7 SIGNS that NIGERIAN USED CAR is not for you! | How to buy Naija Used Car

Buying a Nigerian used car can be a very difficult thing to do because of how badly maintained these cars can be. However, we have come up with 7 ultimate signs that tells you not to buy a Nigerian used car because you will end up regretting your action.
Tokunbo cars are easier to buy because they are coming in from countries that people can afford to do proper maintenance on cars.
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0:00 - INTRO
1:06 - Ownership Record
2:03 - Sign of Abuse
2:36 - Clean Engine
3:30 - Excessive Rust
4:31 - CTA
4:51 - Customs Paper
6:05 - Serious Smoking
6:38 - Commercial Car
7:22 - Conclusion

[@dumkelechii]

Look at the front licence plate. A crooked licence plate will tell you the former owner was fond of hitting other vehicles or whatever they failed to stop for.

[@autojando7223]

Crank, you gave really good tips on purchasing Nigerian used cars. Kudos! The only one I found a bit off was the engine bay cleaning. I flip cars as a side hustle and when I'm getting a car to flip for quick buck, the cleanliness of the engine bay tells me a lot about the owner. Also, even if the engine bay was dirty as at the time I purchase the car, I can spend the whole weekend deep cleaning it and the rest of the interior. This act alone raises the value of the car by 5-10%. This is before I even start putting repairs money into it. The only time I'd suspect anything about the health status of the engine is when I see fresh oil in it. That tells me that the owner is hiding something, maybe oil shortage or poor maintenance culture. So yeah, that's the only thing I'd add

[@234drive]

Thanks for this COMMENT ❤️

[@autojando7223]

@@234drive Thank you too for enlightening us

[@BigShark.9]

I agree with Crank, I was watching a big Yankee car KZbinr, @ChrisFix And he was talking about red flags when trying to buy a used car He said the same thing, a cleaned out engine is a sign that the seller is trying to hide some engine fault

[@victordaji6234]

Show me the owner of the car and I will tell you what the car has gone through 😂

[@emmaadams669]

welcome back Crank.... Your hair?? Amazing helpful points, to add something I personally notice; Some cars are recycled from accidents, so they assemble different frames together and make it look new. You see cars like this driving like it's moving at angle sideways. *To avoid this when inspecting for purchase, take time to stand at the (far rear Centre) and (far front Centre) of the car to make sure the frame is aligned ( straight). i.e if you're standing far behind the car you should be able to see only the 2 back tires and as far as just the back doors and vice versa. Note if you do that with a keen eye you should notice if the frame is streamlined. Hope this made sense to someone??

[@234drive]

MAKES A LOT OF SENSE!

[@Ultimate007A]

It’s complicated o

[@obidaddy0072]

Emma Adams i guess you talking about deformed chasis (serious wreck) for me the best way to find out is to follow the car from behind while in motion.

[@reality8157]

Thanks for the info

[@Anthony-240]

Long time Boss.. Thanks for all you do..

[@samuelbakare1645]

Welcome back crank. The new look looks good

[@samuelakande1885]

Thanks for the eye opener Crank... All points being stated are very valid. Thanks.

[@Ultimate007A]

Welcome back

[@uchechuks3619]

Nice one. More videos like this.

[@gideonetim2644]

Awesome delivery as always, Crank of 234Drive

[@bravendayisenga7366]

Brilliant review,crank

[@olakunlearowosegbe2921]

New looks, looks good

[@olamidealiyu4504]

After a whole month! Welcome back crank!

[@aloyezirimbright3269]

😂😂😂😂 Funny but helpful. Thanks

[@johnnywest3707]

That’s for this wonderful info and I miss your hair 🤯🫡

[@georgeonwugbufor9647]

I love how you explained these signs😂

[@jesseamuche5261]

Make a review for the 2003-2004 tacoma pickup truck

[@uchechukwuanyibuofu7845]

Is there a way to verify custom papers? Thanks for the great work!

