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Arguably, no state or province in Africa can match Lagos state in terms of the enormous revenue that it generates.

Lagos state - the 7th largest economy in Africa – boasts of a monthly IGR of N36billion (N432 Billion annually). This is exclusive of the annual over N120billion it gets from the Federal pursue.

Indeed, with such a terrific fiscal muscle, far more is expected from the state’s administrators.

With such resources, the least that is expected from the different tiers of governments in Lagos state is to ensure that the basic social infrastructure and amenities are in good condition.

For instance, potholes should be a scarce feature on roads in Lagos state.

Except we delude ourselves, in Lagos state, there are far more bad roads than good ones.

Lagosians are far too progressive a people to be deluded by mere window-dressing.

Indeed, rehabilitated, reconstructed and constructed roads ought to be self-evident across every part of the state, Inner or outter roads, nowhere should enjoy better patronage than the other.

For instance, Surulere, Aguda-Coker, Itire-Ikate Local Government Areas of Lagos state are prime residential and commercial locations in the state. 

Sadly, in these locations, the embarrassing sights of bad road are a serious cause for concern.

Crater-sized potholes and gullies, decrepit road surfaces are common features on roads in Surulere.

Adetola street, Adesina road, Itire road, Ijesha roads, Omilani street, Ilamoye street, Oduduwa road, Kilo, Aguda, Karonwi, etc. These locations have mountains, ridges, hills and craters for roads.

In Surulere, when it rains, the craters deepen and widen and the potholes become lakes.

Tragically, roads in Surulere is a macrocosm of how inner city roads in Lagos are.


The Executive Chairman of Coker-Aguda LCDA Akinyemi-Obe Medinat Omobolanle Adetutu

The Executive Chairman of Itire-Ikate LCDA is  Apatira Hameed Olanrewaju.

The Executive Chairman of Surulere LGA is Ajide Yomi Tajudeen Yusuff

The Governor of Lagos state is Akinwunmi Ambode.


https://autojosh.com/dear-governor-ambode-see-the-disgraceful-states-of-roads-in-surulere-see-photos/


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Autojosh.com published an article about the potential of the Lagos state inland waterways as an alternative mode of transport needed to decongest the ultra-busy roads in Lagos.

The same article was later published on other online platforms, notably Nairaland.com.

Read article here: Why Has Lagos State Not Taken Advantage Of This Mode of Transport To Decongest The Roads?

A few hours after the article was published on our blog and then later on Nairaland , the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, via his twitter handle, wrote:

“Our road network can no longer support our growing population. We have to develop other modes of transport and on Friday, we would hold a Water Transport Roundtable to discuss how to develop water transportation.”

Autojosh.com will provide details on the deliberation of the planned Roundtable.

https://autojosh.com/water-transport-in-lagos-state-and-governor-ambode-responded/

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Airbags are among the common safety features found in most cars. The airbag technology was developed to reduce the impact of car crashes on drivers and passengers.

If you’re yet to understand how the airbag works, you may wish to read How Airbags Work And Types before you proceed reading what we have for you in this post.

Below are 5 facts you may have not known about airbag
1.
Airbags are triggered only when the vehicle’s sensor detects a significantly large negative momentum under impact of collision.
A good example is when you’re driving at 100km/h and hit another vehicle moving at 80km/h in the same direction as you do, the airbag is most likely not to deploy.

On the other hand, when you’re driving slowly at 40km/h and hit a parked trailer, the airbag is most likely to deploy because of the sudden negative momentum created. This momentum triggers the airbag.

2.
Every car is not equipped with airbags.
Airbag feature isn’t found in every car; there are cars that don’t come with that very feature. Ensure you check if the next car you want to buy comes with airbag or not in order to evaluate the car’s safety.

7 Injuries Car Airbags Can Cause If They Deploy

3.
Airbags may deploy with smoke dust
You may see a lot of smokes and dust in the cabin when an airbag deploys. This is not a defect; it’s as well not harmful to your health. It is a mixture of nitrogen gas and fine dust that are sometimes used by manufacturers to compress the airbag so they deploy faster.

