Mikano, Autochek Target Financing Gap in New Push for Vehicle Ownership, launch virtual showroom

Mikano, Autochek Target Financing Gap in New Push for Vehicle Ownership, launch virtual showroom 

 

Mikano Motors has said its new partnership with Autochek Africa is aimed at delivering a more complete vehicle ownership experience by combining premium mobility with smarter financing solutions for Nigerian customers.

Speaking on the collaboration in Lagos on Friday at the launch of a Mikano Motors virtual showroom on Autochek’s platform, Joelle Haykal, Group Executive Director of Mikano Motors, described the deal as an extension of the company’s long-standing ownership philosophy.

She said, “Our focus has always been on delivering not just new vehicles, but a complete ownership experience. That includes up to six years’ warranty or up to 200,000 kilometres, nationwide aftersales support, and the confidence that comes from a 33-year legacy of trust.”

According to her, Mikano’s vehicles are specifically engineered for Nigerian roads, with durability and performance at the core of their design, ensuring customers drive with peace of mind.

She noted that the partnership with Autochek Africa would allow the company to go beyond vehicle sales by integrating premium products with flexible, structured financing options.

“This partnership allows us to combine premium mobility with smart financing solutions, giving customers greater flexibility, confidence and control over how they own a vehicle,” Haykal added.

On its part, Autochek Africa said the collaboration is focused on addressing what it described as the real barrier to vehicle ownership in Nigeria — limited access to financing.

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“The demand for vehicles in Nigeria has never been the issue; access to financing has,” said Etop Ikpe, Chief Executive Officer of Autochek Africa.

He explained that by integrating Mikano’s vehicle portfolio with Autochek’s embedded financing technology, customers will gain access to multiple banking partners, faster credit approvals and loan structures tailored to their needs.

“Our partnership with Mikano Motors is designed to close that gap. By combining Mikano’s premium vehicle portfolio with our embedded financing technology, we are unlocking access to multiple banking partners with fast approvals so that anyone can find an offer that suits them, allowing more Nigerians to own brand-new cars with confidence,” Ikpe said.

The partnership, which includes the launch of a dedicated Mikano Motors Virtual Showroom on the Autochek platform, is expected to enable customers to compare models, apply for structured automotive loans, explore flexible payment plans and complete key stages of the purchase process online.

Both companies say the deal signals a broader shift in Nigeria’s automotive landscape, where digital platforms and embedded finance are increasingly shaping how vehicles are discovered, financed and owned.

Mikano Motors is a division of Mikano International, representing globally recognised automotive brands in Nigeria, including Changan, Deepal, Maxus and others.

The division is committed to delivering quality vehicles, reliable after-sales support and innovative mobility solutions tailored to the Nigerian market.

Autochek Africa is a leading pan-African automotive technology company transforming how vehicles are bought, sold and financed across the continent.

Through its marketplace and embedded financing solutions, Autochek provides individuals and businesses with improved access to quality vehicles while powering automotive commerce at scale.

Its infrastructure combines data, technology and strategic partnerships to make vehicle ownership more transparent, affordable and accessible throughout Africa.

 

Mikano, Autochek Target Financing Gap in New Push for Vehicle Ownership, launch virtual showroom