[@classink4985]

Pls a preview on GLC coupe would go a long way crank

[@kirkbanton9181]

General xan you do a video explaining the Custom papers. I would like to know more about it. Special hi from Jamaica 🇯🇲. Big up yuh self.

[@felixchukwuemeka9807]

This video killed me 😂😂. I loved it. Very informative. I had a bad experience with Naija use, never again.

[@Yahwgadawl]

😊 thank you.

[@emmanuelikwuoma1684]

Please do a review of geely cars, thanks

[@ogundeleolayemi8852]

Very good 👍, please do a review on cheap SUVs like the Infiniti FX35

[@issabola3773]

Thanks 👍🙏

[@elishaeffiom7433]

Please do a review on Nigerian used Toyota prado

[@emmanuelchikere6378]

Shout out to crank w the new hair 😜

[@godwinyoh3700]

nice, for the commercial part, Some cars are built specifically for commercial use eg some Benzs designed to be used as taxis in Germany, those ones last longer than the regular use ones.

[@k0sis0chukwu]

Chief can you talk about carbon cleaning, why it is necessary and it’s advantages. Thank you

[@mosesidu1266]

Thanks Crank. When are you going to review the Honda CRV, particularly 2005-2013.

[@josephbiyamakwa3687]

Please do a comparison video of 2010-2012 Mercedes Benz s350 vs e350

[@cryptotrends9144]

I love your dreads more, but you still look good with this new style.

[@Iteigwe]

I actually love the funny way you do your reviews Nice one By the way, this new hair no follow at all. You don't look like Crank the car guy. The dread is actually way better and black fits u more than the blonde colour

[@kingsleykaluogbiti1437]

Thank you sir I have been waiting for your video to drop. Thank you for sharing this.

[@234drive]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@ifeanyiogbodo9560]

Nice one bro, my off point on Nigerian used cars is permanent fan, it's very common due to inexperience of Nigerian mechanics

[@jeremiahmartins3528]

Thanks crank

[@chrisede8019]

Nice presentation as always, Crank. The part that got me thinking is the commercial car. Perhaps it may be nice to separate highway miles or km and city miles or km and I will strongly recommend highway commercial vehicle over the town driven cars (if oil changes were done when due). Due to the state of our roads and commercial drivers approach to driving, I will worry about the "legs". I.e. shocks, bushins, tie rod, control arms etc. Otherwise if the interior is not abused, a commercial vehicle may not be bad.

[@ndigwechukwuma794]

Great job you are doing bro! I really enjoy your videos

[@234drive]

I appreciate that!

[@Samii04]

😂😂😂…… thank you Crank. Your hair is nice btw

[@kennethnzerue5099]

Thanks.....u made it so easy and fun to learn. Kudos✌️

[@234drive]

My pleasure 😊

[@jeze8346]

Excellent content bro

[@234drive]

Appreciate that

[@ifeanyikingsley9874]

Thanks for the free lectures… you’re really doing a good work

[@234drive]

Glad you like them!

[@xora2065]

Do a Peugeot 406 review please

[@adeolababalola905]

Accurate 👍

[@rozayjustin7674]

Everybody needs to watch this

[@its_ab_tech]

Tnx Crank but please what did you think about the Tokunbo Peugeot 206 the auto Is it worth buying for Daily activities I mean for going to school Going out Like What's your Suggestions for a Young Student buying it

[@benkysugbaza5181]

This your new look ehh...you don dey pepper us Ooo...happy new year bro...thanks for this vlog it was really useful 👍

[@234drive]

Happy new year…glad you liked it

[@ocheemmanuel5358]

Wish I knew all of this before getting my firat car..... That car show me shege

[@suleimanisiaka6685]

I want to know about toyota sienna 2002

[@oguziejomesky4283]

How can one knw exactly wat 2 look out for in the custom papers.

[@emmagalford3245]

Please is the Acura MDX 2001 a good suv? What are it's common p problems?

[@alawodeolalekan5733]

oga crank pls what is your advice for me,i am planning to get a glk 013 nigerian used soon 😢 is it a no no?

