It can be quite a harsh scenario if you're arrested with a stolen car of this calibre. It's one of the reasons why I'm showing you how to avoid buying a stolen car in Nigeria. However, getting caught with a stolen foreign car doesn't happen often. This is because the car has crossed its mother base. But this doesn't immune you as the buyer from being dealt with when caught.
On the other hand, I do not recommend driving round a foreign car, if its source isn't genuine.
Let's see the things I do to avoid buying stolen cars in Nigeria. You're free to do the same thing because stolen cars aren't problem-free.

1. Request for Custom Papers
This should always be the first thing. In fact, if you carefully practice these processes, you could become an expert like me in buying cars for people.
Please, be careful with the papers a seller issues you with. Fake papers can be made to look original if You do not know. Also, perform VIN checks on the car, it's one way to check if it's stolen.

2. Consider Buying from an Authorized Car Dealer
If you have difficulties trusting private individuals, walk down to a car shop (authorized). Here, you don't have much to worry about, even though you still have to be watchful.

3. Try to Spot Fresh Paintings on the Car
If stolen car dealers think that they are wise, show them you're wiser. The moment you start assessing the entire car, fear will grip a guilty seller. This is why I stated in the preferred purchase guide list that you have to look like a pro.

4. Confirm the Overall Looks
Sometimes, there are certain marks left on stolen cars. The thieves may often times not notice much of them. It's now your responsibility to become a detector and figure these things out. Try not to be gullible no matter what or how things pan out.

Ultimately, you can be rest assured that you won't buy a stolen car if you adhere to this guide. I'm also glad with myself that I've shown you how to avoid buying stolen cars in Nigeria. I no longer want to hear those 'stolen cars" stories. Don't be a stolen car dealer, and don't be a stolen car seller. Be smart, if for nothing but for the mere fact that you're a Nigerian. Here's a country filled with smart citizens, so become one.



https://carmart.ng/public/blog/2019/09/27/how-to-avoid-buying-a-foreign-fairly-but-stolen-car-in-nigeria/

I rather buy from private owners than car dealers. In Abuja, some car dealers buy f/used, repair/rebuild up and sell as tokunbo to unsuspecting people.

I drove to a car stand some years ago, I stopped by to price 2005 Toyota Corrolla, I saw one and I asked the car dealer to start it, it sounded fine. "Oga na belgium" he said, I told him to open the bonnet and when I saw the engine bay, chai, I could see where the chassis was welded....An accidented car! Other checks convinced me it was even a Naija used.

Enlightening

Very Good thread.

Thanks for this OP.

We hope this will save some people from being swindled of their hard earned money and most especially... from Jail time!

naijadrivablog:
I rather buy from private owners than car dealers. In Abuja, some car dealers buy f/used or even stolen car, repair/rebuild up and sell as tokunbo to unsuspecting people.

I drove to a car stand some years ago along Gwarinpa and stopped by to price 2005 Toyota Corrolla, a saw one and I asked the car dealer to start it, it sounded fine. "Oga na belgium" he said, I told him to open the bonnet and when I saw the engine bay, chai, I could see where the chassis was welded....An accidented car! Other checks convinced me it was even a Naija used.

It's as if Lying is a necessary skill for business men in Nigeria...

Most times its bygone once it reaches here

Buy a bicycle.........

Carmartng:


Also, perform VIN checks on the car and verify Customs duty.

Necessary.

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Make sense

i haven't bought one but this will help those who are planning to get one

Oj

Thank you very much for this informative piece. I remember the ordeals my uncle passed through for mistaken identity of a buying a stole car.

Better imagined than experience!

VIN check is only for foreign used. For stolen Naija used, even police dont have any database.

Its better to buy belgium and drive it without plate number then sell it shaps than to buy naija used. God Forbid

Thanks for this information.
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Off topic. Sorry for that

Thanks Op but I think you need to make more research .. You didn't put enough points up there..

How I bought from someone, a nairalander.

I checked vehicle with my mechanic. Car OK.

