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amdman:
In the long run, honesty is still the best policy. If you make a profit of N100, you will enjoy it in peace.

Earlier today I helped someone check out the car history report of a ‘zero accident’ & ‘tokunbo’ (as claimed by the seller) 2016 Toyota RAV4 that is on offer on one of the popular online platforms in Nigeria because the sale price was unbelievably low. I was totally shocked with the outcome. Not only did the vehicle have a salvage title, it was also classified as junk and irreparable (the very worst classification). In addition, the vehicle was exported to Nigeria in 2016, yet being sold as tokunbo in 2020.

Car dealers really need to sell with integrity bearing in mind that a car is a high risk machine... after all, what shall it profit a man to make all the gains whilst defrauding/killing others in the process?

Nothing!!!

amdman:
In the long run, honesty is still the best policy. If you make a profit of N100, you will enjoy it in peace.

Earlier today I helped someone check out the car history report of a ‘zero accident’ & ‘tokunbo’ (as claimed by the seller) 2016 Toyota RAV4 that is on offer on one of the popular online platforms in Nigeria because the sale price was unbelievably low. I was totally shocked with the outcome. Not only did the vehicle have a salvage title, it was also classified as junk and irreparable (the very worst classification). In addition, the vehicle was exported to Nigeria in 2016, yet being sold as tokunbo in 2020.

Car dealers really need to sell with integrity bearing in mind that a car is a high risk machine... after all, what shall it profit a man to make all the gains whilst defrauding/killing others in the process?

See review without painting another person black or spoiling business or image for them... But let me not talk further about what other people can do if they have this kind of information..


God bless you Amdman

amdman:
In the long run, honesty is still the best policy. If you make a profit of N100, you will enjoy it in peace.

Earlier today I helped someone check out the car history report of a ‘zero accident’ & ‘tokunbo’ (as claimed by the seller) 2016 Toyota RAV4 that is on offer on one of the popular online platforms in Nigeria because the sale price was unbelievably low. I was totally shocked with the outcome. Not only did the vehicle have a salvage title, it was also classified as junk and irreparable (the very worst classification). In addition, the vehicle was exported to Nigeria in 2016, yet being sold as tokunbo in 2020.

Car dealers really need to sell with integrity bearing in mind that a car is a high risk machine... after all, what shall it profit a man to make all the gains whilst defrauding/killing others in the process?

Well said Sir

'Honesty is the best legacy'

More grease to your elbow

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amdman:
In the long run, honesty is still the best policy. If you make a profit of N100, you will enjoy it in peace.

Earlier today I helped someone check out the car history report of a ‘zero accident’ & ‘tokunbo’ (as claimed by the seller) 2016 Toyota RAV4 that is on offer on one of the popular online platforms in Nigeria because the sale price was unbelievably low. I was totally shocked with the outcome. Not only did the vehicle have a salvage title, it was also classified as junk and irreparable (the very worst classification). In addition, the vehicle was exported to Nigeria in 2016, yet being sold as tokunbo in 2020.

Car dealers really need to sell with integrity bearing in mind that a car is a high risk machine... after all, what shall it profit a man to make all the gains whilst defrauding/killing others in the process?

Awon BCD nairaland branch are also guilty of this.

2007 Hyundai Elantra

181k miles

No faults reported

N1.4m

2007 Hyundai Elantra

154k miles

Battery due for replacement

N1.4m

amdman:
2007 Hyundai Elantra

154k miles

Battery due for replacement

N1.4m

amdman, are you in Canada right now?

folarr:
amdman, are you in Canada right now?

You ain't smart man!

oshdot:
You ain't smart man!

Ghosts dey NL finally

folarr:
amdman, are you in Canada right now?

Nope. He's in oshodi

Yes, he is sir

folarr:
amdman, are you in Canada right now?

@amdman how much is Toyota highlander 2007 and 2008 full options. Also, Venza 2008 full option?

