Help for Motorists as Meco Finder Launches in Lagos

As from the first week of next month, motorist in Lagos will be able to locate mechanics and other service providers like auto electricians, panel beaters, among others, following the launch of an app for this purpose. Motorist, who desire the app are to log onto the website-www. mecofinder.com, and download the app, and follow all the prompting. The motorist also needs to enable the GPS on the device used to download the app in order to enjoy the features. Though the plan is to make the app usable to motorists in all parts of the country, the promoters say it will “Start with Lagos and plan to move to other parts of the country subsequently”. Lead designer of the app, Adekoye Damilare said at the launch of the app this week in Lagos, said “It uses the latitude and longitude features etc incorporated in the google geo location application to make it more user-friendly.” He added that his company verifies the service providers before they are allowed to feature on the site, and that there is also a feature for motorists to comment on the services rendered so as to rate them. Kehinde Adekeye, in charge of subscription and payment said the company is out to provide convenience and competence to motorists, and that it takes only N1000 for service providers to be listed on the site for a six-month period. He said mechanics can make “Instant direct payment with USSD code, or payment can be done directly from your bank account. Or pay cash.