manny4u:
Give me Innoson any time any day.

You want to earn passive income before the end of today? please check my signature

Emycord:
Lies Na shame No Let Una Put Am

Therealev:
So Autojosh, If I find a car on any of the above listed websites, can you help me make all the arrangements to get it to my doorstep ? From VN Check, clearing, procurement and everything ? Please do let me know, thank you.

AutoJoshNG:


Yes.

AutoJoshNG:


Note that any car you are buying may have been tampered with e.g mileage roll-back, repaired accident, flooded cars etc. This is why you are advised to do a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) check to determine the history of the car you are about to buy.

Don't forget to like, rate, share and tell us the country your car came from. For some of us, it might be China, United Kingdom, South Africa, Japan etc.

https://autojosh.com/top-5-countries-nigerians-import-cars-from/

obembet:
Thank u

How can I check Vehicle Identification Number

stevyno1:
Hello AutoJosh
How can I get your contact

mybestlove:
And that is when our woes in motorization started.

Embracing American cars has silently doomed Nigerians without their knowledge.

It is absurd that a developing country like Nigeria welcomed American jumbo auto culture with open arms

Do you know the restriction Europe put on importation of America vehicles?

Their V6, V8 and other fat engines are the major contributors to our fuel ordeal in Nigeria.

favourbaby:
I didn't see Benin republic o, am I missing something?

chukzyfcbb:
what about UK?

In fact UK should replace UAE.

Go to alaba, and u will see lots of cars from UK lying there, waiting for who to convert it from right HND to left hand drive

erico2k2:

Do they make cars there ? I think it's about country of origin . Ie brand new at first.

obembet:
Thank u

How can I check Vehicle Identification Number

crafteck:


Its just a pass through country

chukzyfcbb:
what about UK?

In fact UK should replace UAE.

Go to alaba, and u will see lots of cars from UK lying there, waiting for who to convert it from right HND to left hand drive

AutoJoshNG:


Back in the days, a large number of cars on Nigerian roads were imported from Europe. However, the tide has changed gradually and "American spec" has become today's cliche. Without an iota of doubt, most of our cars now come from USA.

Today, Autojosh.com is bringing you the top 5 countries Nigerians source cars from as well as the estimated cost of shipping cars from those countries.



United States of America (USA)

The number of cars imported from USA is more than all other countries combined. From Nigerian ports statistics, it is estimated to be about 75% of total car imports. There are several reasons we get lots of imports from here. Some of these reasons are: Availability of varieties, ease of importing cars from USA even if you reside in Nigeria as well as our love for cheap deals from USA car auctions. Several car dealers also buy their cars from USA online auctions. Another reason for this influx is the fact that cars are usually sent home by the large number of Nigerians who reside there.

Cost of shipping from US ports to Nigeria is $750, however, the cost is $950 from Galveston port in Texas.  Trucking cost depends on how far the car is from the closest US port of exit. The least I've paid for trucking is $100 while the max I've paid is $1,495 from Sacramento, California.

Some of the popular websites people search and buy their cars are: cars.com, copart.com,  autotrader mobile app, iaai.com and auctionexport.com



Germany

If you are hell-bent on buying a Peugeot or a Toyota Avensis from USA, the Lord is your strength. However, these cars are found in abundance in Germany and other European countries. Anytime you see a fully loaded car coming out of the Nigerian ports, that's an easy giveaway that that car is just landing from Europe. Some people buy these cars especially the older models just to use them as a box to convey goods to Nigeria.

Shipping cost from Germany to Lagos is also about €340 (Euros).

Some of the popular websites to check cars here are mobile.de, autoscout24.de, autoscout24.com and ooyyo.com



Belgium

Belgium is home of Antwerp Seaport which is the second busiest seaport in Europe after Rotterdam in Netherlands. Several Nigerian bound cars are also trucked to this port from neighbouring European countries before being loaded on a ship.

Shipping cost from Belgium to Lagos is €325 for cars , €425 for small vans and €750 for big vans.  You will also pay €65 (Euros) to courier the documents of the vehicle.

You can check cars available for sale in Belgium on these websites: gocar.be, autoscout24.com and ooyyo.com



Canada

Some cars are cheaper in Canada compared to USA but cost of shipping to Nigeria from Canada can be higher. People also take advantage of the better exchange rate of about N280/Canadian Dollar as against the N360/US Dollar. We expect an increase in the rate cars that will be heading to Nigeria from Canada with the current rate at which Nigerians are relocating to Canada through Express Entry.

One year ago, I got a cheap 2005 Toyota Echo from Copart auction in Halifax. The price was $306 USD. I trucked it to the port for $160 USD and paid $1,350 USD ocean freight to Nigeria. Kindly tell us in the comment section if you have a shipping company that offers lower rates.

These are some websites for searching cars in Canada.. autotrader.ca and kijiji.ca as well as auctions like Copart.



United Arab Emirates (UAE)

UAE is home to many beautiful and luxury automobiles. Some popular vehicles that are imported from UAE are: Prado, Land Cruiser, Lexus LX570, Pajero, Hilux, Hiace etc.. because some of these vehicles are scarce or non-existent in USA.

Cost of shipping a car from UAE to Nigeria is about $750. Some companies also ship and clear your car through Nigeria Customs at a pre-determined rate. In this case, you'll just pick your car at their warehouse in Lagos.

Cars can be shopped from uae.dubizzle.com, dubicars.com, uae.yallamotor.com etc.



Note that any car you are buying may have been tampered with e.g mileage roll-back, repaired accident, flooded cars etc. This is why you are advised to do a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) check to determine the history of the car you are about to buy.

Don't forget to like, rate, share and tell us the country your car came from. For some of us, it might be China, United Kingdom, South Africa, Japan etc.

https://autojosh.com/top-5-countries-nigerians-import-cars-from/

Ibrahimmrfish:

UK cars have their drivers sit at the other side.It will be expensive to import cars only to spend a lot to convert the driver sit to ours.

erico2k2:

Plz explain the restrictions the EU has on American cars .

Bouncingbabyboy:
So cotonou is no longer on earth?

AutoJoshNG:


Cotonou is no longer legitimate due to the land border ban except the car is smuggled into the country.

Bouncingbabyboy:
So cotonou is no longer on earth?

mybestlove:

European countries in a bid to protect itself from the negative impacts of American car culture imposed what the call "super tax" on vehicles with big cylinders. E.G, every vehicle from V6 has a different tax imposed on it. I think I'm right. This is an indirect restriction