My recent experience with Amdman.
I recently took possession of a car ordered through Amdman and want to relay my experience as a way of giving back to this forum. I hope it will assist in shedding light on how to engage with him and also in managing expectations while transacting business with him.
I placed an order with Amdman after following this forum almost daily for 6 months during which I reviewed comments and counter comments from people here and also from Amdman. I was compelled to place an order at the end of March because of the falling naira and an urgent need to replace Madam’s car, a Corolla, which one Kazeem nearly set fire to after connecting the battery wrongly leading to an explosion and acid burns on some plastic components in the engine bay. I experienced delays initially in receiving responses from him but because I knew I was working against time, I persisted in sending him messages and even called his mobile line a few times to let him know I was serious.
Eventually after a couple of near misses we settled on a vehicle which I hastily paid for because I was scared that the depreciation of the naira would make me pay more. I was surprised after some days that despite the rising dollar, he did not revise his invoice even when he was yet to purchase the car. Following the purchase and shipping, I was given a tracking number of the ship to know its location and when it would berth in Nigeria. I must say this should be considered a best practice because it meant I did not need to ask him anything regarding the ship’s location. The congestion at the ports appeared to delay the ship’s berthing and clearing and it took 6 weeks from the date designated for berthing on the shipping line’s site to the day it was removed from the port. I had been warned from reading a reviews here about the possibility of slight damage to the car during offloading and I communicated to Amdman. He assisted me get someone to oversee offloading and the same person drove it to my other home in Lagos before it was brought to me in Abuja where I live. A few things I must not fail to mention. Since I made my payment, there has been an official devaluation of the naira and also an upward review of the clearing rates. He did not ask for additional money. Another relates to the people who participated in getting the vehicle across to me. This included the gentleman who delivered the car to me in Abuja. I found that each person introduced to me by Amdman tried to act like him while engaging with me; professional and courteous.

The vehicle arrived 3 days ago and the owner is delighted with it. For me, this is the first time I have bought a car which will not cost me a lot of money to get it roadworthy. Do you know I received 3 keys with the car, a fully functional battery, branded Toyota floor mats and functional tires? I have always replaced tires, bought batteries, replaced expensive stolen or non functional parts including catalytic converters. My decision to patronize him was partly due to the negative encounters from car dealers or purchases over the years. This started from my first car, a BMW 3 series in 2002, which took 6 months and a police case before it was delivered by a runaway car dealer. Other cars delivered from Cotonou had parts of the car including the catalytic converter stolen or conditions of certain portions of the car concealed. My most recent car which happened to be my ninth, is a 4runner bought from a car mart in Abuja two years ago. It looked good at first but after replacing bearings, brake pads, tires, changing injectors and coils and later a blocked catalytic converter, I had a change of heart.
My advice for anyone who wishes to patronize Amdman is first be patient. You will need patience while communicating with him because you may not get responses immediately you send messages. This is partly because we are not in the same time zone and partly because, in my opinion, he is human. I did not expect him to sit by his phone waiting for me to send a message. He has said he prioritizes clients who have paid. This appears to be true. You also need patience while waiting up to 3 to 4 months for a vehicle to be bought, shipped and cleared.
Secondly, do not always expect the car to be exceedingly cheaper than that of the same model and year purchased in Nigeria and Cotonou. I have outlined my reasons for patronizing him above and I will pay the same price others pay here for patched up accidented vehicles and wait for a car for 3 or more months as long as it meets my standards. Especially if it is one which will be used in ferrying the more important members of my family.
Thirdly, you may still see some scratches on your car despite the care. It is not deliberate and may not even be due to negligence. The car may also come with evidence of wear and tear which is part of normal use
In closing, I want to thank all the members of this forum including critics and supporters of Amdman. Your lively discussions were instrumental in helping me form an opinion of who Amdman is and his business. They compelled him and other parties to describe him in a way that made it possible to know him. This would have not been possible if people did not raise objections to his work. I wish to call on others who recently received vehicles to share their experiences too. We should all support genuine businesses doing their best to make an honest buck in a hostile environment

slemo:
My recent experience with Amdman.
I recently took possession of a car ordered through Amdman and want to relay my experience as a way of giving back to this forum. I hope it will assist in shedding light on how to engage with him and also in managing expectations while transacting business with him.
I placed an order with Amdman after following this forum almost daily for 6 months during which I reviewed comments and counter comments from people here and also from Amdman. I was compelled to place an order at the end of March because of the falling naira and an urgent need to replace Madam’s car, a Corolla, which one Kazeem nearly set fire to after connecting the battery wrongly leading to an explosion and acid burns on some plastic components in the engine bay. I experienced delays initially in receiving responses from him but because I knew I was working against time, I persisted in sending him messages and even called his mobile line a few times to let him know I was serious.
Eventually after a couple of near misses we settled on a vehicle which I hastily paid for because I was scared that the depreciation of the naira would make me pay more. I was surprised after some days that despite the rising dollar, he did not revise his invoice even when he was yet to purchase the car. Following the purchase and shipping, I was given a tracking number of the ship to know its location and when it would berth in Nigeria. I must say this should be considered a best practice because it meant I did not need to ask him anything regarding the ship’s location. The congestion at the ports appeared to delay the ship’s berthing and clearing and it took 6 weeks from the date designated for berthing on the shipping line’s site to the day it was removed from the port. I had been warned from reading a reviews here about the possibility of slight damage to the car during offloading and I communicated to Amdman. He assisted me get someone to oversee offloading and the same person drove it to my other home in Lagos before it was brought to me in Abuja where I live. A few things I must not fail to mention. Since I made my payment, there has been an official devaluation of the naira and also an upward review of the clearing rates. He did not ask for additional money. Another relates to the people who participated in getting the vehicle across to me. This included the gentleman who delivered the car to me in Abuja. I found that each person introduced to me by Amdman tried to act like him while engaging with me; professional and courteous.

