How Chinese Used-Car Platforms Are Expanding Access to Affordable Vehicles in Africa
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- Chinese used-car platforms are expanding access to vehicles for families and small businesses in West Africa.
- Vehicle affordability can affect commuting, school travel and the number of deliveries a small business can complete.
For many families and small businesses across West Africa, a vehicle is more than a lifestyle purchase. It can determine the length of a daily commute, whether children can travel reliably to school and how many deliveries a business can complete.
Chinese used-car platforms are expanding access to vehicles in the region. But a used car that fits a buyer’s purchase budget is not necessarily affordable to own and operate.
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