[@ubongabasi7674]

Crank I have been following you for a very long time now but you aren't responding to my own request, I really need you to do a comprehensive review on the Mercedes C230 2005/2007 model the 4 cylinder engine to be precised. Plsssss I need to know what I want to buy

[@emeriesylva6413]

Pls bruh, between 2009 is250 and 2009 Camry SE v6, which is better

[@dapoakinlade7619]

Please is hyundai elantra 2007 good for uber

[@oluwafemionifade7394]

Do content on car papers o

[@TheClutch_King]

If you see "nothing to fix absolute buy and drive" run!!! Because there's absolutely a lot to fix.

[@rextechalpha5988]

Wow! But most Nigerian car sellers say this a lot How do I go about buying a car now?

[@Theking.76]

Please do a review on the 2007 - 2013 highlander

[@234drive]

Okay boss

[@anihnzube9336]

Hello Crank, pls I need a very good Lexus repair shop. I need to restore my car, internally and externally. Need very good one

[@umehtoch]

Great points but always obviously overlooked. The new hair style though is not so cool and somehow the video quality today is not sharp as per your usual standard. Wetin happen na?

[@daviesjray]

Frank is the funniest when explaining stuff 😂

[@Ultimate007A]

*Crank

[@segundamson1140]

Hello Mr crank thank you for all you do mehn you are really doing a great job.. kindly help to do a review on Acura TL 11/12 for some us who have interest in that car 😢please thank you

[@Ntaman8209]

One of the most underrated and affordable luxury car. The 2013 is d best buy

[@MrVee0125]

Shank, I honestly don’t agree with you about cleaned out engine bay.. I own a 2013 honda accord couple with about 143k miles on it. Heck I clean out my engine at least once a month. Plus I ensure my car is fault free completely. I don’t like to have any dashboard sign on my dashboard… if you buy my car bro, you ain’t fixing Jack unless you wanna to do cosmetic changes on the car. If you doubt me, come check it out yourself.

[@thespeakingpen]

Buying Nigeria used car is a very risky venture! But taking the right caution as Crank as advised, it can be the best deal somethings. Toks or new is most times always better.

[@234drive]

Well said, if you can buy Toks then just go for it.

[@hopehigh845]

Please Honda CRV 2012 na good car?

[@VG61]

Would you advice to buy a car when you don't leave in Naija? You only come every 5 months, but you don't like to borrow cars, you have a house in gated estate. Is it advisable to buy, drive while around and park the car at home for the next 5 months before using it again... Would you say that is okay? If yes why and how can I keep the battery functioning well. Thank you!

[@EntertainmentReviews001]

Which is better to get Nigeria used or Direct Toks ?

[@josephbiyamakwa3687]

Please do an Acura ZDX review🙏🙏🙏

[@jerryiyere9043]

Yes

[@RelizEkpoJnr]

Lightning could be better. A little makeup and a brightly colored or patterned tshirt. The haircut could be better with just punk and reduced sides. HNY

[@louisikediashi3762]

You didn't talk about looking at the date the car came into Nigeria on the custom paper, it's very important to know how long a car has been used on Nigerian roads.

[@neblettrenteria4188]

Hi crank thanks for always being there for us ❤ I wanted to make an enquiries of how to know a good Nigerian used 2010 and 2012 Benz C300,c63 and they should be at the range of how much

[@erinosogabrielolalekan1513]

Have at least 4.5Million upward

[@everestuhaa9305]

Always take a trusted mechanic with you also

[@akeemalloh7856]

You're right, and the underline word there is TRUSTED. Some mechanics will signal the seller and agree to come back and collect his share after you've paid for it. They'll see that the car is bad and still tell you its ok so that they can come back to the seller to collect their share. Make sure you really trust that mechanic you're taking to inspect a car you want to buy o!

