Source: https://naijauto.com/car-buying-and-selling/9-most-common-car-buying-mistakes-to-avoid-47

Be a smart buyer by knowing the following 9 don'ts while shopping for your next car.

Buying a car is definitely an excitement yet also a major challenge. Finding an affordable vehicle yet still satisfies all of your needs is always a difficult task. Before deciding which one to go for, it is very important to read as many useful buying tips and reviews as possible. You must have known quite well about what we should do when buying a car. Well, but how about things that we shouldn’t? Our article will help you realize 9 most common mistakes that car-buyers usually make during car buying process.

1. Show hopelessness to seller
A golden rule while buying anything is never showing your desperation to the seller. By expressing too obviously how passionate you want the car, you will weaken you negotiation position. Be judicious. Don't let yourself be fooled by old selling tricks such as: “Some have ordered the car for a higher price and this evening they will come to get it”. Always stay calm no matter how excited you are to own that car otherwise you will let the sellers push you to pay more than what it actually costs.


A golden rule while buying anything is never showing your desperation to the seller

2. Go for the cheapest deal
Everyone knows the cheapest deal does not neccesary make the best deal. In fact, many people have been tricked then bought poor quality or illegal cars. And it is unfortunate that most of the car dealers in Nigeria are not kind enough to scream at you to tell their selling cars are stolen or shabby. They just care about how they can sell their cars as soon as possible.

3. Buy in a hurry
Buying a new car requires buyers to consider carefully a lot of factors before paying their hard earned money for dealers. If you buy a car in haste, you might soon suffer from troubles and disappointment with your vehicle. The car you buy will become your close friend, a family member and even your second house. So don’t rush yourself. Take time to research, compare price, quality, brand, condition and then find out your best match.

4. Want to buy the newest version
I might be interested in a Toyota Corolla 2008 because it is the latest model of that design. However, I would still go for the 2003 because they look basically the same. Most of 2008 models cost more when being bought from the United States or Canada and the customs at the Port of Lagos are also certainly higher. Therefore, if you are in need of saving money, it is better to buy the 2003 Corolla instead of trying to buy a refurbished 2008 version. The difference in both cars may not match the price’s difference and this is also true with many other brands and models.


Most of 2008 models cost more when being bought from the United States or Canada

5. Not have a proper check before buying
Many people underestimate the significance of careful inspection before purchasing a vehicle. You should look through all information, database and history of the car such as papers, vehicle identification number (VIN), and diagnostic scan. This is a very important step because it ensures the car’s legality and helps you avoid a lot of uneccesary troubles in the future.

6. Spend the last Kobo on your next car
You might have heard about many cases in which people go totally broke after buying a car. They fail to anticipate that the car will need some extra money for care services, maintenance, and fuel loading after the purchase. Of course, this spending is unplanned, or in other words, falls out of their initial budget. As a result, some have to give up driving their newly-bought cars down the roads as they cannot afford the fuel expense, while some even fall into mounting debts.

7. Choose the car just because of its appearance
This is one of the most common mistakes made by car buyers. They pay too much attention to the clean exterior, while underestimating the significance of checking what lies under the hood.


Choosing the car just because of its seem-to-be-flawless appearance is our common mistake when buying a car

8. Want to own the unique car in town
People usually say that "one-in-town car, one-in-town problem.” That is not wrong. Driving a one-in-town is the greatest feeling because your car is unique and you will be like the pioneer of the model in town. However, it also brings some troubles such as no reliable service center and lack of parts for replacement.

Still, there is one way to solve this problem. Some people who like to drive the unique car in town often buy a normal car like Honda Civic, Toyota Camry, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Then, they will change and replace some parts of the car, decorate it elaborately to make it become one of a kind. But don’t overdo because you may make your car become a catastrophe.