The vehicle arrived 3 days ago and the owner is delighted with it. For me, this is the first time I have bought a car which will not cost me a lot of money to get it roadworthy. Do you know I received 3 keys with the car, a fully functional battery, branded Toyota floor mats and functional tires? I have always replaced tires, bought batteries, replaced expensive stolen or non functional parts including catalytic converters. My decision to patronize him was partly due to the negative encounters from car dealers or purchases over the years. This started from my first car, a BMW 3 series in 2002, which took 6 months and a police case before it was delivered by a runaway car dealer. Other cars delivered from Cotonou had parts of the car including the catalytic converter stolen or conditions of certain portions of the car concealed. My most recent car which happened to be my ninth, is a 4runner bought from a car mart in Abuja two years ago. It looked good at first but after replacing bearings, brake pads, tires, changing injectors and coils and later a blocked catalytic converter, I had a change of heart.
My advice for anyone who wishes to patronize Amdman is first be patient. You will need patience while communicating with him because you may not get responses immediately you send messages. This is partly because we are not in the same time zone and partly because, in my opinion, he is human. I did not expect him to sit by his phone waiting for me to send a message. He has said he prioritizes clients who have paid. This appears to be true. You also need patience while waiting up to 3 to 4 months for a vehicle to be bought, shipped and cleared.
Secondly, do not always expect the car to be exceedingly cheaper than that of the same model and year purchased in Nigeria and Cotonou. I have outlined my reasons for patronizing him above and I will pay the same price others pay here for patched up accidented vehicles and wait for a car for 3 or more months as long as it meets my standards. Especially if it is one which will be used in ferrying the more important members of my family.
Thirdly, you may still see some scratches on your car despite the care. It is not deliberate and may not even be due to negligence. The car may also come with evidence of wear and tear which is part of normal use
In closing, I want to thank all the members of this forum including critics and supporters of Amdman. Your lively discussions were instrumental in helping me form an opinion of who Amdman is and his business. They compelled him and other parties to describe him in a way that made it possible to know him. This would have not been possible if people did not raise objections to his work. I wish to call on others who recently received vehicles to share their experiences too. We should all support genuine businesses doing their best to make an honest buck in a hostile environment

You really took your time

slemo:
My recent experience with Amdman.
I recently took possession of a car ordered through Amdman and want to relay my experience as a way of giving back to this forum. I hope it will assist in shedding light on how to engage with him and also in managing expectations while transacting business with him.
I placed an order with Amdman after following this forum almost daily for 6 months during which I reviewed comments and counter comments from people here and also from Amdman. I was compelled to place an order at the end of March because of the falling naira and an urgent need to replace Madam’s car, a Corolla, which one Kazeem nearly set fire to after connecting the battery wrongly leading to an explosion and acid burns on some plastic components in the engine bay. I experienced delays initially in receiving responses from him but because I knew I was working against time, I persisted in sending him messages and even called his mobile line a few times to let him know I was serious.
Eventually after a couple of near misses we settled on a vehicle which I hastily paid for because I was scared that the depreciation of the naira would make me pay more. I was surprised after some days that despite the rising dollar, he did not revise his invoice even when he was yet to purchase the car. Following the purchase and shipping, I was given a tracking number of the ship to know its location and when it would berth in Nigeria. I must say this should be considered a best practice because it meant I did not need to ask him anything regarding the ship’s location. The congestion at the ports appeared to delay the ship’s berthing and clearing and it took 6 weeks from the date designated for berthing on the shipping line’s site to the day it was removed from the port. I had been warned from reading a reviews here about the possibility of slight damage to the car during offloading and I communicated to Amdman. He assisted me get someone to oversee offloading and the same person drove it to my other home in Lagos before it was brought to me in Abuja where I live. A few things I must not fail to mention. Since I made my payment, there has been an official devaluation of the naira and also an upward review of the clearing rates. He did not ask for additional money. Another relates to the people who participated in getting the vehicle across to me. This included the gentleman who delivered the car to me in Abuja. I found that each person introduced to me by Amdman tried to act like him while engaging with me; professional and courteous.

