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Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by mogul555: 7:42am On Oct 19, 2017
Make sure you register the vehicle at the nearest police station,it wouldn't cost you more than 5k.
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by veeceesynergy: 7:42am On Oct 19, 2017
USE YOUR HEAD
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by mapet: 7:43am On Oct 19, 2017
eagleonearth:
did your VIN help you in recovering your lost car?


Did the topic talk about recovering lost car?

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Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by erico2k2(m): 7:44am On Oct 19, 2017
zinnywonders:



What it doesn't have custom clearance cos that's what am experiencing?
Then run a vin check in the first instance copy vin frm multiple part of the car..
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by Nobody: 8:22am On Oct 19, 2017
Check if the windscreen nos are scratched. If they are not compare the numbers to the engine number.
Stolen cars usually have their numbers on the screen scratched
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by tojahh(m): 8:39am On Oct 19, 2017
damariox:
Check if the windscreen nos are scratched. If they are not compare the numbers to the engine number.
Stolen cars usually have their numbers on the screen scratched

No sister, that's not totally correct. My mum was robbed of her Rav 4 and the windscreen was all engraved with her car plate number. Behold when it was recovered 3 weeks later, the screen had been change all the screens I mean. We only know because she have some documents under the car seat and her ID card found too in the dock hole. So these guys are evolving new techniques but God pass them.

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Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by InvertedHammer: 8:48am On Oct 19, 2017
mrpeps:
Hi Guys,
So this got me thinking that
SCENERIO 1
what if a car is stolen here in Nigeria and the plate no are removed and its put up for sale as Tokunbo (from border Cotonou).(i.e car is still neat an new and does not have a glass inscription of any sort)
How do one know its not a stolen car.

SCENERIO 2
What if the car was stolen and already registered with plate no, and the papers to the car have been changed and its put up for sale.
How do you know its not a stolen car?

Take it for a test drive through 5 police checkpoints with the seller inside.
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Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by 2shure: 8:49am On Oct 19, 2017
Save d stress
Geh your self a nice clean title
Avoid roadside battles
in your community there must be a trusted car dealer
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by tom12345: 9:12am On Oct 19, 2017
nurey:
Put a gun to the sellers head and tell him to tell you the truth about the car, if he stammers in answering splatter his brain on the nearest wall with the gun.

but if he is confident in responding to your treats and says not to worry, split his brain open with the gun, he is only pretending

If he is indifferent in answering your question and you dont trust him, release bullets in his legs, when he is wriggling in pain, take a knife and cut off one ear, then grabbing the second ear, tell him you are gonna use the car for a year, if no issues with law enforcement, you will come and pay for the car.

Culled from Grand Theft Auto

GBAYI
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by salt1: 9:54am On Oct 19, 2017
TPound:
then verify at www.legitcar.ng

Thanks so much
Very useful info
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by Zenithpeak(m): 9:59am On Oct 19, 2017
My experience with a car seller......

A friend requested my help in getting a good golf3 for marketing of his goods. I talked to my mechanic about it and he took me to a guy.

At the guy's shop I saw 2....... Then we agreed on price.......... I asked for the papers, he gave me photocopies....... I insisted on having the original he said after payment...

I was like.... arhh! ....I checked the name on the papers it was a Yoruba name and the seller is an Igbo man.

I asked for the owner's contact.... He said he's the owner... I asked for his name... He said I'm asking too many questions, if I want buy I should buy and if I don't want to buy I should leave his car for another person who has money......
Knowing fully well I'm pricing a wrong market.... I asked him... Will you follow me to Iyaganku Police station for police report on the car before payment...... The guy suddenly became angry and ready to assault me.

It was not funny that day.... I just left his shop in confusion and amazement.

Please, ask questions before buying any car at all.

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Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by salt1: 10:01am On Oct 19, 2017
coonett87:
1. Google the chassis or VIN number to know if it has been reported stolen b4 now.

2. Ask for the original complete custom papers even if it is Nigerian used vehicle.

3. Ensure it is a registered dealer well known for sometime.

4. Contact any of ur police friend or lawyer during the deal for proper documentation.

5. Go to Road Safety office or VIO urself to ensure u change the ownership in the system urself avoiding giving to touts to assist u.

I lost my car in May this year and believe if we ensure reporting the incident online by providing the vehicle details especially the VIN, it will curb car theft in Nigeria. I also advise buyers to also check online b4 buying. Finally everyone should store his/her chassis number on phone and ensure its correct incase of theft.

Best of luck OP
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by williamsfred: 10:07am On Oct 19, 2017
1.ask for the custom papers
2.there is a phone number written on the document of the car call the number to confirm if the car was stolen Or not.(allocation paper of the car)
3.check it the engine number and chassis number Talley's with the own of the car.
4.go to the v.I.o office or frsc office to confirm if the car was registered. call 08154479618 for more info.
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by TPound(m): 10:07am On Oct 19, 2017
salt1:

Thanks so much Very useful info
glad I could help
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by pattybf(f): 10:50am On Oct 19, 2017
coonett87:
1. Google the chassis or VIN number to know if it has been reported stolen b4 now.

2. Ask for the original complete custom papers even if it is Nigerian used vehicle.

3. Ensure it is a registered dealer well known for sometime.

4. Contact any of ur police friend or lawyer during the deal for proper documentation.

5. Go to Road Safety office or VIO urself to ensure u change the ownership in the system urself avoiding giving to touts to assist u.