9. Buy a car because someone else has it
We often make the mistake of buying a particular car because our friends or neighbors are also driving one. We think that the car must be so good that our friends and neighbors buy and use it. But the fact is we cannot tell what kind of problems they are actually suffering from. Different finance status, budget and preference makes different buying decision. That is why we always advide you to do your car research carefully. Never buy a particular car just because someone else seems satisfied driving it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wMfwjYuGB0
How To Negotiate With A Car Salesman

Source: https://naijauto.com/car-buying-and-selling/9-most-common-car-buying-mistakes-to-avoid-47

This thread is not for teachers, most especially those in private schools


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Very educative, most especially no. 4.

Many Nigerians buy for fashion not for functions..
And that is what make whillye different from black

Kk

Op nice one.
But na who chop belle full they buy car.
Especially na wey the Fulani gangster they Aso Rock they Rock Nigeria the Fulani cattle's way.

OP What of buying a bicycle nko?

i don't see these as mistakes. if you have the cash, buy it!

True

Nice trick

thought-provoking post

I am desperate for a Lexus Gx470

10. BUYING CARS FROM OYINBO NO GOOD

This works for literary everything you want to buy. Read the book "You can Negotiate Anything by Herb Cohen" i think. It's a great book.

No. 7,8 and 9 are almost saying the same thing. I was expecting to see something like, proper inspection on gear box and engine becauze that is critical and then the ancilliaries.

oh lord provide my own o
anyway check my sign

Toyota camry tiny light for sale in portharcourt
See pics and details

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trantoan: 5. Not have a proper check before buying

These are certainly valid but one very important but often overlooked step, which was briefly mentioned in the 5th step in purchasing a vehicle in Nigeria, is running a Vehicle History Report.

If you intend to purchase a tokunbo or a Nigerian used vehicle, particularly for the Tokunbo, ensure you get a history report.

Get the vehicle VIN or Chassis Number, and forward it to a vehicle history platform.

These checks can be very inexpensive compared to the millions that go into vehicle purchase.

You would be amazed at the kind of damage vehicles imported into Nigeria undergo in the US or Canada, before import.

Most of these vehicles have undergone accident damage, flood or water damage, fire damage, have been vandalized, stolen, and of course, the Nigerian Car dealers favorite pastime, mileage or odometer tampering.

Spend 5 minutes and 1000 - 3000 Naira and save yourself 5 years and hundreds of thousands in vehicle repairs.

Don't just take my word for it: Visit the thread below and see for yourself why it's important to always obtain a vehicle history report.

https://www.nairaland.com/4378034/shocking-transformation-some-crashed-cars

Don't be wowed by external looks.

The vehicles with the best external appearance often hide the worst history.

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Nice article.

PERSONALLY, NUMBER 7 IS WHERE MOST PPLE DEFAULT

Pls does anyone know an expert mechanic in Toyota Camry v6 engine within Surulere or yaba? Pls get back to me if u do.

Nice post. I'll come back later. My oga at the top is still processing my order.

AutoSpaNg:
For those in Abuja, who have luxury cars like Benz, Lexus SUV's, Toyota SUV's and other exotic cars. please don't make the mistake of taking them to a roadside mechanic to damage your beauty. bring them to our Modern Vehicle Repair Facility where our diagnostic check is always on point and our repairs are strictly professional and we give warranties to our customers on any repair. if we tell you something is wrong with your car and we ask you to purchase a part and in the end the problem persists we will refund your money and continue the repairs. Call us now: 08189742614 Auto Spa is our name.

don't you have a logo or banner? that's what will convince people that you're professional.. contact me to get a colorful logo for your brand. good luck.

The number 1 advice is very important.

trantoan:
Source: https://naijauto.com/car-buying-and-selling/9-most-common-car-buying-mistakes-to-avoid-47

Be a smart buyer by knowing the following 9 don'ts while shopping for your next car.

Buying a car is definitely an excitement yet also a major challenge. Finding an affordable vehicle yet still satisfies all of your needs is always a difficult task. Before deciding which one to go for, it is very important to read as many useful buying tips and reviews as possible. You must have known quite well about what we should do when buying a car. Well, but how about things that we shouldn’t? Our article will help you realize 9 most common mistakes that car-buyers usually make during car buying process.