To make sure it's not stolen, we told seller to take us to the nearest police station to do change of ownership, he agreed. We entered police station. Seller gave all the vehicle paper to the DPO. This showed the seller was not afraid. Police charged us 10k.we agreed and told them we will get the money from ATM.

We left the station and paid the seller immediately.

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If It's far below the regular market price, It's stolen.

This is why people steal in the first place: https://www.nairaland.com/5339869/god-intended-permit-adam-even#80919793

naijadrivablog:
I rather buy from private owners than car dealers. In Abuja, some car dealers buy f/used or even stolen car, repair/rebuild up and sell as tokunbo to unsuspecting people.

I drove to a car stand some years ago along Gwarinpa and stopped by to price 2005 Toyota Corrolla, a saw one and I asked the car dealer to start it, it sounded fine. "Oga na belgium" he said, I told him to open the bonnet and when I saw the engine bay, chai, I could see where the chassis was welded....An accidented car! Other checks convinced me it was even a Naija used.

the op is crazy

Very informative. Thanks, OP.

Just buy directly from the united states and ship

Even cotonou receives stolen cars from naija and resell

Here you'll know the exact mileage, approximate history, accidents etc

Digipro:
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Abeg Make your 200k alone and leave us out of it.

Stolen vehicle, OK! But when you guys begin to talk about accidented, flooded vehicles like its just some coffin or something that shouldn't be considered at all, it gives me a lot of concern. I happen to be close to folks who specialize in doing car bodyworks and repairs, and I find it quite enlightening, cos the picture I get from online buzzes is very far from actual realities on ground.
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Thanks op..

Il sure look out for all this soon

Carmartng:
It can be quite a harsh scenario if you're arrested with a stolen car of this calibre. It's one of the reasons why I'm showing you how to avoid buying a stolen car in Nigeria. However, getting caught with a stolen foreign car doesn't happen often. This is because the car has crossed its mother base. But this doesn't immune you as the buyer from being dealt with when caught.
On the other hand, I do not recommend driving round a foreign car, if its source isn't genuine.
Let's see the things I do to avoid buying stolen cars in Nigeria. You're free to do the same thing because stolen cars aren't problem-free.

1. Request for Custom Papers
This should always be the first thing. In fact, if you carefully practice these processes, you could become an expert like me in buying cars for people.
Please, be careful with the papers a seller issues you with. Fake papers can be made to look original if You do not know. Also, perform VIN checks on the car, it's one way to check if it's stolen.

2. Consider Buying from an Authorized Car Dealer
If you have difficulties trusting private individuals, walk down to a car shop (authorized). Here, you don't have much to worry about, even though you still have to be watchful.

3. Try to Spot Fresh Paintings on the Car
If stolen car dealers think that they are wise, show them you're wiser. The moment you start assessing the entire car, fear will grip a guilty seller. This is why I stated in the preferred purchase guide list that you have to look like a pro.

4. Confirm the Overall Looks
Sometimes, there are certain marks left on stolen cars. The thieves may often times not notice much of them. It's now your responsibility to become a detector and figure these things out. Try not to be gullible no matter what or how things pan out.

Ultimately, you can be rest assured that you won't buy a stolen car if you adhere to this guide. I'm also glad with myself that I've shown you how to avoid buying stolen cars in Nigeria. I no longer want to hear those 'stolen cars" stories. Don't be a stolen car dealer, and don't be a stolen car seller. Be smart, if for nothing but for the mere fact that you're a Nigerian. Here's a country filled with smart citizens, so become one.



https://carmart.ng/public/blog/2019/09/27/how-to-avoid-buying-a-foreign-fairly-but-stolen-car-in-nigeria/

Oga am a private seller, i work my 8am to 5pm and still sell cars.

u registered sellers do worst things, no need naming them.
pls who told u painting on car means that car is stolen?

let Us also know the marks on a stolen car, cause i dont know them if there is any.

The only correct statement u made there was checking the customs paper.

if u wan advertise ur biz do that without sounding crazy

I'll soon share my experience with Abuja car dealers and their lies.

edlion57:
Am more concerned abt buying a Nigeria stolen car

weyrey