4.
If a passenger or driver is not fully restrained they may contact the air bag before it is fully inflated, they may sustain serious or fatal injuries.

5.
The air bag is inflated at speeds up to 200 miles per hour. This is faster than the blink of an eye.


https://autojosh.com/5-facts-about-car-airbag/

The story around town is that Governor Ambode is in the process of introducing about 5000 air-conditioned luxury BRT buses to Lagos roads.

The process is part of a grand plan to rid the state of the notorious yellow buses, otherwise referred to as “Danfo“.

Indeed, this is a welcome development. Getting rid of those annoying Danfos is long overdue.

Well, apart from the nuisance value that they provide, they also sometimes offer commuters a good measure of entertainment.

All that notwithstanding, memories of Danfo will be one Lagosians will certainly not miss.

Now, here are “11 things that we will love to miss about Danfos in Lagos”.



“Wo Le Pelu Changi”

This is an anthem of some sort by bus drivers and their conductors. They chant it as a threat to notify potential passengers of unpalatable consequences of boarding the danfo without the exact fare.



Expecting passengers to disembark while the danfo is still in motion

Time is of the essence to danfo drivers and their conductors. For reasons best known to them, they are always in a hurry. Sparing a moment to park in order for a passenger to disembark is such a huge luxury to them. So, they vituperate if a disembarking passenger does not jump off their buses even while it is still in motion.



Alcohol-laden breath of the driver and his conductor

Catching a whiff of alcohol from the breathe of danfo drivers and their conductors are realities that commuters in commercial buses in Lagos have become accustomed to. In a state where the road traffic management institutions are not known to carry out sobriety tests on motorists, this has become the norm rather than the exception.



Smelling the armpit of the bus conductor

God help you if you are seated right at the spot near where the danfo conductor is standing. At such position, you would be exposed to the stench originating from some of his body location – notably, his armpit. This becomes very prominent when he leans forward or backward to collect money from passengers at the front or the back seat.



That annoying spare tyre under the seat

Never expect to be comfortable in a danfo. However, the very least you expect is a legroom – or a space for your feet in the danfo. But it is sometimes never the case. Instead, the spot that was designed for you to place your feet on has an obstruction. It is the presence of the danfo’s spare tyre. Now, you are left with no choice than to suspend your feet awkwardly on the danfo’s spare tyre.



Stopping the danfo in order to urinate on the tyres

Indeed, danfo drivers and their conductors are humans too. They too feel the need to answer to the call of nature. However, they have a rather awkward method of answering that call. While in transit, or when stuck in traffic, they stop their vehicles and then alight to urinate on the tyres of their danfo.



Emergency “marriages”

This union happens between you and one or more co-passengers. It happens due to the failure of passengers to present the exact fare for the trip to the conductor. So, you together with another offending co-passenger are left to find a way to split the money in order to get the amount that is due you. This process is called “marrying” or “marriage”.



Dirty appearance

Bus drivers and their conductors appear like they jumped right out of their beds and went straight driving their Danfos. Their outfits sometimes leaves their bodies almost bare. Their bodies’ ooze sweat-induced stench – one that leaves you wondering if they have made any attempt to take their bath in this millennium.



The Seat-belts don’t function

Most Seatbelts in danfos are just there to to fulfill all righteousness. They never seem to function. Some of them are not attached at one ends. Some of them are slack or have totally lost their grip.



The non-functional wipers

Even if the have wipers. Danfos typically have wipers with blunt wiper blades – or wipers with just the wiper arm. During torrential rainfall, and due to poor visibility, the passengers are left at the mercy of God.



The Extra “Joko” Seat

Many danfos, by their designs have two seats in front – the drivers seat and a passenger seat by the door. In an attempt to earn extra income, they typically place a wooden kitchen seat (Joko) or a plastic seat there.

https://autojosh.com/11-things-lagosians-will-not-miss-about-danfo/

In Lagos, plying on the Inland waterways are several commercial ferries and motorized high capacity boats. They are owned by private individuals, institutions and the Lagos state government.

They operate on the waterways in and around Lagos state. They are an alternative to traveling on the chaotic Lagos roads.

