAutotech.com to demo the version v2.0 of the vehicle management app. Spare part wholesalers can sign up to the Mecho Mart waitlist here (https://apo-opa.info/41Vwlvz).

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ABOUT MECHO AUTOTECH:

Mecho Autotech is a Nigerian multi-channel platform providing global automotive spare parts and vehicle repairs and maintenance services. Mecho is on a mission to foster a vehicle maintenance culture in Nigeria to keep roads and passengers safe. Founded in 2021 by Olusegun Owoade and Ayoola Akinkunmi, Mecho Autotech offers repair and maintenance services to businesses and consumers through in-house and third-party service capacity which has passed rigorous assessments. The Mecho has both workshop and mobile service capabilities.

When consumers download the Mecho Autotech app, they enter their vehicle's unique identification number (VIN) or basic vehicle information. Based on the vehicle's specifications, the Mecho Autotech algorithm calculates a routine vehicle maintenance program and subscription fee which can be paid monthly, quarterly, or annually. Mecho offers mobile service to meet a customer at their own location if preferred. Customers can also go to a Mecho Autotech workshop or partner garages for service. For business customers, Mecho Autotech can manage fleet-wide needs with the flexibility to request repairs on demand.

The Mecho retail app is available on both iOS and Android. Find out more at

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