The vehicle arrived 3 days ago and the owner is delighted with it. For me, this is the first time I have bought a car which will not cost me a lot of money to get it roadworthy. Do you know I received 3 keys with the car, a fully functional battery, branded Toyota floor mats and functional tires? I have always replaced tires, bought batteries, replaced expensive stolen or non functional parts including catalytic converters. My decision to patronize him was partly due to the negative encounters from car dealers or purchases over the years. This started from my first car, a BMW 3 series in 2002, which took 6 months and a police case before it was delivered by a runaway car dealer. Other cars delivered from Cotonou had parts of the car including the catalytic converter stolen or conditions of certain portions of the car concealed. My most recent car which happened to be my ninth, is a 4runner bought from a car mart in Abuja two years ago. It looked good at first but after replacing bearings, brake pads, tires, changing injectors and coils and later a blocked catalytic converter, I had a change of heart.
My advice for anyone who wishes to patronize Amdman is first be patient. You will need patience while communicating with him because you may not get responses immediately you send messages. This is partly because we are not in the same time zone and partly because, in my opinion, he is human. I did not expect him to sit by his phone waiting for me to send a message. He has said he prioritizes clients who have paid. This appears to be true. You also need patience while waiting up to 3 to 4 months for a vehicle to be bought, shipped and cleared.
Secondly, do not always expect the car to be exceedingly cheaper than that of the same model and year purchased in Nigeria and Cotonou. I have outlined my reasons for patronizing him above and I will pay the same price others pay here for patched up accidented vehicles and wait for a car for 3 or more months as long as it meets my standards. Especially if it is one which will be used in ferrying the more important members of my family.
Thirdly, you may still see some scratches on your car despite the care. It is not deliberate and may not even be due to negligence. The car may also come with evidence of wear and tear which is part of normal use
In closing, I want to thank all the members of this forum including critics and supporters of Amdman. Your lively discussions were instrumental in helping me form an opinion of who Amdman is and his business. They compelled him and other parties to describe him in a way that made it possible to know him. This would have not been possible if people did not raise objections to his work. I wish to call on others who recently received vehicles to share their experiences too. We should all support genuine businesses doing their best to make an honest buck in a hostile environment

I just pray desperation will not allow me do something stewpid .

mandalorian:
I just pray desperation will not allow me do something stewpid .

Be patient.

Omo. See pepersoup, God bless you amdman

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slemo:
My recent experience with Amdman.
I recently took possession of a car ordered through Amdman and want to relay my experience as a way of giving back to this forum. I hope it will assist in shedding light on how to engage with him and also in managing expectations while transacting business with him.
I ...

ible to know him. This would have not been possible if people did not raise objections to his work. I wish to call on others who recently received vehicles to share their experiences too. We should all support genuine businesses doing their best to make an honest buck in a hostile environment

Congrats and enjoy

slemo:
My recent experience with Amdman.
I recently took possession of a car ordered through Amdman and want to relay my experience as a way of giving back to this forum. I hope it will assist in shedding light on how to engage with him and also in managing expectations while transacting business with him.
I placed an order with Amdman after following this forum almost daily for 6 months during which I reviewed comments and counter comments from people here and also from Amdman. I was compelled to place an order at the end of March because of the falling naira and an urgent need to replace Madam’s car, a Corolla, which one Kazeem nearly set fire to after connecting the battery wrongly leading to an explosion and acid burns on some plastic components in the engine bay. I experienced delays initially in receiving responses from him but because I knew I was working against time, I persisted in sending him messages and even called his mobile line a few times to let him know I was serious.
Eventually after a couple of near misses we settled on a vehicle which I hastily paid for because I was scared that the depreciation of the naira would make me pay more. I was surprised after some days that despite the rising dollar, he did not revise his invoice even when he was yet to purchase the car. Following the purchase and shipping, I was given a tracking number of the ship to know its location and when it would berth in Nigeria. I must say this should be considered a best practice because it meant I did not need to ask him anything regarding the ship’s location. The congestion at the ports appeared to delay the ship’s berthing and clearing and it took 6 weeks from the date designated for berthing on the shipping line’s site to the day it was removed from the port. I had been warned from reading a reviews here about the possibility of slight damage to the car during offloading and I communicated to Amdman. He assisted me get someone to oversee offloading and the same person drove it to my other home in Lagos before it was brought to me in Abuja where I live. A few things I must not fail to mention. Since I made my payment, there has been an official devaluation of the naira and also an upward review of the clearing rates. He did not ask for additional money. Another relates to the people who participated in getting the vehicle across to me. This included the gentleman who delivered the car to me in Abuja. I found that each person introduced to me by Amdman tried to act like him while engaging with me; professional and courteous.

