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chukel:
2days ago FRSC bayelsa command identified a stolen honda EOD which was being registered for the new plate number. To the 2nd owner, he bought a tokunboh car from lagos, brought it back to bayelsa and went ahead to register for d new plate number. It was dia dat FRSC discovered on dia system dat the car had been registered. Dy pulled d original information on the car nd called d phone number d car was registered with. The original owner picked and confirmed her car was stolen on 9th of september at gunpoint. Meanwhile the new owner purchased the vehicle on the 19th of september. The woman came down to bayelsa with her husband. The car, original owner and d 2nd owner were handed over to police. Kudos to the new vehicle registration scheme. The question is, hw wud one avoid purchasing a stolen vehicle. Wat r d tips or measures one shud take. Wat d signs dat shuyd raise suspicion. Ur input is needed. Anybody can fall victim

Price of purchase is d first reg flag
Buy from registered dealers or someone u kw dt u can lead police to when kasala burst
Avoid old n jiji cars lol

dyrocks204:



Thanks nurey. The AutoCheck actually said the car was shipped to Benin Republic in Feb, 2013 (it didn't say Cotonou port exactly) and it was last registered abroad that same 2013. From the custom clearance paper, the car reportedly came into Nigeria through Seme border (dealer confirmed this also) and the date was May 2016.

Below is the VIN check report:

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2005 Toyota Avalon Limited / Touring / XL / XLS
One ownerOne ownersCalculated Owners: 1
Class: Mid Range Car - Premium
Engine: 3.5L V6 EFI
Country of Assembly: United States
Vehicle Age: 11
Calculated Owners: 1
VIN: 4T1BK36BX5U018322
Year : 2005
Make : Toyota
Model: Avalon Limited / Touring / XL / XLS
Style/Body: Sedan 4D
This vehicle's AutoCheck Score
57 - 76 69
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Accident Check
Reported Accidents: 1

Title and Problem Check
Your vehicle checks out

Odometer Check
Your vehicle checks out
Last Reported Odometer: 137,830

Vehicle Use and Event Check
Specific vehicle use(s) or events reported
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Accident Check
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Information Reported: AutoCheck shows accidents reported to AutoCheck for this 2005 Toyota Avalon Limited / Touring / XL / XLS (4T1BK36BX5U018322). Below you will find the date and location reported for the accident. Not all accidents or damage events are reported to AutoCheck.

Accidents Reported on This Vehicle
Accident No. Reported Date Location
1 06/13/2008 JOHNSON COUNTY, KS
Reported accidents or damage events are a result of vehicle collisions or other non-collision incidents such as vandalism or theft. Not all accidents or damage events are reported to AutoCheck.

Title and Problem Check
Your vehicle checks out: AutoCheck's database for this 2005 Toyota Avalon Limited / Touring / XL / XLS (4T1BK36BX5U018322) shows no negative titles or other problems. When reported to AutoCheck, these events can indicate serious past damage or other significant problems, and disqualifies the vehicle for AutoCheck Buyback Protection. Check the Vehicle Use and Event Check for reported accidents that can affect vehicle safety and value.

0 Problem(s) Reported: 15 Title/Problem areas checked:
No abandoned title record
No damaged title or major damage incident record
No fire damaged title record
No grey market title record
No hail damage title record
No insurance loss title or probable total loss record
No junk or scrapped title record
No manufacturer buyback/lemon title record
No odometer problem title record
No rebuilt/rebuildable title record
No salvage title or salvage auction record
No water damaged title record
No NHTSA crash test record
No frame/unibody damage record
No recycling facility record
Odometer Check
Your vehicle checks out: AutoCheck examined the reported odometer readings reported to AutoCheck for this 2005 Toyota Avalon Limited / Touring / XL / XLS (4T1BK36BX5U018322) and no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. AutoCheck uses business rules to determine if reported odometer readings are significantly less than previously reported values. Not all reported odometer readings are used. Title and auction events also report odometer tampering or breakage.

0 Problem(s) Reported: Mileage Date Reported
42 05/20/2005
137,326 11/05/2012
137,830 12/08/2012
137,830 01/28/2013
Vehicle Use and Event Check
Information Reported: AutoCheck shows additional vehicle uses or events reported to AutoCheck for this 2005 Toyota Avalon Limited / Touring / XL / XLS (4T1BK36BX5U018322). This includes reported vehicle uses such as rental or lease, and events such as whether the vehicle has been reported to have had a loan/lien or duplicate title issued. Other events show if the vehicle has a reported accident and how many calculated accidents or if it has been reported stolen or repossessed. It is recommended to have pre-owned vehicles inspected by a third party prior to purchase.

