Garage
Founded
2021 in Accra, Ghana — Garage Mobility was launched to streamline Africa’s automotive aftermarket and parts supply chain by building a digital platform that connects global parts manufacturers and distributors with retailers, fleets, and mechanic shops across the continent. It addresses inefficiencies in sourcing and distribution to make auto parts more accessible and affordable.
Founders & Leadership
Gwanygha’a Gana — Co‑Founder & CEO
Cedric Foudjet — Co‑Founder
Location
Accra, Ghana — serving automotive parts retailers and workshops across multiple African markets.
Industry
Tech / Automotive / E‑Commerce / Supply Chain — focused on digital procurement and distribution of auto spare parts across Africa, leveraging AI and messaging‑based interfaces for streamlined ordering.
Overview
Garage Mobility builds digital infrastructure for automotive aftermarket parts procurement and distribution in Africa. The platform aggregates parts from international suppliers and makes them available to retailers, fleets, and mechanics using a WhatsApp‑based ordering interface supported by AI‑powered procurement management. This helps simplify the fragmented supply chain, reduce costs, and improve access for thousands of businesses, with reported usage by over 2,000 partners.
Core Features & Capabilities
WhatsApp‑based Parts Ordering: Users can request and order auto parts directly through WhatsApp, without needing to engage multiple vendors manually.
AI‑Powered Procurement: An intelligent backend that consolidates orders, manages suppliers, and optimises sourcing for speed and cost.
Supplier & Manufacturer Network: Connects retailers and workshops with regional and global parts distributors to improve availability.
Automotive Aftermarket Distribution: Supports a wide range of vehicle parts serving the continent’s growing automotive market.
Target Market
Auto Parts Retailers & Shops seeking reliable supply and simplified procurement.
Fleet Operators & Mechanics requiring efficient parts sourcing and inventory access.
Distributors & Manufacturers looking to expand reach into formal and informal retail channels.
Automotive Service Providers needing integrated tools for parts procurement and stock management.
Value Proposition
Garage Mobility reduces friction in Africa’s automotive parts ecosystem by digitising and centralising procurement, cutting down fragmentation costs, and improving delivery speed. Its WhatsApp‑centric approach meets users where they already communicate, while AI tools optimise supply‑chain interactions — making parts sourcing faster, cheaper, and more reliable for workshops and retailers.