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Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by BizBooks(m): 11:45am On Dec 14, 2012 |
As we all know, the eastern coast of the United States was devastated by Hurricane Sandy in late October 2012. Incidentally, the east coast is where the major Ports are located. One of these major Ports is at Bayonne, New Jersey. After the storm, it was revealed that more than 10,000 cars awaiting shipment to Africa and South America were severely damaged. The damages include: · Flood Damage · Fire Damage · Body Damage The damages were so severe that the shipping lines refused to accept the cars for shipment and asked the owners to remove them from the Port. If you are wondering why the shipping lines refused to continue with the shipping, it is because the cars were no longer functional. To load a car on ship, somebody has to actually start it and drive it onto the ship. If a car cannot start, most shipping lines will not accept it. If they do, they will charge you a heavy surcharge called Non-Running Vehicle Surcharge. I wouldn't have written this article if the story ended here. But then something remarkable happened. Some of these shipping lines turned around and said they will ship these damaged cars to Africa if the owners put them in a container. Many people took this option and as a result, these cars are now headed to Nigeria. Some are already in Lagos as we speak while others will be arriving shortly. The unfortunate thing is that these flooded and damaged cars will not show up on Carfax or Autocheck. Carfax and Autocheck do not track cars once they are shipped out of the US. So the last entry you will see for these cars in VIN reports is: "Exported to Nigeria - October 2012. So Buyer Beware. P.S: The picture below shows containers over-turned by hurricane Sandy at Bayonne Port. This will give you an idea of the force of the storm. Picture courtesy of: http://newsrescue.com/ro-ro-container-shippers-lose-millions-hurricane-sandy-jersey-port-thrashing/#axzz2F03i5QSB 3 Likes
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Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by BizBooks(m): 11:50am On Dec 14, 2012 |
How to Identify a Flooded Car According to Carfax: - Check the trunk, glove compartment, dashboard, and below the seats for signs of water damage such as silt, mud or rust. - Examine upholstery and carpeting closely; if it doesn't match the interior or fits loosely, it may have been replaced. Discolored, faded or stained materials could indicate water damage. - Turn the ignition key and make sure that accessory and warning lights and gauges work properly. Make sure the air bag and ABS lights come on and go off. - Test power and electronics systems such as interior/exterior lights, windows and door locks, radio, cigarette lighter, heater and air conditioner several times to make sure they work. - Flex some of the wires beneath the dashboard. Wet wires will become brittle once dry and may crack. - Take a whiff for musty odors or strong perfumes used to mask the smell of mildew. 4 Likes |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by ayodeji1(m): 12:52pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
i saw this coming.thanks boss. |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by polokor60(m): 1:37pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
Thanks for the info. |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by aieromon(m): 1:39pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
Nice info. Thanks |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by 50calibre(m): 3:31pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
Nigerian the home of all junks 1 Like |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by RedLight1: 3:36pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
they should sell them to cab drivers at cheaper rate... Atleast it will be beta than sum cars on lagos street 1 Like |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by donigspain(m): 3:41pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
When will Nigeria stop being used as a world industrial dump-site? |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by RedLight1: 3:43pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
donigspain: When will Nigeria stop being used as a world industrial dump-site?when we start buying innoson instead of toyota... Zinox instead of hp... Etc 3 Likes |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by Hailedin9ja: 3:43pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
Okay. We'll watch out. |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by nass07(m): 3:45pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
Hmmm! Shame on those who will go all out to purchase these trash in the name of being cheap autos. (Coffins for sale) |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by Nobody: 3:46pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
Don't we have a relevant authority to check this dumping in our precious Nigeria? Why Nigeria,is there no other African country to take them to. Is Nigeria the worst country in Africa,cos I don't understand why all negative things directly,or indirectly related to Nigeria,my beloved country. 1 Like |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by tomakint: 3:49pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
Before nko? Nigeria has been the dumping ground for anything 'fairly and now seriously used goods from abroad. ***No pun intended*** |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by dasparrow: 3:50pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
Thanks for the info. Nigerians be careful especially those ordering cars from the USA. Everything from the western world is not always good especially with their economic down turn and never ending natural disasters. |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by donigspain(m): 3:51pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
Red-Light:I don't have a toyota nor an hp Anyways, I think that the 'u' in your post should rather read 'WE' if you had aimed for a less offensive (direct) response. |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by RedLight1: 3:55pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
