Mikano Motors has revealed that contrary to speculations, the relationship between it and Geely brand is strained over certain unresolved matters, one of which is the recent addition of the Changan Auto brand to its portfolio.

Mikano Motors, however, made it explicitly clear that all their existing Geely clients be rest assured that they will continue to receive their state-of-the-art after-sales service support.

Managing Director of Mikano Motors, Ralph Haidar, disclosed this in Lagos at a media parley aimed at enlightening its customers on why the company took over the franchise of the Changan brand in Nigeria.

The Changan marque, before now, used to be one of the brands marketed in Nigeria by the Stallion Group and made a name for itself with models like the CS35, CS55 and CS75.

Haidar explained that the decision to take over the franchise of Changan brand of vehicles in Nigeria is not unconnected with Mikano Motors efforts at expanding its operations, and also to avail Nigerians opportunities to get a wide range of state-of-the-art vehicles at affordable prices.

According to him, Mikano has future plans to bring in more brands to complement the existing lineup to grow its market share within the automotive market and provide Nigerians with premium and diverse options when selecting vehicles.

He, however, reiterated that the three-year-long Mikano-Geely relationship is undergoing some reviews; whilst emphasising that customers would continue to enjoy adequate after-sales service from them.

Haidar revealed that Mikano motors took on Changan because of its versatility and the latest technology it offers as well as its arrays of models that it has placed under Mikano motors in Nigeria.