0 Event(s) Reported: 6 Vehicle uses checked:
No fleet, rental and/or lease use record
No taxi use record
No police use record
No government use record
No livery use record
No driver education record
1 Event(s) Reported: 9 Vehicle events checked:
1 Accident record(s) reported through accident data sources
No corrected title record
No duplicate title record
No emission/safety inspection record
No loan/lien record
No fire damage incident record
No repossessed record
No theft record
No storm area registration/title record
Detailed Vehicle History
One ownerOne ownersCalculated Owners: 1 Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text.
Report Run Date: September 30, 2016 4:24:35 EDT

Vehicle: 2005 Toyota Avalon Limited / Touring / XL / XLS (4T1BK36BX5U018322)

Event Date Event Location Odometer Reading Data Source Event Detail
03/14/2005 Independent Source VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER
05/04/2005 CLINTON, MO Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/20/2005 CLINTON, MO 42 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:PA871858)
05/10/2007 CLINTON, MO Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
06/13/2008 JOHNSON COUNTY, KS State Agency COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE (Case #:200800228550)
MINOR TO MODERATE DAMAGE REPORTED
05/20/2009 CLINTON, MO Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
05/28/2011 LIBERTY, MO Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
01/05/2012 LIBERTY, MO Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:TJG63040)
11/05/2012 FL 137,326 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
12/08/2012 FL 137,830 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
01/12/2013 FL Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
01/28/2013 FL 137,830 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION AS DEALER VEHICLE
02/19/2013 JACKSONVILLE, FL Independent Source VEHICLE EXPORTED TO BENIN

which site you use get all this info. abeg give me

chukel:
2days ago FRSC bayelsa command identified a stolen honda EOD which was being registered for the new plate number. To the 2nd owner, he bought a tokunboh car from lagos, brought it back to bayelsa and went ahead to register for d new plate number. It was dia dat FRSC discovered on dia system dat the car had been registered. Dy pulled d original information on the car nd called d phone number d car was registered with. The original owner picked and confirmed her car was stolen on 9th of september at gunpoint. Meanwhile the new owner purchased the vehicle on the 19th of september. The woman came down to bayelsa with her husband. The car, original owner and d 2nd owner were handed over to police. Kudos to the new vehicle registration scheme. The question is, hw wud one avoid purchasing a stolen vehicle. Wat r d tips or measures one shud take. Wat d signs dat shuyd raise suspicion. Ur input is needed. Anybody can fall victim

I don't know about this scheme.

But FRSC's database only shows the Number plate against the model of the car.

It will be better to include a 'primary key' such as Chassis Number or VIN against the name of the owner.
Also, this database should be 'open' to the public(potential buyers).

my advice, if you re buying a locally used car, ensure you meet the owner, check thst the name on his drivers license is on the vehicle particulars,

if possible conclude the deal at his house, dont buy from a mechanic or agent.

anyone selling his old car should be available to authenticate his ownership, dont be in a hurry to pay cos the price is cheap.

finally avoid buying cars from border towns like moudi, jibya, dala, ifako, ojodu msny of these carsa are stolen or smuggled.

adanny01:
I have had plans on so many ocassions to buy a car from Nairaland but never found a good one at the right price and time. Am still searching.

Family and friends have warned me not to buy from nairaland due to 2 issues; fraudsters and stolen vehicles.

I was of the opinion that to absolve myself from prosecution for receiving stolen property, i will ask my seller to join me with the car to a police station where we will demand for a police report and thereafter go to court for change of ownership registration. With that, i believe, i the buyer may be free from prosecution. Ofcourse, police report is a little issue as they may make you pay through your nose. The court i believe charge as little as N200 (in the north o). An option is for the buyer and seller to take the car to any FRSC office to confirm if its not stolen. All these should be carried out b4 money is transfered to the seller. It also means the seller must be willing to leave his business to do that. If the car was bought from a registered auto dealer, then a reciept or an invoice should protect the buyer from prosecution if car is later discovered to be stolen. The auto dealer should be responsible but the Nigerian security system will be so quick to lock you up even with a reciept from the company.