The vehicle arrived 3 days ago and the owner is delighted with it. For me, this is the first time I have bought a car which will not cost me a lot of money to get it roadworthy. Do you know I received 3 keys with the car, a fully functional battery, branded Toyota floor mats and functional tires? I have always replaced tires, bought batteries, replaced expensive stolen or non functional parts including catalytic converters. My decision to patronize him was partly due to the negative encounters from car dealers or purchases over the years. This started from my first car, a BMW 3 series in 2002, which took 6 months and a police case before it was delivered by a runaway car dealer. Other cars delivered from Cotonou had parts of the car including the catalytic converter stolen or conditions of certain portions of the car concealed. My most recent car which happened to be my ninth, is a 4runner bought from a car mart in Abuja two years ago. It looked good at first but after replacing bearings, brake pads, tires, changing injectors and coils and later a blocked catalytic converter, I had a change of heart.
My advice for anyone who wishes to patronize Amdman is first be patient. You will need patience while communicating with him because you may not get responses immediately you send messages. This is partly because we are not in the same time zone and partly because, in my opinion, he is human. I did not expect him to sit by his phone waiting for me to send a message. He has said he prioritizes clients who have paid. This appears to be true. You also need patience while waiting up to 3 to 4 months for a vehicle to be bought, shipped and cleared.
Secondly, do not always expect the car to be exceedingly cheaper than that of the same model and year purchased in Nigeria and Cotonou. I have outlined my reasons for patronizing him above and I will pay the same price others pay here for patched up accidented vehicles and wait for a car for 3 or more months as long as it meets my standards. Especially if it is one which will be used in ferrying the more important members of my family.
Thirdly, you may still see some scratches on your car despite the care. It is not deliberate and may not even be due to negligence. The car may also come with evidence of wear and tear which is part of normal use
In closing, I want to thank all the members of this forum including critics and supporters of Amdman. Your lively discussions were instrumental in helping me form an opinion of who Amdman is and his business. They compelled him and other parties to describe him in a way that made it possible to know him. This would have not been possible if people did not raise objections to his work. I wish to call on others who recently received vehicles to share their experiences too. We should all support genuine businesses doing their best to make an honest buck in a hostile environment

Walahi!
Amdman did a nice job here and your patient helped...
Congrats

Nice review @slemo . Hopefully this will guide people when making their decision. But as e dey go so , Amdman may very likely be my plug when I ready

slemo:
My recent experience with Amdman.
I recently took possession of a car ordered through Amdman and want to relay my experience as a way of giving back to this forum. I hope it will assist in shedding light on how to engage with him and also in managing expectations while transacting business with him.
I placed an order with Amdman after following this forum almost daily for 6 months during which I reviewed comments and counter comments from people here and also from Amdman. I was compelled to place an order at the end of March because of the falling naira and an urgent need to replace Madam’s car, a Corolla, which one Kazeem nearly set fire to after connecting the battery wrongly leading to an explosion and acid burns on some plastic components in the engine bay. I experienced delays initially in receiving responses from him but because I knew I was working against time, I persisted in sending him messages and even called his mobile line a few times to let him know I was serious.
Eventually after a couple of near misses we settled on a vehicle which I hastily paid for because I was scared that the depreciation of the naira would make me pay more. I was surprised after some days that despite the rising dollar, he did not revise his invoice even when he was yet to purchase the car. Following the purchase and shipping, I was given a tracking number of the ship to know its location and when it would berth in Nigeria. I must say this should be considered a best practice because it meant I did not need to ask him anything regarding the ship’s location. The congestion at the ports appeared to delay the ship’s berthing and clearing and it took 6 weeks from the date designated for berthing on the shipping line’s site to the day it was removed from the port. I had been warned from reading a reviews here about the possibility of slight damage to the car during offloading and I communicated to Amdman. He assisted me get someone to oversee offloading and the same person drove it to my other home in Lagos before it was brought to me in Abuja where I live. A few things I must not fail to mention. Since I made my payment, there has been an official devaluation of the naira and also an upward review of the clearing rates. He did not ask for additional money. Another relates to the people who participated in getting the vehicle across to me. This included the gentleman who delivered the car to me in Abuja. I found that each person introduced to me by Amdman tried to act like him while engaging with me; professional and courteous.