These ferry services are offered to transport commuters to a distant destination within minutes, as opposed to hours that it will normally take to travel to the same destination by roads.

A good number of Lagosians use them, especially those who reside in far-flung suburban axis but who work or trade in distant locations.

Autojosh.com was at some of the jetties built by NIWA (National Inland Waterways Authority), the Lagos state governments and some private individuals and institutions.

We got first hand information on how much it costs to patronize these commercial ferry services.

Our observation is that there are several, though slight, variations in the fares demanded for trips to some specific destinations. These variations are determined by the capacity of the engines of the ferries , the quality of the boats, etc.

However, we also observed something as it relates to the fares being charged by the ferry services operators: the amount currently being charged as fares by these commercial ferry operators would be significantly reduced if there were more ferries participating and competing with the few existing ones on the Lagos Inland waterways.

It goes without say, if this mode of mass transit is sincerely explored by the government, it would significantly decongest the roads and rid the state of the legendary road traffic gridlocks in Lagos.

Below are the average amount charged for ferry rides to different locations together with the average duration it takes to complete a trip.



Marina – Apapa

Duration = 7minutes

Fare = N150



Ikorodu – Victoria Island

Duration = 30minutes

Fare = N500.



Ikoyi (near federal secretariat) – Ikorodu

Duration =25 minutes

Fare = N500



Ikorodu – Marina

Duration = 25 minutes

Fare = N700


Ikorodu – Oyingbo

Time = 30 minutes

Fare = 500



Marina – Oyingbo

Time= 6 minutes

Fare = N 500



Marina – Ebute-Ero

Time = 3 Minutes

Fare = 350



Marina – Ikoyi (near federal secretariat)

Time= 20 minutes

Fare =500



Marina – Lekki

Time = 30 minutes

Fare = 700



Bayon- Marina

Time = 30 Minutes

Fare =100/200





Marina – Takwa Bay

Time = 20 Minutes

Fare = N100/200



Marina – Sabo-Koji

Duration= 10 minutes

Fare: N100



Marina – Badagry

Duration= 45 minutes

Fare =N1000



Marina – Ojo

Duration= 30 minutes

Fare =N1000





Ikorodu – Mile 2

Duration =45 Minutes

Fare= N1000



Ikorodu-Apapa

Duration = 25minutes

Fare = N700



Marina – Ofin

Duration = 30 minutes

Fare= 1000



Ebute Ero – Epe

Duration = 1 Hour

Fare= N1300


Ofin-Badagry

Duration = 35 minutes

Fare = N1000



Note: The fares varies slightly with each ferry. The fare is determined by the size of the ferry and its engine capacity.

https://autojosh.com/see-how-much-it-cost-to-commute-around-lagos-using-ferries/

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deepwater:
OP they actaully do use this means of transport.
Your post up there has the quayside of CMS-MARINA waterfront where banana boats and outboard engine reinforced fibre glass watercrafts are used to ferry personnel to the floor mill/apapa quayside. Also people take this boats everyday from same location to Ikorodu.

Problem is actually not lagosians but the government, if more and safer boats would be provided the routes can extend to OJO terminal from Mile 2 and as well Liverpool to Ajah. But the government no wan reason the matter. ordinary perdonal floatation devise (PFD) seacoach and cruise whatever can not buy and renew. Government should give this license to the south south people as they have the money and experience for watertransport. Just check out what they are doing in terms of marine logistics to service offshore operation. Oyibo self no believe say cabotage law go fit work reach this level.

Thanks for your comment.

However, the original title of this post is: "Why Has Lagos State Government Not Taken Advantage Of This Mode Of Transport To Decongest The Roads".


https://autojosh.com/why-has-lagos-state-not-taken-advantage-of-this-mode-of-transport-to-decongest-the-roads/


The Mods changed the title to what is on the Front Page.

The United Nations defines a megacity as a very large city with a total population of more than 10 million people.

Current estimates of the population of Lagos state hovers around 22 million inhabitants.

Indeed, Lagos state is one of the world’s megacities.

Of that massive population, about 95% of the residents of Lagos state commute by road within the state.