Someone with better experience can tell us if my opinion will work or better ways for us buyers to protect ourselves from the police. On instances like this, the police are known for locking up everybody that has his name mentioned.

No matter what u do, once u are caught with a stolen car police will lock u up n so they can chop bail but the good news is dt once u can lead them to the person dt sold d car to u then u will be freed. So DNT buy from strangers

On the 1st day of February my car was snatched at gunpoint Lexus RX 330 Model Dark Blue Reg APP 436 BG.It has since reported to Police,But no information yet.Any person with useful information please contact nearest police station you can call 09026776655.thanks

For a locally used car, go to FRSC ,with the plate number they will put a call through to the last registered owner, it will cost you little, and endeavour to get computer print out of Proof of ownership from FRSC as you are registering the car in your name with new number plates, and not from Licence office or VIO. FRSC will never issue you proof of ownership without verifying from the last registered owner. Alternatively, go to court with the seller and both of you get an affidavit, then proecced to police station and let police issue you receipt of payment.

dyrocks204:
Good topic but people have still not yet made important suggestions. I want to buy a car for which I ran an AutoCheck. The AutoCheck reveals that the car was shipped to Cotonou in 2013 but the dealer is claiming that it's toks (in 2016). I will like to investigate whatever caused the 3 years lacuna. I'll like to know if it's Nigeria used & is being diabolically projected as toks. There is no plate number to verify with. my people, your advice is highly needed. The car is a Toyota avalon 2005/06 Touring

Since you said, you ran an autocheck, I am assuming you have the VIN of the car. That can be searched for in the data base of FRSC to confirm if the car has ever been registered or not.

adanny01:
I have had plans on so many ocassions to buy a car from Nairaland but never found a good one at the right price and time. Am still searching.

Family and friends have warned me not to buy from nairaland due to 2 issues; fraudsters and stolen vehicles.

I was of the opinion that to absolve myself from prosecution for receiving stolen property, i will ask my seller to join me with the car to a police station where we will demand for a police report and thereafter go to court for change of ownership registration. With that, i believe, i the buyer may be free from prosecution. Ofcourse, police report is a little issue as they may make you pay through your nose. The court i believe charge as little as N200 (in the north o). An option is for the buyer and seller to take the car to any FRSC office to confirm if its not stolen. All these should be carried out b4 money is transfered to the seller. It also means the seller must be willing to leave his business to do that. If the car was bought from a registered auto dealer, then a reciept or an invoice should protect the buyer from prosecution if car is later discovered to be stolen. The auto dealer should be responsible but the Nigerian security system will be so quick to lock you up even with a reciept from the company.

Someone with better experience can tell us if my opinion will work or better ways for us buyers to protect ourselves from the police. On instances like this, the police are known for locking up everybody that has his name mentioned.

The fear of Nigeria police is the beginning of caution.

You don't need police report for a new or tokunbo car. But of course they will collect your money and give it to you.

Police report should cover a stolen or missing car document, and not the car.

Now if you're buying a tokunbo car, it should have import duties paper and other custom duty paters, clearance etc etc.

The real problem however is buying a fairly used car.

*Always take the seller along to fill up the change of ownership form at the licence office .

* Demand for the original copys of car papers, never photo copies

* Do a background check at the nearest licencing office of the registered owner. This could be done anywhere since the vihicle licence offices have centralised info.

* At the point of purchase, be with two other persons or one and tell the seller one of you wants to go to the licence office to check out the car's info.

If it's a stolen car, the owner will never allow that.

Chukel come and see o

adanny01:
I have had plans on so many ocassions to buy a car from Nairaland but never found a good one at the right price and time. Am still searching.

Family and friends have warned me not to buy from nairaland due to 2 issues; fraudsters and stolen vehicles.

I was of the opinion that to absolve myself from prosecution for receiving stolen property, i will ask my seller to join me with the car to a police station where we will demand for a police report and thereafter go to court for change of ownership registration. With that, i believe, i the buyer may be free from prosecution. Ofcourse, police report is a little issue as they may make you pay through your nose. The court i believe charge as little as N200 (in the north o). An option is for the buyer and seller to take the car to any FRSC office to confirm if its not stolen. All these should be carried out b4 money is transfered to the seller. It also means the seller must be willing to leave his business to do that. If the car was bought from a registered auto dealer, then a reciept or an invoice should protect the buyer from prosecution if car is later discovered to be stolen. The auto dealer should be responsible but the Nigerian security system will be so quick to lock you up even with a reciept from the company.

