Weststar Associates Limited, Authorized General Distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria, has reiterated its commitment to its authorized dealerships in Nigeria, even as it dismissed as “entirely false” report by Transport Day, that it may severe relationship with some of its dealers following a policy announcement by Mercedes Benz AG, that it plans to reduce its dealerships by 10% worldwide, and up to 20% in the home market, Germany, by 2025, as it targets direct sales.
According to the company, in a letter addressed to Transport Day, by Weststar Associates Limited, it stated that “if you have an unconfirmed report on a policy that is being considered by some markets in Europe, this region is different from the one in which we operate, and which runs different business models. And so, these “speculations” are unfounded and false in their entirety”.
In its official Press Statement, Weststar Associates Limited said “Weststar Associates Limited, Authorized General Distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria has been the home of all things Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria for over 15 years. Running its operations as Mercedes-Benz’s representatives in Nigeria the Company owes its success not only to a holistic business model and a great team of professionals but also more importantly, to its business partners.
“Weststar Associates Limited runs a dealership network across Nigeria that covers the different regions of the country & is held by successful and innovative companies who have a strong understanding of the business climate in their regions. Although the story of Weststar in Nigeria is only a decade and a half old, the story of Mercedes-Benz runs for even longer, with a presence in Nigeria for over 60 years. Many of our dealers have become the lifeblood of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria.
“For decades, these companies have ensured that millions of Nigerians are able to gain access to the world’s most desirable Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Weststar’s key strategy remains to grow the Mercedes-Benz network in Nigeria using our dealerships. Weststar does not intend to cut ties with any of its Authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Nigeria at this time.
“We will continue to promote and strengthen our dealerships as a means to grow the Mercedes-Benz brand in Nigeria. Companies in our dealership network include:
- Barbedos Cars Limited – Plot 2974, Shehu Shagari Way, Maitama, Abuja.
- M-B Automobile Services Limited – Gottlieb Daimler Road, Off Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos.
- Skymit Motors Limited – 32, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos.
- Sunny Motors Limited – No. 45, Alhaji Tokan Street, Surulere, Lagos.
- Tetralog Nigeria Limited – Plot 11/12 Royal District layout, Enugu – Port Harcourt Expressway- Enugu
For more information on our dealership network, please contact us on +234 80 9999 8375/6 or visit our website https://www.mercedes-benz.com.ng/en/desktop/about-us/locations.html
