AutoChek, an automotive technology company using technology to re-create the buying, maintenance and selling experience of automobiles in Africa, has received loads of applications just few months into operation in the country. With three innovative after-sale services such as quarterly maintenance, insurance contract and tracking systems, the many challenges clients face after taking automobile loans … AutoChek is a one-stop shop to automobile financing Read More »

Gone are the days where owning a car is a status symbol that earns prestige and respect in the sight of onlookers. Today, owning a car has become a necessity. Humans are innately nomadic in nature; it is difficult for us to stay in one place for a long time. If you add this to … Benefits of owning a car Read More »

Car accidents can happen at any time. As much as we try to prevent it, they happen more often than not on our highways. The baseline causes for its prevalence are mainly human induced.  This article comes in handy in opening our eyes to the main human errors that cause these accidents to happen, causing … Why car accidents happen Read More »

Cars have grown beyond being that status symbol that defines your level of comfort or class. Today, it has become a stream of income for many individuals across various spheres of life. Since there’s no such thing as “too much money”, you can earn more yourself simply by owning a car. Also, most vehicle side … Ways to make money as a car owner Read More »

Autochek, the automotive technology company facilitating auto financing across Africa and ROAM Africa (Ringier One Africa Media), have entered into an agreement for Autochek to acquire automotive marketplaces Cheki Kenya and Cheki Uganda as Autochek expands further into the African market. The deal will be finalised within the following weeks and will see Cheki Kenya and … Autochek Acquires ROAM Africa’s Online Car Platforms Cheki Kenya and Cheki Uganda Read More »

Mr Jide Adamolekun is the Chief Finance Officer, Autocheck Africa, a major customer of Sterling Bank Plc. He started his career in banking, industry. He worked in operations before he moved on to the telecoms industry. He fell in love with startups and joined the e-commerce platform, Konga.  He held various roles there across finance, operations, … Financial institutions need tech to innovate, boost services Read More »

If driving skills equate knowledge of vehicles would we ever visit the mechanic? That’s one of the car myths we want to debunk. Truth is that there is a wide knowledge gap among most car owners around vehicle-related matters. Car myths have become believable, especially when it’s coming from personal experiences.  Unfortunately, this approach has … Car myths you should stop believing Read More »

Just like the parable of avoiding a situation like a “bad habit”, an old car is a reminder of the status, lifestyle, and frustrations that you want to resist. In the same vein, a new car means a new lease of life – that gives you the comfort, class, and convenience you deserve. As you … 5 questions you need to ask before getting your next car Read More »

Wear and tear is a thing for car parts. While some can be easily managed, some should never happen. A car engine is one of those parts that should never knock. If anything goes wrong, it’s stressful, expensive, and inconvenient to fix; your car can end up being scrap. For many car owners, it’s the … What makes a car engine knock Read More »

Toyota is arguably one of the most sought-after cars among buyers, dealers, and business owners. From the economical fuel efficiency to the strength of its legs, you ‘almost’ cannot go wrong getting one for yourself. In the midst of all these, there are common faults you should watch out for in Toyota cars. For a … Common Faults in Toyota Cars Read More »