Someone with better experience can tell us if my opinion will work or better ways for us buyers to protect ourselves from the police. On instances like this, the police are known for locking up everybody that has his name mentioned.

you have said it all.one thing u must do is to take the chasis number to the FRSC they will key it into their system and give u info on the vehicle.My friend in Road safety gave me the useful tips and it can save u

wiloy2k8:


which site you use get all this info. abeg give me

That was a free report from auctionexport.com

For autocheck reports either visit autocheck.com or contact computerglobal via 08060365068

chukel:
2days ago FRSC bayelsa command identified a stolen honda EOD which was being registered for the new plate number. To the 2nd owner, he bought a tokunboh car from lagos, brought it back to bayelsa and went ahead to register for d new plate number. It was dia dat FRSC discovered on dia system dat the car had been registered. Dy pulled d original information on the car nd called d phone number d car was registered with. The original owner picked and confirmed her car was stolen on 9th of september at gunpoint. Meanwhile the new owner purchased the vehicle on the 19th of september. The woman came down to bayelsa with her husband. The car, original owner and d 2nd owner were handed over to police. Kudos to the new vehicle registration scheme. The question is, hw wud one avoid purchasing a stolen vehicle. Wat r d tips or measures one shud take. Wat d signs dat shuyd raise suspicion. Ur input is needed. Anybody can fall victim

check the Chasis No: online at any MVAA office. it's supposed to be free but if they want to disturb your life give them 500.

You can also ask the dealer if it's stolen...his gesture and body language and how he answered or the story he tells you will determine a lot

dyrocks204:
Good topic but people have still not yet made important suggestions. I want to buy a car for which I ran an AutoCheck. The AutoCheck reveals that the car was shipped to Cotonou in 2013 but the dealer is claiming that it's toks (in 2016). I will like to investigate whatever caused the 3 years lacuna. I'll like to know if it's Nigeria used & is being diabolically projected as toks. There is no plate number to verify with. my people, your advice is highly needed. The car is a Toyota avalon 2005/06 Touring

take the chasis number and go to road safety office.they would help u if the car had been registerd before.the information would be there.

dyrocks204:
Good topic but people have still not yet made important suggestions. I want to buy a car for which I ran an AutoCheck. The AutoCheck reveals that the car was shipped to Cotonou in 2013 but the dealer is claiming that it's toks (in 2016). I will like to investigate whatever caused the 3 years lacuna. I'll like to know if it's Nigeria used & is being diabolically projected as toks. There is no plate number to verify with. my people, your advice is highly needed. The car is a Toyota avalon 2005/06 Touring

Take the engine number,the chasis number,the manufaturing on the belt to FRSC,vio and others relevant angency for confirmatn before making any damm payment.

To avoid buying stolen goods, make sure you buy from credible and identifiable source. Don't buy from dubious sources, ignorance of the law is no excuse. Be wise.

Just a few tips you should ask for. For a Nigerian used car,do the following after inspection:

1. Ask for a receipt from the owner of the car,or the dealer selling it
2. Ask for a transfer of ownership from the owner to you
3. Ask for a copy of the driver's license of the owner to be attached to documents given to you.
4. Ensure the name of owner of car on the documents, is the name of owner on the driver's license
5. In a case where owner isn't physically on ground, ask for a letter of authorization from owner to dealer, instructing him to sell the car. A copy of driver's license and passport photograph, should be attached to it.
6. Avoid buying ridiculously cheap vehicles from strangers or dealers who do not have a name to protect. Most times if it is too cheap to ignore, you just might be buying trouble.
7. Always do bank transfer when purchasing used vehicles. That way,you can always track who you paid to, if there's a problem.

For Tokunbo cars:

1. Check custom papers. If it does not have genuine custom papers, do not buy.
2. Get a receipt of purchase from seller
3. Make payments via bank transfer.


Ordinarily, we should be able to use the vin no to track these things but Nigeria is still a far cry behind in technological advancement. There's a vehicle I would have sold to a client but I couldn't because the owner has misplaced both custom and registration papers and wants to sell like that. I wasn't comfortable with it and stylishly backed out. I would have made a substantial amount selling it but if it turns out stolen, it just wouldn't be worth the stress. Can't stand being arrested and detained over a stolen car. My credibility and name is more important than the money to be paid.

