Buying a Tokunbo car can be exciting, but appearances can sometimes be misleading. If you’ve ever visited popular car markets such as Berger or Mile 2, you’ve probably seen vehicles that look almost brand new. A fresh coat of paint can make an older vehicle appear much newer, but cosmetic repairs don’t always tell the … Read more
Tokunbo vs Nigerian Used vs Direct Belgium – Which Should You Buy in 2026? One of the questions I receive most often is: “Mr CarImport, should I buy a Tokunbo car, a Nigerian-used car, or import one myself?” My answer is always the same: It depends on your budget, your timeline, and how much risk … Read more
If a VIN check is the first step when buying a used car, verifying the documents is the second—and it’s just as important. Over the years, I’ve seen buyers lose not only their money but also the vehicles they thought they owned because the paperwork wasn’t complete. Last year, a customer from Ibadan called me … Read more
How to Check a Tokunbo Car VIN Before Buying in Nigeria (2026 Guide) One of the biggest mistakes I see Tokunbo car buyers make is skipping the VIN check. Many people inspect the paintwork, listen to the engine, negotiate the price, and make payment without ever checking the vehicle’s history. Unfortunately, that’s how some buyers … Read more
How to Buy a Tokunbo Car in Lagos Without Getting Scammed (2026 Guide) Buying a Tokunbo car in Lagos can be exciting, but it can also become an expensive mistake if you rush the process. A few weeks ago, a young man brought a clean-looking 2010 Toyota Camry to my workshop in Ibadan. He had … Read more