The roads have become enormously inadequate. Meanwhile, the population of vehicles keep increasing at an exponential rate. The result of all these is that traffic bottlenecks and gridlocks have become the norm rather than the exception.

Lagosians now find themselves existing in an unenviable reality where incredible amounts of otherwise productive times are wasted in traffic – something that a serious government of any society would find extremely worrisome.

Except we delude ourselves, no amount of road traffic solutions – 5000 BRTs, Flyovers, Bridges, fancy Bus terminals, etc. – would rid the state of its reputation as a traffic challenged state caused by an inordinate amount of vehicles on the roads.

It is a no brainer; alternative modes of mass transit need to be explored.

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Tragically, one mode of mass transit that have been curiously ignored by the government – despite its relatively inexpensive cost of set up and operation – is the use of ferries and large boats in the inland waterway.

Using commercial ferries and boats in the Inland waterways, as a mode of mass transit, might not have the same capacities to generate the enormous revenue that the chaotic road transport generates for the state government, NURTW, RTEAN, etc. However, it has the potential to massively deplete the road of horrendous traffic gridlocks.

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Unlike other modes of mass transit where the government spend billions to build roads or railway tracks, all the government needs to do is to build or license the private sector to build jetties. Then license the private sector to bring in recommended boats and ferries. The government then regulates the sector.

Lagos state has an abundance of waterways (54% of its mass covered by water).

Indeed, it is an aberration that Lagos state still relies almost solely on road transport.

https://autojosh.com/why-has-lagos-state-not-taken-advantage-of-this-mode-of-transport-to-decongest-the-roads/

So, you want to learn how to drive a car – and you live in Lagos state?

Now, here is a list of accredited driving schools in Lagos that you can patronize.

These schools can be reached via the attached addresses or phone numbers.

Well, before you dive right into the list, you might want to read this: Tips Most Driving Schools Won’t Teach You

Also see: Breakdown Of Fees Charged By Driving Schools

Best of luck.