Bottom line, don't go about looking for cheap cars. Those who say they are scared of buying cars on Nairaland, amaze me. I know a good no of dealers here and they have physical offices where you can inspect their vehicles. These are not dealers with ridiculously low prices. So,I wonder what the scare is about.

No two vehicles have the same VIN or Chasis no. A vehicle registered correctly with a VIN no cannot be re-registered with the same VIN no. The FRSC portal will indicate it's been used before.

That's why it is very pertinent to properly register one's vehicle.

The new Number Plate systems helps to abate stolen vehicles because the owner's detail is in a database of FRSC/VIO. I had a car with old number but revalidated it to the new one.
You can, if you can, go to FRSC office and give them the chassis number of the car/ Registration number/name on papers and see if the name on the paper is same on the one you are shown. This means you have to be patient.
As for going to police to ask if a car you want to buy has been reported stolen, in Nigeria, the Police don't have a central database. A car that is lost in Oyo will not be in Lagos Police records. Get it?

Also, check out for outrageously low price. For example, A car with resale value of N600000 is going for "Quick sale" value of 150,000. Ask a seller "why do you want to sell this fine car?".

Sometimes, tell the seller to go to court and police to do change of ownership. It safeguards you the buyer. That is what I did on My first corrolla because I don't know the owner and I was skeptical as while I was in Port Harcourt, his address in the sale agreement is Kogi(probably his village).

dyrocks204:
Good topic but people have still not yet made important suggestions. I want to buy a car for which I ran an AutoCheck. The AutoCheck reveals that the car was shipped to Cotonou in 2013 but the dealer is claiming that it's toks (in 2016). I will like to investigate whatever caused the 3 years lacuna. I'll like to know if it's Nigeria used & is being diabolically projected as toks. There is no plate number to verify with. my people, your advice is highly needed. The car is a Toyota avalon 2005/06 Touring

use the VIN to run a check on vehicle registration website to determine if it has been registered in Nigeria before. you can also take the vin to FRSC office to do same.

The most important advise is don't buy from a seller you don't know. Buy from a reputable car shop and you must get their original receipts carrying all their details. So if anything happens there would be a trace.

exlinkleads:
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Bitch what is lovely? Some if you just comment as if you have Love Machine up ur ass. Must u comment

quentin06:
my advice, if you re buying a locally used car, ensure you meet the owner, check thst the name on his drivers license is on the vehicle particulars,

if possible conclude the deal at his house, dont buy from a mechanic or agent.

anyone selling his old car should be available to authenticate his ownership, dont be in a hurry to pay cos the price is cheap.

finally avoid buying cars from border towns like moudi, jibya, dala, ifako, ojodu msny of these carsa are stolen or smuggled.

I totally agree with you

adanny01:
I have had plans on so many ocassions to buy a car from Nairaland but never found a good one at the right price and time. Am still searching.

Family and friends have warned me not to buy from nairaland due to 2 issues; fraudsters and stolen vehicles.

I was of the opinion that to absolve myself from prosecution for receiving stolen property, i will ask my seller to join me with the car to a police station where we will demand for a police report and thereafter go to court for change of ownership registration. With that, i believe, i the buyer may be free from prosecution. Ofcourse, police report is a little issue as they may make you pay through your nose. The court i believe charge as little as N200 (in the north o). An option is for the buyer and seller to take the car to any FRSC office to confirm if its not stolen. All these should be carried out b4 money is transfered to the seller. It also means the seller must be willing to leave his business to do that. If the car was bought from a registered auto dealer, then a reciept or an invoice should protect the buyer from prosecution if car is later discovered to be stolen. The auto dealer should be responsible but the Nigerian security system will be so quick to lock you up even with a reciept from the company.

Someone with better experience can tell us if my opinion will work or better ways for us buyers to protect ourselves from the police. On instances like this, the police are known for locking up everybody that has his name mentioned.

Police report is no guarantee and does not absolve you of receiving a stolen vehicle. It once happened that a vehicle I bought from a registered car dealer turned out to be stolen despite insisting on obtaining a police report before purchase. I was visited by the same police about 3 years after initially purchasing the car, and after I had resold it. Their report which was still with me did not stop the prosecution, nor did the fact that I bought it from a registered dealer, though it helped my case somewhat, and I was merely asked to contribute towards compensating the car owner instead of being regarded as an accomplice.

And for those who believe that they can tell by the low price, the vehicle I bought was sold to me at the average price for that period.

