I mistakenly bought a non-drivable car toyota corolla with rear accident from one of the auction sites in the US. and I can't cancel it.
After I clicked on buy now option I got an email from the site that my car is a none drivable. chaiii


I went back to the site and confirmed as that.

I am yet to make full payment though.

Those with experience with buying the non-drivable cars what is your take on this?

What were the issues with these types of cars?

lalasticlala please help your sister for feedback from the experts.

Lol.

Use the car for decoration.

40kobo77:
Lol.

Use the car for decoration.

is not a laughing matter.

(1)Can be returned to auction, but you will definitely be fined. Your account can be terminated at most.
(2)if you are boxed up, you can buy a drivable small truck in addition that can haulage the car at the back, ship all and clear all. More expensive that way, but you can now sell the truck.
Good luck

FLAKARIBE:
(1)Can be returned to auction, but you will definitely be fined. Your account can be terminated at most.
(2)if you are boxed up, you can buy a drivable small truck in addition that can haulage the car at the back, ship all and clear all. More expensive that way, but you can now sell the truck.
Good luck

yea, I have bought the small towing truck too.

halima83:
yea, I have bought the small towing truck too.

Let a mechanic take a look when it arrives so you can get a proper repair invoice. Avoid cutting corners when the time comes.

halima83:
I mistakenly bought a non-drivable car toyota corolla with rear accident from one of the auction sites in the US. and I can't cancel it.
After I clicked on buy now option I got an email from the site that my car is a none drivable. chaiii


I went back to the site and confirmed as that.

I am yet to make full payment though.

Those with experience with buying the non-drivable cars what is your take on this?

What were the issues with these types of cars?

lalasticlala please help your sister for feedback from the experts.

Simply reject purchase and face whatever penalties they impose.......

Let's see pictures of rear impact.......

Lexusgs430:


Simply reject purchase and face whatever penalties they impose.......

Let's see pictures of rear impact.......

here it is

halima83:
here it is

Do you have deep pockets budget to restore this damage?

halima83:
here it is

Items required -

Rear trunk
Exhaust system
Rear impact protector bar
Rear bumper
Rear lights (only if cracked)
Boot linings
Rear sensors

Only from visual inspection

Hopefully the rear wheels are still properly aligned.....

Lexusgs430:


Do you have deep pockets budget to restore this damage?

like how much do you think I can spend.

halima83:
I mistakenly bought a non-drivable car toyota corolla with rear accident from one of the auction sites in the US. and I can't cancel it.
After I clicked on buy now option I got an email from the site that my car is a none drivable. chaiii

www.nairaland.com/attachments/6025024_6018097screenshot20170925161228jpegfbd8468e15667ee25401ff7983d9e50b_jpeg44efefcfa89e04a06f569d124c39b5d0

Argh. You can lie oh.

halima83:
like how much do you think I can spend.

I still doubt your claim.

timifakay:

www.nairaland.com/attachments/6025024_6018097screenshot20170925161228jpegfbd8468e15667ee25401ff7983d9e50b_jpeg44efefcfa89e04a06f569d124c39b5d0

Argh. You can lie oh.

how?

halima83:
like how much do you think I can spend.

I honestly cannot give you a quote from the top of my head.....

I think it's best you call the manufacturer for pricing & also try sourcing prices locally (eBay, breakers yard) etc etc. And compare cost

Not also forgetting workmanship and loss in value due to history (not unless you intend to use it till the engine drops)....

Lexusgs430:


I honestly cannot give you a quote from the top of my head.....

I think it's best you call Toyota for pricing & also try sourcing prices locally (eBay, breakers yard) etc etc. And compare cost

Not also forgetting workmanship and loss in value due to history (not unless you intend to use it till the engine drops)....

But her write up says Toyota Corolla, while posted picture is a Ford Edge...

timifakay:


But her write up says Toyota Corolla, while posted picture is a Ford Edge...

sorry, it was a typing error. it is actually ford. thanks for the correction.

timifakay:


But her write up says Toyota Corolla, while posted picture is a Ford Edge...

Let's take it for what it is, Toyota or Ford...... She still has to consider cost of fixing her purchase.....

halima83:
sorry, it was a typing error. it is actually ford. thanks for the correction.

Toyota or Ford, the auctions hammer landed on her account......

This damsel is in distress and can be forgiven for mixing brands up.....

When panic sets in, we could easily call an Audi, a volkswagen........

Lexusgs430:


Toyota or Ford, the auctions hammer landed on her account......

This damsel is in distress and can be forgiven for mixing brands up.....

When panic sets in, we could easily call an Audi, a volkswagen........

on top of that the clearing agent in lagos gave me a clearing cost of 1.3million.

Lexusgs430:


Let's take it for what it is, Toyota or Ford...... She still has to consider cost of fixing her purchase.....