BISIMILLAHI DRIVING SCHOOL

13, OLALEYE STREET, SHOMOLU, LAGOS

08023530045



BIMAN DRIVING SCHOOL

LASU-ISHERI ROAD, AKESAN, LAGOS

08033041416



CHIDILE DRIVING SCHOOL

23, AKINSANYA STREET, OJODU BY TAIWO B/STOP

08023223046



NIGERIAN SCHOOL OF MOTORING

4A, KUDIRAT ABIOLA WAY, ALAUSA-IKEJA

08023188140



SUNNY ADE DRIVING SCHOOL

ABESAN ESTATE, IPAJA, LAGOS

08026574882



NEW STAR DRIVING SCHOOL

7, AGIDI STREET, OSOGUN KETU, LAGOS

08038119535



FUNSHO DRIVING SCHOOL

SHOP D 22, OLUGBADE MARKET, EGBEDA, LAGOS



OTUN AGORO DRIVING SCHOOL

26, RAJI ABAYOMI STREET, MAFOLUKU OSHODI, LAGOS

08023588561



IWUAGWU INNOCENT & DRIVING SCHOOL

PLAZA 2, SHOPPING COMPLEX, 699, LAGOS-ABEOKUTA EXPRESSWAY, LAGOS 08033214893



PENIEL DRIVING SCHOOL

23 ROAD, J CLOSE, HOUSE 1, FESTAC TOWN

08060097262, 08050525828



TAJU ADE DRIVING SCHOOL

288, IJU ROAD, IJU-ISHAGA

08034735724



CHRESTUNE NICKS VENTURES

3, COLE STREET, IKORODU



FASH & FASH DRIVING SCHOOL

99, BAMGBOSE STREET, LAGOS ISLAND, LAGOS

07035798101



BABINGTON DRIVING SCHOOL

5, JONATHAN COKER STR, FAGBA JUNCTION IJU-AGEGE

08023223046



DAFE DRIVING SCHOOL

SUITE G, ARAROMI MARKET, OLD AKUTE ROAD, IJU-ISHAGA

08035383541



AFENI INT. DRIVING SCHOOL

20, ARIGIDI STREET, MONGORO

08034016085



REMINO DRIVING SCHOOL

20, SAINT FINBARRS ROAD, AKOKA

08033353333



AKUNLEYAN DRIVING SCHOOL

KM 3, LASU-ISHERI ROAD, IGANDO, LAGOS

07026390601, 08023573176



BOLONJO DRIVING SCHOOL

IWEJU SHOPPING CENTRE, IYANA-IBA, LAGOS

08023797762, 08064173655



GLORY INT. DRIVING SCHOOL

23, UNIVERSITY ROAD, AKOWONJO

08023180859




VCOBEN ROAD SAFETY CONSULT

1, ABENI BAKARE, MAFOLUKU-OSHODI

08062265902



ADE IMPERIAL DRIVING SCHOOL

10, OGUNOLOKO OJA, MAFOLUKU-OSHODI

08028324439



KAREEM DRIVING SCHOOL

SHOP 041, OGBA RETAIL MARKET, OGBA, IKEJA

08039771768



FEMOGARD DRIVING SCHOOL

27, OLUSOLA STREET, OFF OSOLO WAY BY ASWANI ROAD, ISOLO

08056501882



ADARADEPON DRIVING SCHOOL

1, TORIOLA CLOSE, OFF OLOWORA ROAD, OLOWORA

08028470627



PROFESSIONAL DRIVING SCHOOL AND SAFETY

314, LAGOS ROAD, MAJIDUN, IKORODU, LAGOS

08034714801



B.N.E. DRIVING SCHOOL

GAO SHOPPING COMPLEX MOSHALASI, ALAGBADO, LAGOS

08023417525, 08053203826



SANYAOLU DRIVING SCHOOL

By IFAKO GRAMMAR SCHOOL

08035027385



DEVINE DRIVING INSTITUTE AND ENGR. SERVICE

SUITE 17, LSDPC SHOPPING COMPLEX, OBA OGUNJI ROAD, PEN CINEMA, AGEGE 08033002593



GANIYAT DRIVING SCHOOL

OREMEJI TRAINING GROUND

08035025137



AGBOOLA DRIVING SCHOOL

10, AJIBOLA CRESCENT, ALAPERE

08028549075



WALE DRIVING SCHOOL

82, BODE THOMAS STREET, SURLERE, LAGOS

08055187888



AUTO TRAXX DRIVING SCHOOL

1A, OLUSOLA OLUDE CLOSE, GBAGADA, LAGOS

08023653941



OMOKOGBON DRIVING SCHOOL

89, AGO PALACE WAY, OKOTA, LAGOS STATE

08028458426



ULTIMATE DRIVING SCHOOL

17, FAJUMOBI STREET, OFF AKAOMIJO STREET, EGBEDA, LAGOS

07062932809



ADEZ VENTURES DRIVING SCHOOL

12TH ROAD, GOWON ESTATE, IPAJA, LAGOS

08056053803



GENERAL SAFETY DRIVING SCHOOL

282, IJEGUN ROAD, PAPA MAYOR B/STOP, IKOTUN, LAGOS

08135121960



EXCEL DRIVING SCHOOL

32, AJASA ROAD OFF MEIRAN ROAD, LAGOS

07083599977



LAD-FREEDOM DRIVING SCHOOL

66, OGUDU ROAD, OJOTA-LAGOS

08055300954


OPARA DRIVING SCHOOL

721 ROAD, D CLOSE, FESTAC TOWN, LAGOS

08034266298


ANIZ DRIVING SCHOOL

AGIP B/STOP, OJO BARRACKS, OJO

08037140951



TANZIL DRIVING SCHOOL

SUITE 1, BLOCK 4, SHOGUNRO ESTATE, IJAIYE ROAD, OGBA

08033821281


EBENEZER OLUWOLE DRIVING SCHOOL

LAGOS STATE

08052268611


AKINSON DRIVING SCHOOL

3, OLAGUNJU STREET, SABO, AJANGBADI, ONIBU, LAGOS


EKPOBA DRIVING SCHOOL

18, BANKOLE STREET, ISHERI

08023053339


ALLI DRIVING SCHOOL

BLOCK 470, FLAT 4, JAKANDE ESTATE, OKE AFA

08023063944



SOKO DRIVING SCHOOL

26, AFARIOGUN STREET, OSHODI

08080728133



MAKSOL DRIVING SCHOOL

6, SOYEBO STREET, IKORODU



TOYIN DRIVING SCHOOL

125, AKOWONJO ROAD, AKOWONJO

08091514847



UNIK DRIVING SCHOOL

14, AGODGBA AVENUE, PARK-VIEW ESTATE, IKOYI

08037150497



ADE-ADEDOKUN DRIVING SCHOOL

23, AKINYEMI WAY, BY OMOLOLU ROAD, RANDLE AVENUE, SURULERE, LAGOS 08033469473



GEE-CEEVEE DRIVING SCHOOL

KM 5, LASU-ISHERI ROAD, COLLEGE B/STOP, IGANDO, LAGOS

08032401411



DOJA DRIVING SCHOOL

