ANALYSING THE IMPACT OF AUTOMOBILE SPARE PARTS SELLERS IN GHANA. ( A CASE STUDY AT SIWIDO KOKOMPE AT CAPE COAST).

Abstract

Sales of parts to service providers at the best convenience are very important, because benefactors of such services always want them as early as possible. Thus the cluster of mechanics at Siwdo in Cape Coast needs automobile parts readily available and in good condition to buy immediately for quick replacement. Therefore the sale of spare parts at Siwdo was very beneficial to the automobile mechanics since they could quickly buy the parts for replacement. Also the sale of these parts contributes to the economic development through the payment taxes. Some of the spare parts that are being sold are carburetors, fuel injection system, spring valves, belts, motors, steering, clutch, brake, pumps, cylinder heads, connecting rods, shafts, suspension systems, piston rings among others. Quantitative data was obtain through administering of structured questionnaires to justify conclusions. Conclusively, most of the parts sold are in good condition and available. The activities of these sellers must be improve through education.

Key words: Spare – parts, engine, automobile, Maintenance, Available