[@allstarmayor]

@@akeemalloh7856 also if the car is bad, the mechanic will have money to make from you

[@akeemalloh7856]

@@allstarmayor that one dey too. Very true 👍

[@TheBaseet]

What took you so long man?🌚 Glad to see your video 😎

[@kkmedia7188]

Where can i buy tokumbo car

[@adunniOmonile001]

Ur hair is cool

[@djtimmie6244]

If person no buy car wey dey have join iron under …boss nah person go use am I’m a car dealer Nah all car go later rust And them go join iron to them But price may reduce

[@goldenndukeabasi8916]

Can you guys color grade the video please?

[@abayomiayodele1872]

The sienna part 😂

[@dv432shows9]

Miss you bro ❤

[@234drive]

Miss you too 😂😂😂

[@Jaybee4real]

Crank, do a review for the lexus ES 350 2008 - 2012

[@miracoolgabrell]

Agreed

[@samuelosuh]

True, i have a friend that needs a reason to or a reasons not to buy a 2010 ES

[@kingdavid5623]

Also chrysler 300c 2007-10

[@_ghost00]

Yes I also want you to make a review of the es 350 2008

[@stealtblack4324]

He has done that review already ,check older videos

[@oluwatosinaladelusi2107]

Laugh won finish me crown 👑😂

[@obinnadaniel9178]

Nice hair crank!

[@igbuloba1894]

Long time

[@wajutomeevovo4138]

great content man!!!! please do you help someone to buy a car?

[@234drive]

Yes we can do that. Send a DM to our Instagram

[@olabig9]

@@234drive will do that right away

[@donharry20]

One important thing also is; the tyres. Check the Tyres of the car before you buy

[@michaelokon5234]

That is not a necessary factor. You can always change the tires

[@egberongbehabeeb7437]

New hair is cool But hope say no be cry for help

[@osajukisama777]

Crank what happened to the dreads 😭😭😭

[@CarBrokerchannel]

Check your catalysts

[@olatundeaboaba]

Thanks for this video, I had this experience recently. I was thinking that if I spent money on the car to correct it’s issues, everything would be fine. I ended up selling the car after spending almost 1million naira. And I bought it for about a million. I later sold it for 1.4million. The person that bought it eventually ended up replacing the engine and gear.

[@simoneuchiner1420]

@234drive crank this hair no fit at all 😅 I swear , you be like person wey dey sell handset

[@234drive]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 what???

[@dboitech928]

Frank am not loving the new hair o, i love the old one better

[@shatta]

How about mileage bro, what’s the ideal mileage you can recommend

[@Ntaman8209]

Depends on the car. For toyota or Honda, mileage of 150k and below is ok. But then those cars run forever so any mileage is cool. Anything outside toyota or Honda, 80k and below

[@flexpression]

Please tell what camera you use, I want to creat a conversion lut for you, watching this on log, isn’t too appealing, I will gladly do it for free…

[@flexpression]

@@naijalamba i don’t understand

[@MalkuthgospelTv]

Yo boss crank thanks for all you do. Please do 7 signs you should buy a Naija used car.

[@234drive]

Will do

[@IntrigueConspiracies]

Do cars bought brand new have customs paper?

[@234drive]

Yes of course

[@miracoolgabrell]

Why do no Nigerian car channel have a review about Acura MDX 2008

[@234drive]

Coming soon

[@iyanuadeboyeoyetunde3863]

Hi Crank... Your reviews are soo great and I love them. Please, we are yet to see reviews of Hyundai cars oo.. especially the Tucson and Creta series. Also.. please, is it safe to buy cars on Jiji??

[@umehtoch]

Buying cars on jiji is the same as buying cars anywhere. Just make sure to follow safety guidelines advertised on the jiji platform. I once almost got duped on jiji when I was searching for a car to buy but a very close friend met his car dealer on jiji and the transaction was super successful. Same success story for one of my colleagues. Final verdict: SHINE YOUR EYES

[@iykevictor1337]

Maybe you should talk about used naija cars that we shouldn’t buy. That wouldn’t really help.

[@debobakysniche2591]

CRANK OF 234DRIVE.. Big ups to you I love your reviews...