The vehicle arrived 3 days ago and the owner is delighted with it. For me, this is the first time I have bought a car which will not cost me a lot of money to get it roadworthy. Do you know I received 3 keys with the car, a fully functional battery, branded Toyota floor mats and functional tires? I have always replaced tires, bought batteries, replaced expensive stolen or non functional parts including catalytic converters. My decision to patronize him was partly due to the negative encounters from car dealers or purchases over the years. This started from my first car, a BMW 3 series in 2002, which took 6 months and a police case before it was delivered by a runaway car dealer. Other cars delivered from Cotonou had parts of the car including the catalytic converter stolen or conditions of certain portions of the car concealed. My most recent car which happened to be my ninth, is a 4runner bought from a car mart in Abuja two years ago. It looked good at first but after replacing bearings, brake pads, tires, changing injectors and coils and later a blocked catalytic converter, I had a change of heart.
My advice for anyone who wishes to patronize Amdman is first be patient. You will need patience while communicating with him because you may not get responses immediately you send messages. This is partly because we are not in the same time zone and partly because, in my opinion, he is human. I did not expect him to sit by his phone waiting for me to send a message. He has said he prioritizes clients who have paid. This appears to be true. You also need patience while waiting up to 3 to 4 months for a vehicle to be bought, shipped and cleared.
Secondly, do not always expect the car to be exceedingly cheaper than that of the same model and year purchased in Nigeria and Cotonou. I have outlined my reasons for patronizing him above and I will pay the same price others pay here for patched up accidented vehicles and wait for a car for 3 or more months as long as it meets my standards. Especially if it is one which will be used in ferrying the more important members of my family.
Thirdly, you may still see some scratches on your car despite the care. It is not deliberate and may not even be due to negligence. The car may also come with evidence of wear and tear which is part of normal use
In closing, I want to thank all the members of this forum including critics and supporters of Amdman. Your lively discussions were instrumental in helping me form an opinion of who Amdman is and his business. They compelled him and other parties to describe him in a way that made it possible to know him. This would have not been possible if people did not raise objections to his work. I wish to call on others who recently received vehicles to share their experiences too. We should all support genuine businesses doing their best to make an honest buck in a hostile environment

clean ride.....
"patience is virtue"

Market survey:

Any deal Honda Accord 2004-2007 models preferably

slemo:
My recent experience with Amdman.
I recently took possession of a car ordered through Amdman and want to relay my experience as a way of giving back to this forum. I hope it will assist in shedding light on how to engage with him and also in managing expectations while transacting business with him.
I placed an order with Amdman after following this forum almost daily for 6 months during which I reviewed comments and counter comments from people here and also from Amdman. I was compelled to place an order at the end of March because of the falling naira and an urgent need to replace Madam’s car, a Corolla, which one Kazeem nearly set fire to after connecting the battery wrongly leading to an explosion and acid burns on some plastic components in the engine bay. I experienced delays initially in receiving responses from him but because I knew I was working against time, I persisted in sending him messages and even called his mobile line a few times to let him know I was serious.
Eventually after a couple of near misses we settled on a vehicle which I hastily paid for because I was scared that the depreciation of the naira would make me pay more. I was surprised after some days that despite the rising dollar, he did not revise his invoice even when he was yet to purchase the car. Following the purchase and shipping, I was given a tracking number of the ship to know its location and when it would berth in Nigeria. I must say this should be considered a best practice because it meant I did not need to ask him anything regarding the ship’s location. The congestion at the ports appeared to delay the ship’s berthing and clearing and it took 6 weeks from the date designated for berthing on the shipping line’s site to the day it was removed from the port. I had been warned from reading a reviews here about the possibility of slight damage to the car during offloading and I communicated to Amdman. He assisted me get someone to oversee offloading and the same person drove it to my other home in Lagos before it was brought to me in Abuja where I live. A few things I must not fail to mention. Since I made my payment, there has been an official devaluation of the naira and also an upward review of the clearing rates. He did not ask for additional money. Another relates to the people who participated in getting the vehicle across to me. This included the gentleman who delivered the car to me in Abuja. I found that each person introduced to me by Amdman tried to act like him while engaging with me; professional and courteous.

