Kakao Mobility Partners with Car Wash, Maintenance, and Used Car Companies for 'My Car Management' Service

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] Kakao Mobility announced on the 9th that it will establish a cooperative system with domestic car wash, maintenance, and used car specialized companies and introduce the 'My Car Management' service on Kakao Navi.

'My Car Management' is provided to owners who have registered their vehicles on Kakao Navi and is divided into 'On-site Car Wash & Maintenance' and 'My Car Price Inquiry & Selling' services.

First, the 'On-site Car Wash & Maintenance' service features a one-stop process through the app, from checking information of partner companies to using the service at the desired time and place, and completing payment. The car wash applies an eco-friendly washing method that does not cause environmental pollution, and maintenance is limited to battery and engine oil replacement, provided as an on-site service without restrictions on location or time. This service is scheduled to be launched through Kakao Navi in April.

Kakao Mobility has signed partnerships with a total of 13 companies for this service, including Gatcha, Bullsone, Steam Doctor, MDOto, In&Out Wash, Jet Steam, Car&People, King Car Wash, Team Wiper, Bullsone, Karang, Kajen, Cloud Nine, and AJ Carian Service.

The 'My Car Price Inquiry & Selling' service is operated in collaboration with K Car, the largest direct-operated used car company in Korea. Users can check the current market price of their vehicles and, by applying within the app, can have their vehicles evaluated on-site and proceed with selling. In the future, the service scope will be expanded to integrate vehicle lifecycle management, including insurance management, driving history, and service inspection information. This service is currently available through Kakao Navi.

Kakao Mobility plans to build a dedicated platform for private vehicle owners and provide various vehicle management services in the future.

Ahn Gyu-jin, Vice President of Kakao Mobility’s Business Division, said, "The My Car Management service is meaningful in that it expands the functions and roles of the mobility platform," adding, "We will continue to seek ways to cooperate with more companies to provide users with convenience through innovation in the mobility platform and offer the industry opportunities to expand the market by creating new demand."