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Before you bid on that Copart or IAAI car, or pay any shipping agent, there are four things you must calculate. Most people skip this and end up shocked by the final cost.
We built these free tools at Cavendish Auto so you can plan properly:
1. AUCTION FEES CALCULATOR — cavendishauto.com/auction-fees
Many people only see the hammer price and forget about buyer fees, gate fees, storage, and title fees. This tool calculates the exact Copart and IAAI fees on any winning bid so you know your true US cost before shipping.
2. IMPORT COST ESTIMATOR — cavendishauto.com/estimator
This tool gives you a full breakdown of what it costs to get a car from a US auction to your doorstep in Nigeria — towing, shipping, brokerage, and bank charges. You can also enter your total budget and it works backwards to tell you the maximum car price you can afford.
3. TOWING RATES BY STATE — cavendishauto.com/towing
The cost to move a car from an auction yard to the nearest export port varies by US state. This tool shows you the inland towing cost from any state so you are not caught off guard.
4. SHIPMENT TRACKER — cavendishauto.com/track
Already have a car on the water? Upload your dock receipt and instantly get your vessel name, voyage number, route, port cut-off dates, and ETA. Works for Sallaum Lines and Grimaldi Lines.
All four tools are completely free to use. No registration needed.
If you have questions about importing a car from the USA or need help with the full process, drop your question below or visit cavendishauto.com
we are happy to help.

Many Nigerians have lost money buying tokunbo cars because they didn’t know what to check before paying. I want to share some honest tips that can save you from making costly mistakes.
✅ Always verify the VIN on sites like bidfax.info or copart.com before buying
✅ Check if the car has a salvage or clean title — this affects resale value significantly
✅ Confirm the auction history and final bid price so you know if you’re being overcharged
✅ Ask your dealer to show you the shipping and clearing documents
✅ “Run and Drive” condition from auction is not the same as road-ready — factor in repair costs
We do all of this transparency at Cavendish Auto. We specialise in sourcing and shipping quality used vehicles directly from USA auctions to Nigeria, and we show our customers the full auction history of every car before they pay.
If you are looking to buy a reliable tokunbo car or need help shipping a car from the USA, feel free to visit our website: cavendishauto.com
Feel free to ask questions below — happy to help anyone navigate the tokunbo market safely.

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