The vehicle arrived 3 days ago and the owner is delighted with it. For me, this is the first time I have bought a car which will not cost me a lot of money to get it roadworthy. Do you know I received 3 keys with the car, a fully functional battery, branded Toyota floor mats and functional tires? I have always replaced tires, bought batteries, replaced expensive stolen or non functional parts including catalytic converters. My decision to patronize him was partly due to the negative encounters from car dealers or purchases over the years. This started from my first car, a BMW 3 series in 2002, which took 6 months and a police case before it was delivered by a runaway car dealer. Other cars delivered from Cotonou had parts of the car including the catalytic converter stolen or conditions of certain portions of the car concealed. My most recent car which happened to be my ninth, is a 4runner bought from a car mart in Abuja two years ago. It looked good at first but after replacing bearings, brake pads, tires, changing injectors and coils and later a blocked catalytic converter, I had a change of heart.
My advice for anyone who wishes to patronize Amdman is first be patient. You will need patience while communicating with him because you may not get responses immediately you send messages. This is partly because we are not in the same time zone and partly because, in my opinion, he is human. I did not expect him to sit by his phone waiting for me to send a message. He has said he prioritizes clients who have paid. This appears to be true. You also need patience while waiting up to 3 to 4 months for a vehicle to be bought, shipped and cleared.
Secondly, do not always expect the car to be exceedingly cheaper than that of the same model and year purchased in Nigeria and Cotonou. I have outlined my reasons for patronizing him above and I will pay the same price others pay here for patched up accidented vehicles and wait for a car for 3 or more months as long as it meets my standards. Especially if it is one which will be used in ferrying the more important members of my family.
Thirdly, you may still see some scratches on your car despite the care. It is not deliberate and may not even be due to negligence. The car may also come with evidence of wear and tear which is part of normal use
In closing, I want to thank all the members of this forum including critics and supporters of Amdman. Your lively discussions were instrumental in helping me form an opinion of who Amdman is and his business. They compelled him and other parties to describe him in a way that made it possible to know him. This would have not been possible if people did not raise objections to his work. I wish to call on others who recently received vehicles to share their experiences too. We should all support genuine businesses doing their best to make an honest buck in a hostile environment

We appreciate your feedback and thank you for your business.

Great review from Slemo.
@Amdman, how much is a similar ride now?

This young man was sent by his father in heaven to Nigeria.


And according to the scriptures,


.....He went about doing good. (Testimonies abound)


God bless Amdman.

I guess all can see why we appreciate, support, and defend him. Truth is, the guy has rare qualities. Very very rare. Same happened with me. I don already budget small dough, say Amdman go call ask for more money, esp when even custom fees went up 11%. But alas, he never did. Na that money i dey take do some needed fixes on the car now. All i can say is, more wins! Another order coming up real soon.

Phobos19:
When #thismatter started yesterday, I wanted to write my review to buttress some points but then after a while, #thematter seemed to be getting resolved. But it's heated up again, so, I think I should write it nonetheless.

Was my transaction straight forward?, not exactly. Am I satisfied?, definitely.

After following his thread right from day 1, I contacted Amdman on Feb 9, 2020 that I want to buy a Honda Accord 04/05 and that I'm on a very tight budget of 1.2M (I'm sure that money cannot get me such here in Nigeria). He proceeded to show me three options he had available at that time, two 04 (1.2M) model and a 05 (1.25M) model. I made a deposit as per his terms and conditions for the 05 and he proceeded to inspect. There was a number of rust area on the body of the car and the interior wasn't catching at all. He gave a honest review and said we can do better than that one.

At the beginning of this journey, I actually informed a family member so as to give me a different view of things in case I'm getting carried away.

Back to our hunt, he told me that he had review one of the 04 and it seems a very good deal. I saw the pictures too, it's an EX model with a very neat interior for a 04 car. The issue was it had a bumper/fender 'injury'. My family member (FM) was the opinion Amdman just wanted to sell off that car to me, probably because it was cheap but I took Amdman as a honest person. I told him to go review the car again and send me video. Our agreement was that the repairs (bumper/right fender and the little rust areas) will be done for 50k (Remember I made deposit for 1.25M and I are getting that for 1.2M, so, I was still covered)

He did the review of Feb 13 and I really liked the car. He said he drove it for quite some mins and engine is sound. Interior was great from the picture. We noticed some rust area at the bonnet tip and body close to the rear tire by the passenger side. I gave him a go ahead and car was shipped out on Feb 15

All these was done before Covid-19 became a real thing. The epidemic caught the vessel in transit, so, it was a long wait. The vessel finally berthed around April 10 (can't get the specific date again, +/- a day sha). Then the clearing process took a while, and the car came out of port on April 30.