If she made a purchase... I wish her luck with it,but it would be better to abort mission and count her loss now...

halima83:
on top of that the clearing agent in lagos gave me a clearing cost of 1.3million.

For just this car?

timifakay:

If she made a purchase... I wish her luck with it,but it would be better to abort mission and count her loss now...

For just this car?

yes for this car. purchased already made based on prior advice.

timifakay:

If she made a purchase... I wish her luck with it,but it would be better to abort mission and count her loss now...

For just this car?

Hence her weighing her options with this thread, considering all associated cost......

halima83:
on top of that the clearing agent in lagos gave me a clearing cost of 1.3million.

Add 1.3 + cost of repair + cost of purchase + loss of value, against cost of undamaged version in Lagos...

Take a holistic view and weigh your options.....

Lexusgs430:


Add 1.3 + cost of repair + cost of purchase + loss of value, against cost of undamaged version in Lagos...

Take a holistic view and weigh your options.....

which one is loss of value

halima83:
which one is loss of value

The accidental history, would take out about 30/40% off from opposite value....

halima83:
I mistakenly bought a non-drivable car toyota corolla with rear accident from one of the auction sites in the US. and I can't cancel it.
After I clicked on buy now option I got an email from the site that my car is a none drivable. chaiii

If you don't want the car again, they will charge you the $400 or 10% of the value of the car which you deposited before the purchase. This amount might vary depending on the original seller auctionexport is getting the vehicle from.

If you are buying it as a non-drivable car, the shipper can book it as a non-runner and you will be charged a $200 fee for that.

The full import duty on the 2009 Ford Edge is N1.3m but you can also talk to your clearing agent to get a compromised duty from Nigeria Customs.. You may end up paying N1m or N1.1m for import duty. Make sure they don't do short-payment because the vehicle may get seized eventually.

@Lexusgs430 has listed most of the parts you'll need to buy.. You can get the estimated price at Ford Parts market around Clegg Street, Ojuelegba if you are in Lagos.

If you are buying the parts from USA, do the junk yard. Don't go buying new parts from the dealership except for the parts you can't find out there. The reason is, that vehicle has several little bit of components.. which you have to buy one by one if you are buying the new part.

The price you got that vehicle is a giveaway.. note that you may also have issues with the rear wheel/suspension especially on the driver's side (it's bent).. the vehicle also has a leaking roof problem.

AutoJoshNG:


If you don't want the car again, they will charge you the $400 or 10% of the value of the car which you deposited before the purchase. This amount might vary depending on the original seller auctionexport is getting the vehicle from.

If you are buying it as a non-drivable car, the shipper can book it as a non-runner and you will be charged a $200 fee for that.

The full import duty on the 2009 Ford Edge is N1.3m but you can also talk to your clearing agent to get a compromised duty from Nigeria Customs.. You may end up paying N1m or N1.1m for import duty. Make sure they don't do short-payment because the vehicle may get seized eventually.

@Lexusgs430 has listed most of the parts you'll need to buy.. You can get the estimated price at Ford Parts market around Clegg Street, Ojuelegba if you are in Lagos.

If you are buying the parts from USA, do the junk yard. Don't go buying new parts from the dealership except for the parts you can't find out there. The reason is, that vehicle has several little bit of components.. which you have to buy one by one if you are buying the new part.

The price you got that vehicle is a giveaway.. note that you may also have issues with the rear wheel/suspension especially on the driver's side (it's bent).. the vehicle also has a leaking roof problem.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH AUTOJOSNG for this. But how did you know the price I got the car for? just curious

halima83:
THANK YOU VERY MUCH AUTOJOSNG for this. But how did you know the price I got the car for? just curious

I checked it on Auction Export.

AutoJoshNG:


I checked it on Auction Export.

yes boss. You are right. But that price excludes shipping and fees.
I pray there is nothing wrong with the engine.

Ford parts are extremely expensive in Nigeria especially anything associated with luxury. I wonder how much you would be sold the engine? But when they say nondriveable is it because the rear axle was damaged or engine is damaged cause seems like their was no front impact

Tokunbo cost around 4million or less depending on bargaining power and year this is a prefacelift 06-09

so you do the calculation we already know the value price, clearing price, do the shipping and engine and workmanship and see if its worth it

she already bought the SUV and I guess she already made up her mind on it. she wants the vehicle here.

my advice, take the mistake as a blessing in disguise. damning all expenses incurred, go ahead with sourcing the parts from the junk yard as advised.

don't look at the cost any longer, just get the vehicle fixed. you may strike a good bargain on it afterwards. good luck!

abolore80:
she already bought the SUV and I guess she already made up her mind on it. she wants the vehicle here.

my advice, take the mistake as a blessing in disguise. damning all expenses incurred, go ahead with sourcing the parts from the junk yard as advised.

don't look at the cost any longer, just get the vehicle fixed. you may strike a good bargain on it afterwards. good luck!

thanks for your word of encouragement. where is junk yard?