1. Show hopelessness to seller
A golden rule while buying anything is never showing your desperation to the seller. By expressing too obviously how passionate you want the car, you will weaken you negotiation position. Be judicious. Don't let yourself be fooled by old selling tricks such as: “Some have ordered the car for a higher price and this evening they will come to get it”. Always stay calm no matter how excited you are to own that car otherwise you will let the sellers push you to pay more than what it actually costs.


A golden rule while buying anything is never showing your desperation to the seller

2. Go for the cheapest deal
Everyone knows the cheapest deal does not neccesary make the best deal. In fact, many people have been tricked then bought poor quality or illegal cars. And it is unfortunate that most of the car dealers in Nigeria are not kind enough to scream at you to tell their selling cars are stolen or shabby. They just care about how they can sell their cars as soon as possible.

3. Buy in a hurry
Buying a new car requires buyers to consider carefully a lot of factors before paying their hard earned money for dealers. If you buy a car in haste, you might soon suffer from troubles and disappointment with your vehicle. The car you buy will become your close friend, a family member and even your second house. So don’t rush yourself. Take time to research, compare price, quality, brand, condition and then find out your best match.

4. Want to buy the newest version
I might be interested in a Toyota Corolla 2008 because it is the latest model of that design. However, I would still go for the 2003 because they look basically the same. Most of 2008 models cost more when being bought from the United States or Canada and the customs at the Port of Lagos are also certainly higher. Therefore, if you are in need of saving money, it is better to buy the 2003 Corolla instead of trying to buy a refurbished 2008 version. The difference in both cars may not match the price’s difference and this is also true with many other brands and models.


Most of 2008 models cost more when being bought from the United States or Canada

5. Not have a proper check before buying
Many people underestimate the significance of careful inspection before purchasing a vehicle. You should look through all information, database and history of the car such as papers, vehicle identification number (VIN), and diagnostic scan. This is a very important step because it ensures the car’s legality and helps you avoid a lot of uneccesary troubles in the future.

6. Spend the last Kobo on your next car
You might have heard about many cases in which people go totally broke after buying a car. They fail to anticipate that the car will need some extra money for care services, maintenance, and fuel loading after the purchase. Of course, this spending is unplanned, or in other words, falls out of their initial budget. As a result, some have to give up driving their newly-bought cars down the roads as they cannot afford the fuel expense, while some even fall into mounting debts.

7. Choose the car just because of its appearance
This is one of the most common mistakes made by car buyers. They pay too much attention to the clean exterior, while underestimating the significance of checking what lies under the hood.


Choosing the car just because of its seem-to-be-flawless appearance is our common mistake when buying a car

8. Want to own the unique car in town
People usually say that "one-in-town car, one-in-town problem.” That is not wrong. Driving a one-in-town is the greatest feeling because your car is unique and you will be like the pioneer of the model in town. However, it also brings some troubles such as no reliable service center and lack of parts for replacement.

Still, there is one way to solve this problem. Some people who like to drive the unique car in town often buy a normal car like Honda Civic, Toyota Camry, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Then, they will change and replace some parts of the car, decorate it elaborately to make it become one of a kind. But don’t overdo because you may make your car become a catastrophe.

9. Buy a car because someone else has it
We often make the mistake of buying a particular car because our friends or neighbors are also driving one. We think that the car must be so good that our friends and neighbors buy and use it. But the fact is we cannot tell what kind of problems they are actually suffering from. Different finance status, budget and preference makes different buying decision. That is why we always advide you to do your car research carefully. Never buy a particular car just because someone else seems satisfied driving it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wMfwjYuGB0
How To Negotiate With A Car Salesman

Source: https://naijauto.com/car-buying-and-selling/9-most-common-car-buying-mistakes-to-avoid-47

I did #4, how stupid

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