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CFAO Motors has signed a partnership with Fixit45 to make auto spare parts affordable and easily accessible to vehicle owners across the country.  

The partnership deal is between Fixit45’s sub-brand, Xparts and Winpart, a subsidiary of CFAO Motors, to improve the sourcing and distribution of auto spare parts.

Patrice Porte, managing director, CFAO Motors, during the signing ceremony over the weekend in Lagos, noted that CFAO is committed to delivering value to Nigerian consumers, adding that this partnership is an opportunity to expand its reach.

“This partnership is a testament to our enduring legacy in this market. We see strong synergies and alignment in terms of strategy and values from both brands,” he said.

“We are encouraged that this partnership will afford consumers the opportunity for better services and affordable products. This is the beginning of a great story that will positively define the Nigerian aftersales market.”

Justus Obaoye, chief executive officer and co-Founder, Fixit45, said the businesses’ core mission is to enable and facilitate value-creating interaction while emphasising the primacy of collaborations in moving the industry forward.

He added that the partnership is a win for the auto industry in Nigeria to make spare parts more affordable, seamless and efficient.

“We are a team of young people who are committed to delivering and facilitating quality services and automotive products to end-users. In CFAO, we have found a good fit and strategic partner who can help us deliver on our key objectives. For us, a key plank for getting things done is collaboration. These collaborations are vital and will help us scale,” he added. 

“Customers should expect something that the industry has lacked for a while – quality coming at an affordable price point with guarantees to boot.

“Fixit45 has been building the infrastructure that enhances the quality and meaningful interactions across verticals that include auto repair and maintenance services, fleet management, auto care, refurbishment and upgrades, repair financing, and mechanic workshop solutions, it has developed Xparts, an e-commerce and search platform for auto parts sourcing and delivery.”