Car Loans Offering Convenient Mobility To Middle And Low-Income Families

Everybody would love to own a car at some point in life. But unfortunately, for many Kenyans, owning a car is not a walk in the park. It is not something everyone can just wake up, walk into a car yard and emerge with car keys. The truth is owning a car for both middle and low-income families comes with lots of opportunities.

Many Kenyans rely on public transport to move from one place to another. Despite the conveniences that come with public transport in terms of the costs, the has huge disadvantages that can only be solved through owning a car. And many have bought cars on this premise.

The recent spike in car prices has killed many dreams of those who would love to own a car. Luckily, companies such as Autochek have come to the rescue of many by allowing a deposit payment of as low as 10 percent after which one can drive off with the car of their choice and pay the balance over an agreed period.

For many, the first question that comes to mind while shopping for a car is the cost of purchase followed by how expensive it will be to maintain the motor vehicle, more so for families with limited resources. Most average households that are somehow able, willing, or afforded the opportunity to acquire a car might also choose other ways of acquiring a car.

“Customers are not only opting for car financing to cash purchases but are actually going for long term loans that have lower monthly payments due to the rise in car prices caused by low supply and high demand in the international market, coupled with increased preference in crossovers and SUVs” highlighted Autochek Kenya’s country manager, Bilhah Muriithi.

You also find that families within this bracket, who have growing businesses, will also not only benefit from car financing but their credit scores will improve in the process. This is sole because a truck or minivan might be what is missing in the equation to expand the business. Once they have finished repaying the first loan successfully, they find that their credit scores also automatically improve. With good credit scores, approvals for a second or third loan come without difficulty.

As the demand for cars grows within this market segment, so will the financing options because car dealers and other players in the market are keen on facilitating car ownership. Platforms like Autochek have taken the lead by partnering with players in the financial services sector to make car ownership a reality. In a growing economy, this has come in handy as the demand for cars rises and more people become eligible for car ownership.