Author: Prince Jonathan
Prince Jonathan is the current team lead at Carmart Nigeria, and he has been with the company since it started in 2019. He has also overseen the activities of Carfanzy Lagos, and with his experience in the automotive industry, he aspires to create content that is tailored to Nigeria and Africa. He covers a wide range of topics, including car maintenance, safety tips, and new car releases. Since most vehicles are released outside Africa, he ensures that his articles are written in a way that African readers can easily understand.Prince Jonathan holds a degree in Autonomous Vehicle Engineering Specialization from Università di Napoli Federico II, which has exposed him to electronic and information technologies used in the Automotive and Aerospace fields, as well as providing skills that are relevant to several industrial sectors.
Tokunbo Toyota Cars – Many are unfamiliar with the Nigerian auto market, and would call them foreign used cars, but here in Nigeria, the name is “tokunbo cars”. It is the common truth that Nigeria is a very large market for tokunbo cars, and it isn’t surprising. Many brand-new cars are always quite expensive for the average Nigerian, and tokunbo cars aren’t as expensive as brand-new cars. So, tokunbo is the way to go. Nevertheless, it’s easy for anyone to know how to buy or sell cars in Carmart Nigeria. The platform is ranked as one of the best in…
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 around in a foreign car, if its source isn’t genuine. Let’s see the things I do to avoid buying stolen cars…
If there is anything you should know, it should be how to avoid buying a stolen car in Nigeria. Nigeria is known to be a ‘scam’ nation. In this case, buying stolen products like cars is very possible. Imagine being on the road with a fresh-looking 2014 Camry model, and then the Nigerian Police stop you on the road. What do you think will happen next? In case you don’t know, they’ll first attempt to verify the legality status of your car. What if they link your car to a theft incident? Dear reader, you won’t escape the problem. As…
There are several factors to look at when buying or selling used cars. The marketplace has a collection of top cars from popular brands, which makes it very competitive for sellers to breakthrough.
Knowing how to buy any car from the USA to Nigeria might seem like a ‘task’ to burden and tough to accomplish. You’re quite wrong and not so wrong. Before purchasing my first car, I did hear people say, ‘that my car over there is from the US’. And I was often surprised because the distance between the USA and Nigeria isn’t from Nigeria to Kenya. One day, I overheard myself saying to someone, ‘that wheel shuttled in from the US’. Immediately, it occurred to me that I was now driving a self-imported car from the USA. For a second,…
Whether you are 16 or 40, the experience of acquiring your first car is one loaded with anticipation, exhilaration, and confusion. There are numerous models of vehicles on the market you might locate if you feel lost in the sea of makes and versions. Check our most selling cars so far for Best-Selling Cars And Trucks Toyota Hilux The new Toyota Hilux is bolder looking and more powerful than before. It has a redesigned front end that’s more angular and striking than that of the previous Hilux, and the ninth-generation model can be had with a 2.8-litre diesel engine, making it capable…
Azeez Fashola, known professionally as Naira Marley, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is known as the president of his controversial fan base, “Marlians President”, who was born on 10 May 1991, in Agege, Lagos State. He has been in music for quite a while before he achieved fame in 2017. Naira Marley entered into the spotlight of Nigerian music with the hit single Issa Goal which featured already established stars like Olamide Badoo, Falz, Simi, Slimcase, and Lil Kesh in the remix of the song. Naira Marley profile Naira Marley graduated with a distinction in business from Peckham Academy. He…
Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael Also known as Zlatan Ibile born on the 19th of December 1994, is a Nigerian songwriter, Dancer, and singer, Zlatan was born and raised in Ilorin but has family roots in Ekiti State. In 2011, he graduated with a national diploma in business administration from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. Omoniyi Temidayo decided to pursue a career in music after graduating from secondary school. Real nameOmoniyi Temidayo RaphaelDate of birth19 December 1994Country of OriginFederal Republic of NigeriaSource of WealthMusic and EndorsementNet worth$1.8 million In 2014 he won the Airtel-sponsored One Mic talent show held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Towards the…
Most popular Nigerian musicians are known for their love for classic cars. Davido Luxurious Cars Number music star Davido is definitely a rich man himself. He is known for his affluent lifestyle ranging from owning expensive pieces of jewelry to buying mansions and designer brands. He has acquired a garage of impressive cars since 2012. Davido, over the years, has acquired a Chevrolet Camaro GS which costs six million naira, Audi Q7 valued at 12 million naira, a Range Rover Sport which cost him 16 million naira, a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon valued at 21 million naira, Porsche Panamera valued at…
Best car to buy in Nigeria – If circumstances make you ponder over the best car to buy in Nigeria, here is a chance to shame it. At 21, I was obsessed with owning a car and thus, worried about the best car to buy in Nigeria. Today, I’m glad I didn’t die of obsession, but I’m excessively grateful for the experience! You must be wondering how, right or wrong? Well, I don’t read minds, but I sense thoughts. Carmart.africa which is Nigeria’s biggest car selling and buying platform brings you a complete review of the type of car to…
