Nigerian automotive marketplace has received a new boost as Carlots.ng, a new nationwide Verified Auto Mechanics & Workshops Directory, officially unveiled its operation in the country aimed at helping car owners avoid unreliable roadside repairs and connect instead with trusted, professionally evaluated technicians across the country.
The new entry, according to the company, marks the beginning of a new chapter in Nigeria’s automotive marketplace with the introduction of a digital platform that provides motorists with access to hundreds of verified mechanics, covering major cities including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Ibadan, Enugu and others.
The new platform, offers user the ability to search-by-location, brand specialty and verification filters, the directory is positioned to become one of the country’s most reliable sources for vetted automotive service providers.
Speaking at the launch of the new platform, Ikwu Onyeka, chief executive officer of Carlots said this platform is a digital tool designed to bring transparency, traceability and professional accountability into the car-repair sector.
According to him, for years, Nigerian vehicle owners have depended largely on informal roadside mechanics an arrangement that often leads to repeated faults, inflated costs, incorrect diagnoses and safety risks.
Onyeka said the launch represents a major step toward sanitising the automotive repair culture in Nigeria.
“Too many car owners have suffered at the hands of unqualified technicians,” the Ceo said.
“This directory finally gives Nigerians the ability to choose workshops that meet verified standards, instead of relying on trial and error.”
The platform features workshops with competencies in Toyota, Honda, Mercedes, Lexus, Peugeot, Ford and other popular brands in Nigeria. Listings come with full details including address, contact information, service specialties and a verification badge for workshops that meet the platform’s quality benchmarks.
He said that the move could significantly reduce the burden of poorly executed repairs, which often force car owners to spend more than necessary on maintenance.
With thousands of used cars entering the Nigerian market annually, access to credible repair services has become more important than ever.
The digital platform confirmed that mechanics and workshop owners who meet the required standards can apply to be listed. The company also encouraged motorists to use the rating and feedback tools on the platform to help maintain service quality and weed out poor performers.
Motorists can explore the directory now or submit eligible workshops for verification via the official Carlots.ng page.
