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How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by Carmartng: 8:31am On Sep 27, 2019 |
It can be quite a harsh scenario if you're arrested with a stolen car of this calibre. It's one of the reasons why I'm showing you how to avoid buying a stolen car in Nigeria. However, getting caught with a stolen foreign car doesn't happen often. This is because the car has crossed its mother base. But this doesn't immune you as the buyer from being dealt with when caught. On the other hand, I do not recommend driving round a foreign car, if its source isn't genuine. Let's see the things I do to avoid buying stolen cars in Nigeria. You're free to do the same thing because stolen cars aren't problem-free. 1. Request for Custom Papers This should always be the first thing. In fact, if you carefully practice these processes, you could become an expert like me in buying cars for people. Please, be careful with the papers a seller issues you with. Fake papers can be made to look original if You do not know. Also, perform VIN checks on the car, it's one way to check if it's stolen. 2. Consider Buying from an Authorized Car Dealer If you have difficulties trusting private individuals, walk down to a car shop (authorized). Here, you don't have much to worry about, even though you still have to be watchful. 3. Try to Spot Fresh Paintings on the Car If stolen car dealers think that they are wise, show them you're wiser. The moment you start assessing the entire car, fear will grip a guilty seller. This is why I stated in the preferred purchase guide list that you have to look like a pro. 4. Confirm the Overall Looks Sometimes, there are certain marks left on stolen cars. The thieves may often times not notice much of them. It's now your responsibility to become a detector and figure these things out. Try not to be gullible no matter what or how things pan out. Ultimately, you can be rest assured that you won't buy a stolen car if you adhere to this guide. I'm also glad with myself that I've shown you how to avoid buying stolen cars in Nigeria. I no longer want to hear those 'stolen cars" stories. Don't be a stolen car dealer, and don't be a stolen car seller. Be smart, if for nothing but for the mere fact that you're a Nigerian. Here's a country filled with smart citizens, so become one. https://carmart.ng/public/blog/2019/09/27/how-to-avoid-buying-a-foreign-fairly-but-stolen-car-in-nigeria/ 8 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by naijadrivablog: 9:51am On Sep 28, 2019 |
I rather buy from private owners than car dealers. In Abuja, some car dealers buy f/used, repair/rebuild up and sell as tokunbo to unsuspecting people. I drove to a car stand some years ago, I stopped by to price 2005 Toyota Corrolla, I saw one and I asked the car dealer to start it, it sounded fine. "Oga na belgium" he said, I told him to open the bonnet and when I saw the engine bay, chai, I could see where the chassis was welded....An accidented car! Other checks convinced me it was even a Naija used. ![]() 42 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by AsowebDesigns: 7:16am On Sep 29, 2019 |
Enlightening |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by MANNABBQGRILLS: 7:16am On Sep 29, 2019 |
Very Good thread. Thanks for this OP. We hope this will save some people from being swindled of their hard earned money and most especially... from Jail time! 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by AsowebDesigns: 7:17am On Sep 29, 2019 |
naijadrivablog: It's as if Lying is a necessary skill for business men in Nigeria... 34 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by ednut1(m): 7:17am On Sep 29, 2019 |
Most times its bygone once it reaches here 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by Lexusgs430: 7:18am On Sep 29, 2019 |
Buy a bicycle......... |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by CarGuideNG: 7:18am On Sep 29, 2019 |
Carmartng: Necessary. www.nairaland.com/attachments/10278625_1569321152580_jpegbbcde9e602ad53270d1d19b0ff602751 |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by lyriclekidd(m): 7:20am On Sep 29, 2019 |
Make sense |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by tunjilee003: 7:20am On Sep 29, 2019 |
i haven't bought one but this will help those who are planning to get one |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by Oluwaseyi456(m): 7:21am On Sep 29, 2019 |
Oj |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by Sunnycliff(m): 7:22am On Sep 29, 2019 |
Thank you very much for this informative piece. I remember the ordeals my uncle passed through for mistaken identity of a buying a stole car. Better imagined than experience! 5 Likes |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by naijadrivablog: 7:22am On Sep 29, 2019 |
![]() VIN check is only for foreign used. For stolen Naija used, even police dont have any database. 20 Likes |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by 2shure: 7:22am On Sep 29, 2019 |
Its better to buy belgium and drive it without plate number then sell it shaps than to buy naija used. God Forbid |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by olaoye26: 7:22am On Sep 29, 2019 |
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Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by okewumi: 7:23am On Sep 29, 2019 |
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Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by Mutemenot(m): 7:23am On Sep 29, 2019 |
Thanks Op but I think you need to make more research .. You didn't put enough points up there.. 19 Likes |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:25am On Sep 29, 2019 |
How I bought from someone, a nairalander. I checked vehicle with my mechanic. Car OK. To make sure it's not stolen, we told seller to take us to the nearest police station to do change of ownership, he agreed. We entered police station. Seller gave all the vehicle paper to the DPO. This showed the seller was not afraid. Police charged us 10k.we agreed and told them we will get the money from ATM. We left the station and paid the seller immediately. 57 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by Digipro: 7:25am On Sep 29, 2019 |
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Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by ayandee: 7:26am On Sep 29, 2019 |
If It's far below the regular market price, It's stolen. 2 Likes |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by EternalBeing: 7:28am On Sep 29, 2019 |
This is why people steal in the first place: https://www.nairaland.com/5339869/god-intended-permit-adam-even#80919793 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by malele(m): 7:29am On Sep 29, 2019 |
naijadrivablog: the op is crazy |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by Gokoyer0(m): 7:29am On Sep 29, 2019 |
Very informative. Thanks, OP. 1 Like |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by Yankee101: 7:32am On Sep 29, 2019 |
Just buy directly from the united states and ship Even cotonou receives stolen cars from naija and resell Here you'll know the exact mileage, approximate history, accidents etc 2 Likes |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by bentwood85(m): 7:32am On Sep 29, 2019 |
Digipro: Abeg Make your 200k alone and leave us out of it. 13 Likes |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by mercyviv(f): 7:32am On Sep 29, 2019 |
Stolen vehicle, OK! But when you guys begin to talk about accidented, flooded vehicles like its just some coffin or something that shouldn't be considered at all, it gives me a lot of concern. I happen to be close to folks who specialize in doing car bodyworks and repairs, and I find it quite enlightening, cos the picture I get from online buzzes is very far from actual realities on ground. Meanwhile... Are you a teacher? Get FREE access to the best compilation of school lesson notes/plans, curriculum and exams. Visit my signature for details... 2 Likes |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by Authoreety: 7:32am On Sep 29, 2019 |
Thanks op.. Il sure look out for all this soon |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by malele(m): 7:32am On Sep 29, 2019 |
Carmartng: Oga am a private seller, i work my 8am to 5pm and still sell cars. u registered sellers do worst things, no need naming them. pls who told u painting on car means that car is stolen? let Us also know the marks on a stolen car, cause i dont know them if there is any. The only correct statement u made there was checking the customs paper. if u wan advertise ur biz do that without sounding crazy 26 Likes |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:34am On Sep 29, 2019 |
I'll soon share my experience with Abuja car dealers and their lies. 3 Likes |
Re: How To Avoid Buying A Foreign But Stolen Car In Nigeria by oodua1stson: 7:36am On Sep 29, 2019 |
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