7, LASU IGANDO ROAD, ISHERI-OLOFIN, LAGOS

08023093733



OLA’S ROYAL DRIVING SCHOOL

18, ADETUMOBI STREET, OSHODI, LAGOS

08023027626



HOPE JOHN DRIVING SCHOOL

28, IJU ROAD, AGEGE, LAGOS

08062336711



SEBA WATCH DRIVING SCHOOL

15, BASSEY OGAMBE STREET, SURULERE, LAGOS



SAINCHUTECK DRIVING SCHOOL

SHOP 25, BLOCK 26, ABESAN ESTATE, IPAJA

07086900811



https://autojosh.com/a-list-of-government-accredited-driving-schools-in-lagos-state/

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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.

Yes.

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so cotonou is no longer on earth?

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

Check the import duties of various cars via this link.. https://autojosh.com/import-duty/

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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

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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/

Petrol or diesel-powered vehicle?

This is one buying decision that sometimes confront us.


Indeed, here in Nigeria, we have come to associate the diesel engine with big trucks and buses. Diesel cars - especially those acquired for private use - are rare Nigeria, but they are, indeed, available.

According to a research carried out by Edmunds.com: in the US, only 3% of new cars sold there are diesel-powered. Meanwhile, the opposite is the case in Europe.

Also according to the report by Edmunds.com, in Europe over 50% of the new cars sold there have diesel engines.

So, is there something that the Europeans know that the rest of us do not know?

Well, vehicles running on diesel are notorious for their clattering sound and smoke belching. However, in recent times, there have being remarkable improvements in that regard. In newer diesel cars – even an untrained ear will find it difficult to differentiate between a car running on diesel or high-octane petrol. Even emission controls have improved for diesel cars.

Anyway, let analyze some advantages and disadvantages of the diesel-powered vehicles.



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Better Fuel Economy

Diesel vehicles can travel further distances with little fuel. They can can deliver up to 25% to 30% better fuel economy compared to vehicles that are powered by petrol engines. However, it is important to note that the model and automotive technology of the engine also plays a huge part when it comes to fuel economy performance. Otherwise, diesel engines typically consume far less fuel than similarly performing petrol-engines.



Tougher and Rugged Engines

Diesel engines are rugged. They are designed to withstand the challenge of higher compression. They perform better, that is why they are used in vehicles designed for commercial transportation. What diesel-powered vehicles lack in speed (indeed, they are slower than petrol-powered vehicles) they make up in strength.



Less Carbon-Monoxide Emission

Diesel engines emits far less carbon monoxide than petrol-powered engines. This particular advantage is why diesel engines are preferred in some non-automotive machines in environments that carbon monoxide can prove dangerous. For example, in power generators, in submarines, in mines, etc. However, this does not mean that they do not emit carbon monoxide, but not in the potentially fatal amount like petrol engines do.



Higher Torque

Torque is a rotating force produced by a vehicle engine’s crankshaft. This translate into strong pulling power. The more torque an engine produces, the greater its ability to perform work, towing objects or carry heavy load. Torque becomes more important as vehicles get larger and heavier. Diesel-powered engines offer a higher torque than petrol-driving engines. This is the reason why larger vehicles – or vehicles designed for towing or carrying heavy loads – tend to be fitted with diesel engines. Diesels engines offer more torque at lower revs than petrol engines. A small car can easily cruise along with very little torque, whereas a big SUV, truck and toying vehicles needs a lot of torque to get it moving. Diesels engines are known for their exceptional torque delivery even at low RPMs.