Lots of questions like documents to collect when buying a tokunbo car in Nigeria flood the internet daily. For instance, if you visit the Nairaland Autos forum, you’ll find many questions taking this angle. You’ll not only see threads concerning documents to collect when buying a tokunbo car in Nigeria but car dealers too. And to think of it, people still contact the creators of such threads to buy a tokunbo car from them. It isn’t unintelligent to connect with people and buy a used or tokunbo car online. In fact, online trading makes it easier to find a car…
A popular car dealer based in Abuja who deals with brand new, foreign used, Neatly used cars Manga Automobiles, recently shared a video of himself test driving a Tesla Model 3, one of most selling Tesla models in the world, which is completely an electric sedan. According to him, the 2022 Tesla Model 3 just arrived in Nigeria and it’s looking for a new owner, while the Tesla electric car uses a car card instead of a car key to start, He stated the Tesla electrical is super fast. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MANGA MOTORS®️…
Are you interested in buying a functional but cheap car for ₦500,000? You can stop racking your brain as to where to find such cars as we have a list of 10 cars that offer you a wide variety of options for your budget. If all you have is ₦1 million or less, and you still hope to get a nice car that doesn’t look like something from the 80s and is still in good condition. This article is really going to help you. It contains a list of cars below 1 million Naira in Nigeria. To save you time,…
Canadian police have recovered 598 vehicles valued at ₦39.7 billion ($34.5 million) from shipping containers heading to Africa and the Middle East, amidst a spike in auto theft. The bad news for owners of high-end vehicles in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is that the area is the number one target for thieves in the country. However, thanks to a multi-jurisdiction police initiative called ‘Project Vector’, investigators are making headway in the war on auto theft. The project is led by the OPP and the Canada Border Services Agency and involves more than a dozen police forces, including Durham Police.…
GAC Motors gifted Obinna “Obi” Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, a new car with the 2024 GS8 SUV to mark his 49th birthday. Obi Cubana is a Nigerian businessman, philanthropist, and entertainer who chairs the Cubana Group. He has recognized and accepted the GAC Motors brand for its quality and purchased 150 units of GAC motor GS3 and 100 units of WULING EV Vehicles by paying the full amount in cash. Let’s celebrate him for his support, GAC motor testifies. The birthday party, held at the GAC Motors G-Style showroom on Plot 7, Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island, had…
KIA Car Price list in Nigeria – Kia Motors Corporation, commonly known as Kia Motors. is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul. It is South Korea’s second-largest automobile manufacturer following the Hyundai Motor Company, with sales of over 3.3 million vehicles in 2015. It is South Korea’s second-largest automobile manufacturer following the Hyundai Motor Company, with sales of over 3.3 million vehicles in 2015. As of December 2015, the Kia Motor Corporation is a minority-owned by Hyundai, which owns a 33.88% stake valued at just over US$6 billion. Kia, in turn, is a minority owner of more…
Toyota adds a limited-production Special Edition to the 2021 Corolla hatchback lineup.
Having a car in Nigeria is a big deal, thanks to the incredibly terrible transport system and the bad policies controlling them. Not to speak of the governments who often lay back or bombard us with terrible transport policies which can hardly solve the transportation issue in the country. Hence, most Nigerian resort to owning their cars to help them commute better, rather than rely on the already faulty transport system in the country. While dreaming of owning a car, the kind that would fit the Nigerian road always comes to mind and also, one that would be pocket-friendly, which…
Data obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that Nigeria spent a whooping sum of N1.08 trillion to import used cars (popularly called Tokunbo) and motorcycles (Okada) in one year (October 2018 – September 2019) Nigeria remains a large import-dependent country, as the nation’s import bill between October 2018 and September 2019 rose to N15.19 trillion while the country’s export for the same period stood at N18.87 trillion. This implies that the country’s trade balance summed up to be N3.68 trillion. Let’s discuss best-selling cars and most cars in you see in every street on Nigeria Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla…
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, exhibited its disdain for made-in-Nigeria products as it refused to patronise locally made vehicles for members’ oversight. Recall that year in – year out, the lawmakers meet behind closed doors, tagged executive sessions to discuss their welfare benefits, among which are allowances and type of utility vehicles for their oversight functions among other issues. However, at Wednesday’s plenary, where it had an executive session as the only business of the day, it was reliably gathered that the lawmakers declined a suggestion from a House member to purchase SUVs for members from Innoson Motors based…