ViceGovernor:
Nice one Op
Do I have to be physically in the US before I can get cars into Nigeria?

gesodrides:


Actually, you don't need to be, you can be anywhere in the world and have your cars being shipped to Nigeria. All you need for starters is to understand the process and how it all works.

You have to know how to navigate through auctions searching for cars or dealer websites looking for good deals.

I must add that you cannot have all this done by yourself as some areas are only possible with partnerships with other business which are based in the USA than in Nigeria.

Also since our legal tender is naira and transactions involving imports are US based, you would also need trusted people that can assist with the FX conversion. Pretty sure, we all have one friend and brother or cousin that is based in the USA, but if you want to make this a side hustle or a biz on its own, they won't be able to meet ur demand

ViceGovernor:

Thanks for the info.
I actually registered on autobidmasters some years ago but the truth is I was totally discouraged by someone who told me it's a scam that it's not possible for me to be in Nigeria and someone would send me a car after paying for it

Another thing is the price on those auction sites they look too good to be true.
I have a trusted friend in Kansas city that can make the process smooth but it's those sites that I'm really afraid of
I think they actually accept payment via Nigerian cards.
For a first timer I'm certain they'd rip the person off when it gets to naija
Pls can I send you a mail? There's a lot I'd like to learn from you

gesodrides:
Hi NLanders,

We would like to share the steps for others who might be interested to import but are afraid of hidden charges or grey process involved in imports.

First off, auto imports from USA is a straight forwards process. It involves a few steps and your car should be in Lagos within 8 to 10 weeks, all going well, weather permitting.


These steps are:

1. Vehicle Purchase - this involves:
- Sourcing or scouting/searching for the right vehicle

- Agreeing on the vehicle and assessing the vehicle via pictures, reports like carfax, Vin history etc
- Actual purchase of the vehicle - either via auctions (COPART, IAAI, Manheim etc) or direct dealer purchase (can be tricky, lots of dealer hidden fees)

2. Logistics from Purchase Location to Port of Loading in USA for export -

- This involves getting your unit from the point of purchase to the port and also ensuring all export necessary documents are provided and correctly filled. This can be handled by the agent you bought the unit from but then, there are also possibility of hiked prices and also additional charges, we know those that do this. Upon delivery at the port, we issue you a copy of the stamped document received from the port in USA and this is validation that your unit is actually delivered at the port.

3. Ocean Shipping / Sea Freight

- This involves the shipping of your unit from loading port in USA to Tincan Lagos, via RORO or container, preference to RORO for us, and less hassles when getting the unit out of the port in Lagos.

4. Local Customs clearing

- This involves clearing the vehicle at the port in Lagos before delivery to your doorstep or heading for repairs.

There are reputable well equipped auto body shops that can work, transform, and refurbish units from their accidented state to almost factory standard without traces visible after the work done.

Some of these are scattered all over Lagos however sometimes the client needs to know hwta he wants as they are in a hurry to finish up and make mistakes.

We hope this helps

gesodrides:
Hi NLanders,



These steps are:

1. Vehicle Purchase - this involves:
- Sourcing or scouting/searching for the right vehicle

- Agreeing on the vehicle and assessing the vehicle via pictures, reports like carfax, Vin history etc