donigspain:okay no offense.. Corrected |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by akpomeme(m): 3:55pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
BizBooks: As we all know, the eastern coast of the United States was devastated by Hurricane Sandy inThe problem is that Nigerians like big things.. I do not see any sense in spending 2.5 million naira on a flooded jeep when I can buy a brand new Kia, toyota etc with that same amount or a little higher and have rest of mind for at least four years, free from mechanics just servicing when due. Blame it on Jonathan when your car starts bleeping on you. |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by Nobody: 4:14pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
Red-Light:ZINNOX Comp is crap,they should upgrade to stay in the game,innovate.etc,do not force Nigerians to buy inferior thing out of pity or use emotional blackmail 2 Likes |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by Nobody: 4:16pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
Nigeria/Africa has always been a dumping ground for these things. No surprises. Since even second hand underpants and bras find their way to Nigeria, there is no reason to be surprised about damaged cars being dumped here. More business for the mechanics and spare-part dealers, then. |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by Nobody: 4:18pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
Good info. |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by Bright2(m): 4:26pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
The truth is that we still make of it nomatter the condition e.g,belgium spare parts! |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by stagger: 4:29pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
So for someone like me who bought a vehicle which was caught by the storm and many others like me who had their personal vehicles affected, are we supposed to throw the vehicles away? Besides, a flood damaged vehicles SHOULD NEVER BE STARTED until all the fluids have been drained. That is why it is a standard policy that such vehicles CANNOT be transported RoRo. Common sense. It is not as a result of the cars "not being functional" as you stated. Your article would help those who want to buy in Cotonou or Lagos, but it is coming very late in the day if you ask me. 2 Likes |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by omowolewa: 4:30pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
Before nkor?! Some Nigerians won't care. If its neat, you can start the engine and its moving, its as good as any Tokunbo car. The difference would be felt in maintenance cost. |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by RedLight1: 4:31pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
ehie: ZINNOX Comp is crap,they should upgrade to stay in the game,innovate.etc,do not force Nigerians to buy inferior thing out of pity or use emotional blackmailhave u used it b4 or becoz sum1 told u zinox pc is not good and u believed its not.. Though i agreed that zinox use to be substandard buh in buh they have really up their game.. U myt wana try it sumtimes |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by rabdeluxe(m): 4:41pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
Good Info but still need to buy 2 out of all ..... |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by Deffwill(m): 4:42pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
ehie: ZINNOX Comp is crap,they should upgrade to stay in the game,innovate.etc,do not force Nigerians to buy inferior thing out of pity or use emotional blackmail Innoson and Omatek then... 1 Like |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by Nobody: 4:50pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
Red-Light:i actually used zinnox it hanged a lot,its archaic,they really do need to innovate,fix their shitty hardware and do crap that will make people buy,samsung is not forcing its government to use its product..etc, |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by BUTONEDAY(m): 4:50pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
Some of our taxis are no better than these flooded cars. |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by BizBooks(m): 4:52pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
stagger: So for someone like me who bought a vehicle which was caught by the storm and many others like me who had their personal vehicles affected, are we supposed to throw the vehicles away? I sympathize with you because I know you are personally affected by this tragedy. But your case is quite different. You bought the car for yourself and also you are aware of the damages it sustained. I'm concerned about people that will buy these cars from dealers in Lagos without knowing their history. If I remember correctly, you made it clear that you wouldn't have paid for the car if you had gotten the information on time. stagger: A car that cannot start is not functional. How else can you drive it if you can't start it. stagger: It is not yet late to warn the general public about what is coming. In fact Grimaldi which is one of the shipping lines caught up in this debacle gave their clients until Dec 31, 2012 to remove their cars from the Port. So it is still not late to report on this. 2 Likes |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by ITbomb(m): 5:04pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
Red-Light:I've been using Zinox for the past 2 years , no disappointment so far except battery life now to 1hr 45mins approximately full power |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by ujukala: 5:21pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
You have been warned. |
Re: Thousands Of Damaged Cars Are Headed For Nigeria. by Siga: 6:15pm On Dec 14, 2012 |
No matter wat u say ...I bet u some will still go for those cars...thats the problem....but u did well my bro...God bless u wella |
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