In Nigeria, not buying a stolen vehicle is simply a matter of luck. There are no proper records. The police will only make a show of looking at the engine and chassis number before writing any report you like (if you have the proper incentive). When I even challenged them as to how I can protect myself from buying a stolen car in future, considering the uselessness of their report, they only gave vague evasive answers like I should 'open my eyes well'.

chukel:
2days ago FRSC bayelsa command identified a stolen honda EOD which was being registered for the new plate number. To the 2nd owner, he bought a tokunboh car from lagos, brought it back to bayelsa and went ahead to register for d new plate number. It was dia dat FRSC discovered on dia system dat the car had been registered. Dy pulled d original information on the car nd called d phone number d car was registered with. The original owner picked and confirmed her car was stolen on 9th of september at gunpoint. Meanwhile the new owner purchased the vehicle on the 19th of september. The woman came down to bayelsa with her husband. The car, original owner and d 2nd owner were handed over to police. Kudos to the new vehicle registration scheme. The question is, hw wud one avoid purchasing a stolen vehicle. Wat r d tips or measures one shud take. Wat d signs dat shuyd raise suspicion. Ur input is needed. Anybody can fall victim

Someone asked me a while ago about info from NCS I told them these info are only kept with NCS. Why not released to public unless when the innocent unfortunate person gets into problem this is a huge problem. Our institutions are out there to pick up unfortunate innocent people but aren't proactive in defending the victims and preventing the troubles from getting into unfortunate uninformed persons.

To identify a stolen vehicle is very simple. Before payment is made, copy the chassis number and go to the nearest FRSC office to confirm online if the vehicle was once registered in Nigeria. Once the number is sent into their system, a confirmation will be released immediately. It is that simple. Dont forget to request for a written document confirming the verification from the FRSC office. Although it will cost some money, it is still better than getting involved in a police case after purchasing a stolen vehicle. That is my suggestion.

Cosplay:
Chukel come and see o

didn't even remember I ever posted something like this. Since 2013. Meanwhile, u have not replied my pm.

dyrocks204:
Good topic but people have still not yet made important suggestions. I want to buy a car for which I ran an AutoCheck. The AutoCheck reveals that the car was shipped to Cotonou in 2013 but the dealer is claiming that it's toks (in 2016). I will like to investigate whatever caused the 3 years lacuna. I'll like to know if it's Nigeria used & is being diabolically projected as toks. There is no plate number to verify with. my people, your advice is highly needed. The car is a Toyota avalon 2005/06 Touring

It is naija used,I have one for sale Nigeria used with all proper document

Farmerforlife:


Police report is no guarantee and does not absolve you of receiving a stolen vehicle. It once happened that a vehicle I bought from a registered car dealer turned out to be stolen despite insisting on obtaining a police report before purchase. I was visited by the same police about 3 years after initially purchasing the car, and after I had resold it. Their report which was still with me did not stop the prosecution, nor did the fact that I bought it from a registered dealer, though it helped my case somewhat, and I was merely asked to contribute towards compensating the car owner instead of being regarded as an accomplice.

And for those who believe that they can tell by the low price, the vehicle I bought was sold to me at the average price for that period.

In Nigeria, not buying a stolen vehicle is simply a matter of luck. There are no proper records. The police will only make a show of looking at the engine and chassis number before writing any report you like (if you have the proper incentive). When I even challenged them as to how I can protect myself from buying a stolen car in future, considering the uselessness of their report, they only gave vague evasive answers like I should 'open my eyes well'.

Don't you think that the police may have scammed you. Did you get to meet the alleged original owner whom the vehicle was allegedly stolen from?

Very easy to identify a stolen car in nigeria
Years back i foolishly bought a Nissan Altima through my mechanic after he confirmed that he knew the owner for a long time, i check the papers and all were correct with the plate number and made payment.
A week after, my cousin suggested we should go to bank to print vehicle permit reminder before going to do change of name.
On getting to bank the officer asked for the plate number to pull out other information about the car after paying a token of two hundred naira for the reminder.
All the information on the reminder was totally different from the vehicle papers with me, immediately i called a SARS officer who encouraged me drive the car to the nearest police headquarter which i did with his support though almost got frustrated at a point for twisting the case by the IPO
Moral part of it
Before buying a car get the plate number walk into your bank to print vehicle permit reminder use it to confirm the document the seller is presenting to you
Then it cost 200 naira i don't know now