I lost my car in May this year and believe if we ensure reporting the incident online by providing the vehicle details especially the VIN, it will curb car theft in Nigeria. I also advise buyers to also check online b4 buying. Finally everyone should store his/her chassis number on phone and ensure its correct incase of theft.

Best of luck OP

@bolded, none of the above is in charge of vehicle registration in Lagos state.

For registration n effecting change of ownership, pls visit d Motor Vehicle Administration Agency nearest to u. However, change of ownership can only be effected at d original office of registration, indicated on proof of ownership( see Lic area).
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by alaskido(m): 12:52pm On Oct 19, 2017
Ericjohnsonjnr:
This stolen car thing happens often ...most people fall victim of it ...I'm a victim and have seen a lot of dealers fall victim of it even one of my boss is in oshogbo right now cause of this ...we don't know who to trust again before we think it's only used car that they steal now it's tokumbo ...my brother if you want to buy a car to show it's not stolen ..
(1) don't buy by the road side
(2) let them give you the original document of the car ...don't hear any story
(3) if it's a used car .collect the number of the previous user..if it's tokumbo make sure you collect the company receipt
(4) pray to God cause oshogbo no good ooo

Bros, where be Oshogbo? Na code name for Police cell or Kirikiri prison?
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by Ericjohnsonjnr(m): 1:01pm On Oct 19, 2017
alaskido:


Bros, where be Oshogbo? Na code name for Police cell or Kirikiri prison?


Lol...the place na another place
Na hell ...my boss lost his toe nail while touturing him
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by alaskido(m): 1:23pm On Oct 19, 2017
Ericjohnsonjnr:



Lol...the place na another place
Na hell ...my boss lost his toe nail while touturing him

Jesus, just because someone bought a stolen car in error? This Police people are savage.
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by Ericjohnsonjnr(m): 1:27pm On Oct 19, 2017
alaskido:


Jesus, just because someone bought a stolen car in error? This Police people are savage.
Most stolen cars cases are taken to oshogbo ....bro is you wan buy car please pray Abdul watch
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by clemz85(m): 4:35pm On Oct 19, 2017
zinnywonders:



What it doesn't have custom clearance cos that's what am experiencing?

Yea most toks don't have, because they smuggle them, but so far it is tok, the purchase receipt from cutonou or which ever boundary it passed should be made available.
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by zinnywonders(f): 8:22am On Oct 20, 2017
clemz85:


Yea most toks don't have, because they smuggle them, but so far it is tok, the purchase receipt from cutonou or which ever boundary it passed should be made available.

Was detained by custom officials and there was no custom clearance found in the document... I spent 102k before the release the vehicle.
What do you think i should do?
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by igbanbajo(m): 8:23am On Oct 20, 2017
TPound:
then verify at www.legitcar.ng
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by zinnywonders(f): 8:27am On Oct 20, 2017
chrischina:


Better sell the car or drive to 3rd mainland bridge and do the needful thing, that is if you have a car oo.

I don't live a pretentious and a fake life like you do....
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by clemz85(m): 9:03pm On Oct 20, 2017
zinnywonders:


Was detained by custom officials and there was no custom clearance found in the document... I spent 102k before the release the vehicle.
What do you think i should do?

Wait... custom a nigeria used car or foreign used? If you said Nigerian used that is unusual,

Perhaps, after your encounter with them you must have acquired a cover paper to save you future encounter,
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by mike070: 6:59am On Oct 21, 2017
Pls guys how does one get another custom paper for his car. Can't seem to find my own. Is there any thing I can do. Thanks.
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by fastlane84: 7:55am On Oct 21, 2017
if it's used insist on police extract
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by AcquireCofOLand(m): 9:10am On Oct 21, 2017
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jaychubi:
D cost is one of d pointers, make sure you buy from a registered dealer who u can always lead the police to if u are caught with one.

Even police can tell if u kw a car is stolen n yet u bought jst frm d purchase price.

U can't be 100% sure if a car is stolen or nt but u ve to be 100% sure u r protected if anything happens by @ least buying from someone u kw or a registered dealer
Re: How Can I Know A Car Is Not Stolen Before Purchasing It by jaychubi: 12:24pm On Oct 21, 2017
AcquireCofOLand:
Thanks for this!

As much as you do some kinds of investment, I'll also advise we do real estate property investments too. You'll always get it right here because it keeps appreciating, especially in some good locations that is guaranteed fast appreciation and high ROI like Ibeju-Lekki and Ajah. We have as cheap as N700k on promo that ends this October in this Ibeju-Lekki axis with all relevant paper based on current status. A particular land in Ibeju-Lekki that my clients bought 3 plots from around This year March @N700k is presently N2.5m. You don't want to ask me his cone such appreciation. Well, that's why the rich are getting richer. Rover Kiyosaki and Donald do a lot if Real Estate and they became billionaires through this. They jeep advising those who gave the means and have privilege of such info as this to do this more often to guarantee a comfortable future for our family. It may surprise you to know that many in diaspora are l accumulating a lot of this. Check my signature for More details sir.
Call 08 0 3 41137 71, WhatsApp 08 0 2 739 0046




Do you have land @ 700k arnd owerri I will be interested in dt one

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