Me & My Money

Providing a Netflix for cars

Carro co-founder invests only in what he has a good grasp of, like technology and engineering

Mr Kelvin Chng, co-founder of Carro, is also involved in an infant clothing distribution and e-commerce business that he started with his wife about seven years ago after they graduated. ST PHOTO: KHALID BABA
Mr Kelvin Chng, co-founder of Carro, is also involved in an infant clothing distribution and e-commerce business that he started with his wife about seven years ago after they graduated. ST PHOTO: KHALID BABA
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The huge success of subscription-based services like Netflix prompted entrepreneur Kelvin Chng to hit the road with his own car-based concept.

Mr Chng, 33, is the co-founder of Carro, which allows subscribers to select a plan and drive off with a car without needing to worry about annual depreciation and unexpected expenses such as repairs and insurance premiums.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on May 26, 2019, with the headline Providing a Netflix for cars. Subscribe