Hello folks,

I am looking to start up a car Lubricant and car care retail shop (products such as car perfume, radiator coolant, ATF, oil treatment, spray paints, dashboard polish, car wax, car wash etc), and I have Enugu and Uyo on my radar.

Which of these location is good for my type of business?

I don’t know about Enugu but If you have a good location for this in uyo, preferably Oron road or Aka road I can assure you this will sell.
But just like every other business you will need to run publicity. If your pocket is strong, pay for advert with Akbc tv.

BusinessHub1:
I don’t know about Enugu but If you have a good location for this in uyo, preferably Oron road or Aka road I can assure you this will sell.
But just like every other business you will need to run publicity. If your pocket is strong, pay for advert with Akbc tv.

someone mentioned mechanic age, located after the state secretariat. How's that location?

halfworks:
someone mentioned mechanic age, located after the state secretariat. How's that location?

I guess you meant to write “mechanic village” which is at abak road.
That axis is good too but competition is very high and you will need to proof what you do differently to draw customers to you. And of course it will take time.
I always recommend Oron road to any business cos the axis is like the Lagos of Akwa Ibom. It houses 4 major housing estate in Akwa Ibom namely; Ewet housing, Osong Ama, Shelter Afrique (Shelter Afrique and Ewet housing is to Akwa Ibom what Maitama and Asokoro is to Abuja). Cost of shop in Oron road is very high because of its business prospects and population.But the choice is yours to make.

BusinessHub1:

I guess you meat to write “mechanic village” which is at abak road.
That axis is good too but competition is very high and you will need to proof what you do differently to draw customers to you. And of course it will take time.
I always recommend Oron road to any business cos the axis is like the Lagos of Akwa Ibom. It houses 4 major housing estate in Akwa Ibom namely; Ewet housing, Osong Ama, Shelter Afrique (Shelter Afrique and Ewet housing is to Akwa Ibom what Maitama and Asokoro is to Abuja). Cost of shop in Oron road is very high because of its business prospects and population.But the choice is yours to make.

Good points!
Like to know house rent in uyo or close by,2bed room flat or a room and parlor self-contained. .
I want to relocate there,l'm into Medicine/pharmaceutical line..l prefer to join the Union market..Do you know there market station? . Thank you.. for assistance.

Oron road, abak road(mechanic village) ikotekpene road.. These are the best places for you in uyo. Apart from these places mentioned.. Pls forget uyo. Moreover getting shop in this places is always going to be hard because it's always competitive. Shops are very expensive thIs places. Aka road is also good. My experience though.

BusinessHub1:

I guess you meant to write “mechanic village” which is at abak road.
That axis is good too but competition is very high and you will need to proof what you do differently to draw customers to you. And of course it will take time.
I always recommend Oron road to any business cos the axis is like the Lagos of Akwa Ibom. It houses 4 major housing estate in Akwa Ibom namely; Ewet housing, Osong Ama, Shelter Afrique (Shelter Afrique and Ewet housing is to Akwa Ibom what Maitama and Asokoro is to Abuja). Cost of shop in Oron road is very high because of its business prospects and population.But the choice is yours to make.

yes. I meant to write mechanic village. What's the average cost of shops at Oron road?

buddy221:
Oron road, abak road(mechanic village) ikotekpene road.. These are the best places for you in uyo. Apart from these places mentioned.. Pls forget uyo. Moreover getting shop in this places is always going to be hard because it's always competitive. Shops are very expensive thIs places. Aka road is also good. My experience though.

thanks for your input. Do you know the average cost of shops at these locations you mentioned?

chikeorji123:


Good points!
Like to know house rent in uyo or close by,2bed room flat or a room and parlor self-contained. .
I want to relocate there,l'm into Medicine/pharmaceutical line..l prefer to join the Union market..Do you know there market station? . Thank you.. for assistance.

For a 2 bedroom flat in a good location budget 300k. For a one bedroom flat 200-240k.

No idea of union market, you can always ask that when you touch down and you will be given a comprehensive info on that.

halfworks:
yes. I meant to write mechanic village. What's the average cost of shops at Oron road?

Depends on the size and location. For instance from plaza to timber market junction a standard shop goes for 300k a year. Some are higher than that sef.

BusinessHub1:

Depends on the size and location. For instance from plaza to timber market junction a standard shop goes for 300k a year. Some are higher than that sef.

that's steep o.

halfworks:
that's steep o.

Oh ohh, u were thinking Akwa Ibom is still that cheap state right? Think again!

If you are coming to uyo, just come with plenty money..

When I mean plenty
I mean plenty.,..

halfworks:
thanks for your input. Do you know the average cost of shops at these locations you mentioned?

25-30k per month for shop between the location I mentioned. Note. They will always ask for 2years payment.