Diesel is Safer

Diesel vehicles have proven significantly safer than regular petrol vehicles for several reasons. For instance, diesel is more difficult to catch on fire or burn than petrol and it will not normally explode when exposed to a high heat source. Since diesel fuel does not release fumes like petrol, the possibility of diesel vapours igniting and causing a vehicle fire is much lower. All of these factors contribute to providing increased protection for motorists in the event of a major car accident when driving their vehicles.



Excellent for Towing

Vehicles that are manufactured to use diesel as fuel are typically produced to have a lot of torque (pulling power) at low engine speeds. For instance, a 4-cylinder diesel vehicle can produce as much torque as a 6-cylinder petrol engine.



No Ignition Tune-ups Required

Diesel-powered vehicle do not need ignition tune-ups, this is because they do not have spark plugs or distributors. This is a big advantage for diesel engines. Diesel fuel automatically ignites to power the engine. It is for this reason that it does not require a spark plug or distributor – and by extension, the overall maintenance costs of diesel-powered vehicles are significantly lowered as compared to petrol-powered cars and trucks.



More Reliable And Last longer

Indeed, diesel engines have proven to be more reliable than petrol powered engines. They also tend to last longer. This is because they are generally built stronger than petrol engines. One reason for this is the fact that diesel engines does not require a high-voltage ignition system. Also, they also do not emit RF (radio frequency) that can cause issues with a vehicle’s electronic system. As long as car owners keep up with oil changes and other routine maintenance on the vehicle, it is not unheard of to see a diesel engine far outlast the other components in a vehicle.


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Diesel Costs More Than Petrol

In some countries like Nigeria, the most obvious disadvantage of using a diesel powered-vehicle is the relative higher cost. They tend to cost more than petrol.



Regular Maintenance

For the fact that they do not have spark plugs or distributors, a diesel vehicle does not need ignition tune-ups. However, the absence of these elements also means you have to do more when it comes to maintaining your vehicle. In other words, the vehicle would need to have the oil, air and fuel filters changed on a regular basis.



Slower Speed Performance
If you are expecting high-speed performance from your diesel-powered car, then you might be disappointed. Diesel vehicles, though more efficient, stronger and more enduring, tend to be slower in speed performance than petrol-powered vehicles. It is for this reason that sport cars are rarely designed to use diesel.



Noisy Engine

The engines of diesel vehicles tend to produce a lot of noise, especially the clattering type. Although manufacturers today are getting good at using sound-muffling insulation in their diesel cars. That notwithstanding, diesel engines still have a bit of that characteristic diesel clatter.



They Generate a Lot of Smoke and Smell

Diesel vehicles are notorious for generating a lot of smoke. This is primarily due to the low-tech diesels found in older vehicles. However, today’s diesels are far more refined and are almost entirely smoke- and odor-free. This is due to cleaner (low sulfur) diesel, special exhaust additives, and advanced catalytic converter technology, today’s modern diesel car are more environmentally friendly than its gasoline



Scarcity of Good Diesel Mechanics

Unlike petrol-powered vehicles, mechanic who are proficient in repairing diesel powered vehicle are hard to come by.

Source:

https://autojosh.com/diesel-powered-vehicles-their-advantages-and-disadvantages/

Carlex Design has just revealed a Mercedes Benz X-Class pick up that will make you feel you are riding in a Maybach.. but it doesn’t come cheap. It will set you back N44million before shipping and clearing cost.

Despite being built on the same platform with the Nissan Navara, it definitely looks like a Maybach.. but one that gets amazing off-road prowess.

This luxury pick up truck gets the Recaro performance seats, two-tone paint, Maybach wheels, massive front grilles, carbon fibre and lots of wood finish. It is called the “Yachting Edition“.

Will you place your money on this Mercedes Benz X-Class? Tell us what you think in the comment section.

https://autojosh.com/this-n44m-mercedes-x-class-looks-like-a-maybach-photos/