OLX, Mandilas Redefine Online Car Sells with Free Valuation & Diagnoses Services

OLX, Nigeria’s number one online classifieds, has entered into partnership with Mandilas, one of the leading players in the auto industry in a strategic relationship that will offer users on the OLX platform free vehicle valuation and diagnostic services.

The partnership, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek gathered is part of steps to tap into the Nigerian new and used cars sales market worth $6billion (estimation) annually.

In addition, Mandilas will list its vehicles on the OLX platform in an effort to attract buyers from across the country.

Speaking at the press conference to announce the partnership, Lola Masha, OLX country manager, stated, “The partnership between 2 trusted brand in Nigeria - Mandilas and OLX - is truly one of a kind. It reinforces OLX’s commitment to enhancing its users experience on the platform and also provides a nationwide reach for Mandilas”.

Masha stated that “this collaboration with Mandilas validates the effectiveness of OLX as a platform with a wide range of vehicles where buyers can find great car deals and trade with trusted sellers”.

The partnership will offer eligible users who post their cars for sale on the OLX site, an opportunity to have their cars screened and evaluated for free.

At the end of the screening, the user will get an evaluation certificate from Mandilas that will state the current market value of the car as well as the condition of each part of the car.

This will benefit both the buyer who is worried about the worth and condition of the car they want to buy and the seller who is not sure of the monetary value of the car.

While expressing delight working with OLX, Stephen Gladwin, general manager, Mandilas, stated, “the partnership with OLX will help build trust amongst Nigerians who are in the market to buy or sell their used cars because of the certificate they get at the end of the screening process”.

Gladwin added, “over the years, Mandilas has built a reputation of  providing unrivalled service in the auto industry. We are excited about the partnership with OLX, the number 1 online classifieds site in Nigeria. OLX has provided a platform where users can feel safe buying and selling used vehicles across the country.’’

OLX is the world’s leading classifieds platform in growth markets and is available in more than 40 countries and over 50 languages.

OLX connects local people to buy, sell or exchange used goods and services by making it fast and easy for anyone to post an ad through the mobile app.

Every month, hundreds of millions of people in local markets around the world use OLX’s online marketplace to find and sell a wide range of products, including vehicles, electronics, phones and much more.

Also, in Nigeria, the name Mandilas became synonymous with Volkswagen vehicles, because Mandilas first introduced Volkswagen into the country in 1953 as the sole importer and distributor.

Having popularised Volkswagen vehicles through the nationwide network of sales and service facilities of its Motors Division, Mandilas made a vital contribution to Nigeria's industrialisation by initiating the set up of the "Volkswagen of Nigeria" assembly plant near Lagos.

Today, Mandilas is known for the sales and maintenance of Toyota cars and has 21 outlets across Nigeria.

“As the OLX & Mandilas partnership continues - stay connected to www.facebook.com/OLXNigeria or contact us at [email protected] and 0700- 225-5659,” Masha said.