Our Story
Nigeria deserves a better
car marketplace.
BuyCar was built because buying a car in Nigeria shouldn't mean calling strangers, driving to see cars that "already sold," or worrying about fraud. We fix that.
500+
Verified Listings
50+
Verified Dealers
2
Cities Covered
₦50k
Buyer Protection Deposit
Our Mission
To make every car transaction in Nigeria safe, transparent, and straightforward — for buyers and dealers alike.
We started in Lagos because that's where the volume is, but we're built to scale across every major city in Nigeria. Every feature we ship asks one question first: does this make the car-buying experience more trustworthy?
How We Think
Verified First
Every dealer on BuyCar is manually reviewed before their profile goes live. No anonymous sellers.
Buyer Protection
Buyers pay a ₦50,000 security deposit through us. We only release dealer contact details once the payment is confirmed — protecting both sides.
Transparent Pricing
We don't hide fees inside the listing price. What you see is what the dealer is asking. Negotiation happens between humans.
Nigerian-Built
Built specifically for how Nigerians actually buy cars — WhatsApp-first communication, bank transfer support, and awareness of the Tokunbo market.
What's on BuyCar
- Cars for Sale — Browse thousands of Foreign Used (Tokunbo), Nigerian Used, and Brand New cars from verified dealers.
- Spare Parts — Shop genuine and aftermarket parts, shipped nationwide from verified dealers.
- Mechanics — Find and book verified mechanics near you for inspections and repairs.
- Sell Your Car — Submit your car for our "Sell For Me" consignment service — we handle the buyers.
- Car Valuation — Get a market-based price estimate for any car, free.