Car was 'taken' to his people workshop (panel beater and painter). This was were the real hussle started. I do not stay in Lagos but these artisans and my cars are in Lagos. My 'FM' said called a family friend who called his mechanic to help go to where the car is and oversee what they are doing. I paid the man 20k for his troubles. When the panel beater and painter billed Amdman, he informed me and told me it was on the high side to what was earlier thought. So, they were planning to straighten the fender rather than replace. He also made mention he had incurred extra expenses due to increased trucking fee and Covid-19 ish. I said I wanted an outright replacement and I sent an extra 20k to him to make sure what I want was done. I had issues with his painter/panel beater (that was envisaged by my FM and I, and that was why we wanted somebody on ground) but the mechanic going there daily made sure things were going a bit smoothly

Before I continue my review and give my opinions later, there was an event that need to be mentioned (this will give an insight into 'Nigeria factor'). After the panel beater took all the whole world to replace the bumper and fender, the painter informed me that the car cannot move from its present position (it was a shock). I called the panel beater and he said the car was towed down to their workshop that the shaft is broken. I called Amdman immediately (he doesn't pick though, that was the first time I tried calling), then sent him WhatsApp messages to register my discontent. He replied later and was also shocked by the revelation. He said he drove the car into the container himself. After enquiries, it was actually during the process of bringing the car down from the container that the shaft got broken. The clearing agent didn't inform Amdman, the panel beater that received didn't inform Amdman. I was informed before him (I know he was furious about this). He gave them money to replace that and was done.

After two deadline passed for the painter to finish his job, O secured the service to follow a police patrol car delivery relief items to Lagos (and to follow them when going back) on May 14. I met the painter finishing his job. I already secured the delivery of a Liqui Moly 5W20 to the car for 15k before I got a there. Car got to my house that same day.

Prior to this, I've downloaded the Honda Accord 04 owner's manual and service repair manual from a torrent site. So, I know what and what is expected. The last service sticker was on the car and it was due for oil change about 800km ago. Took the car to a mechanic shop, bought parts I needed myself, then started instructing them on what you to do. Changed the engine oil and filter, changed all brake pads and brake oil. Had extra 4 tires delivered with the car, so I chose the best ones and put it on the alloy rims. Sprayed the alloy rims and callipers. Another funny thing, took the car to an AC guy for check up (because I felt it wasn't cold enough), the guy was telling me story about how the compressor is not working well enough (Me that I've jerked the owner's manual and the gibberish service repair manual), I told him to come off it. Took the car away from him, and during the engine oil change, I begged my mechanic to help me remove and blow off the AC filter under the dashboard (it was full of dirt when he brought it out)....and that did the trick.

I still have a pending issue of my key fob and also the power steering oil is a bit on the low side (I haven't found the Honda power steering oil around here).

If you are on the WhatsApp group page, I posted the car there of recent.

In conclusion, like I said earlier I'm 99% satisfied by my transaction despite the hurdles.

My Opinions: Amdman is quite honest and he is very proud of that (as he should be). He has little control over Nigeria factors (his clearing agents and mechanics) and he and buyers should give allowance for that.
I still feel he still has the best deal per each car model/year as compared to what you get in Nigeria car stands but (a big BUT) his deals are only meant for patient and well composed individuals (I'm quite sure he was satisfied with my interactions with him). If you are not the above, just save everybody (including Amdman) the energy and buy here in Nigeria (do your due diligence and VIN check and still hope for the best, God's willing)

Also, any car (especially cars more than 10 years old, 2010 and below) being bought (either from Amdman or someone else, from Nigeria stand or preorder) should be budgeted for major maintenance at first, this are also used and not new cars. We also need to put that at the back of our minds.

Apologies for the epistle, apologies for typos. Whatever I typed before 'My Opinions' are facts as known by me and 'My Opinions' are my opinions. Thank you all.

Thanks for the patronage

Amdman, abeg for us wey never make am, find Golf 4 for us, 1998- 2004.

May God bless your hustle...

This house is too quite, since Amdman have not posted any car, let's find something to argue about to keep the house busy, or have we run out of things to argue about?