Auction sourcing
Compare listings, vehicle histories and condition reports before committing to a purchase.
PRIVATE SOURCING · U.S. EXPORT
The right car.
Fully handled.
Choose the vehicle. We source it, check it, collect it and arrange the journey to Africa. One team from first search to final handoff.
YOUR MOVE STARTS HERE
What can we take care of?
01 / FINDSource a carTell us what you want. We find and verify the options.↗02 / COLLECTMove my carArrange pickup and transport to the U.S. exit port.↗03 / EXPORTShip my carPlan the ocean route and destination handoff.↗04 / BESPOKESpecial requestFleet, dealer, inspection or a route that needs a plan.↗
EXPLORE / SOURCE
Have a vehicle in mind?
Select a car for our team to source. Listings and availability are confirmed before any purchase.
VIN lookup identifies basic vehicle data; it does not check title, damage history or export eligibility.
MODEL GUIDE
Know what you want?
Choose a make and model. We’ll look for the right year, trim and condition.
See a model you like? Send us the year, trim and budget you have in mind.
YOUR SHORTLIST
Keep the cars you're considering.
Saved on this device. Use a card's bookmark to keep track of models you want us to source.
CURRENT AUCTION FEED
See what’s at auction.
Search public auction lots or browse the full feed. We check the vehicle, title and export cost before you decide.
Checking auction lots…
Auction bids are not sale prices. Listed prices and availability can change. Our team confirms the vehicle, title and final cost before sourcing it for you.
PRIVATE SOURCING / SPECIAL ORDER
Tell us your brief.
Share the vehicle, budget and destination. We’ll review options and prepare a sourcing and export plan for you.
01 Your brief02 Vehicle checks03 Your approval
AFTER YOU FIND IT
From the listing
to the landing port.
The car is the starting point. We help you think through its condition, title, auction pickup, U.S. exit port and ocean route before you commit money to the move.
01Find and assess the vehicle
02Compare pickup and exit ports
03Confirm the booking and total cost
OUR SERVICES
The work behind the move.
From title checks to arrival, we coordinate the details around your car.
Inspection & title review
Arrange independent checks and identify title or export issues before dispatch.
Pickup & dispatch
Plan collection, compare transport options and coordinate delivery to the terminal.
RoRo & container
Compare available sailings and choose a loading method suited to the vehicle.
Dealer & fleet programs
Consolidated movements, repeat sourcing plans and shipment visibility for volume buyers.
Destination handoff
Coordinate the arrival plan and connect buyers with local clearing support where available.
Service availability and any third-party fees are confirmed for each booking.
MORE WAYS WE CAN HELP
Ask for the details
that matter to you.
Choose the support you need around the purchase and shipment. We’ll confirm scope, availability and price before work begins.
Inspection & video report
Request a third-party walkaround, condition photos and a closer look at the vehicle before you commit.
Ask for an inspection ↗Landed-cost brief
See purchase, U.S. transport and ocean costs together, with destination charges reviewed by a local clearing partner.
Plan my total cost ↗Marine cover quote
Ask for available cargo insurance options, including the cover, exclusions and claims process.
Request cover options ↗Parts & spares sourcing
Need a key, replacement part or accessory? We can source it and quote a separate or permitted consolidated shipment.
Ask about parts ↗Pre-export preparation
Arrange a battery, key, light repair or cleaning needed to meet the receiving terminal’s requirements.
Plan vehicle prep ↗Storage & consolidation
Ask about secure short-term holding while documents, inland pickup and a suitable sailing come together.
Request storage ↗Dealer procurement desk
Set a recurring buying brief, condition threshold and export plan for multiple vehicles. Ask us for a volume service proposal.
Discuss a dealer plan ↗Availability, scope, provider terms and any separate fees are confirmed in writing before each service starts.
INLAND TRANSPORT ESTIMATOR
Know the road cost
before you commit.
Enter the driving distance from the auction or pickup address to the selected port. The estimate updates instantly at $2 per road mile.
$2.00per road mile
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Vehicle to source or export
Choose a make to see models. If yours is missing, choose “Other”.
Choose a state, then select a suggested city or type any U.S. pickup address. Enter actual driving miles below.
MI
Compare a second U.S. port
MI
Enter both routes to compare inland cost.
NGN
INLAND TRANSPORT ESTIMATE$0
Enter miles to calculate
Inland + estimated Lagos ocean$0
Planning subtotal in USD (before import duties)$0
Converted planning subtotal in NGN₦0
Use this as a starting figure. Enter actual road miles and your agreed exchange rate. See the rate conditions below before relying on an estimate.
Rate conditions
Displayed rates are estimates, not a booking commitment. They depend on our carrier partners’ availability and policies, and may change with vehicle size or condition, loading method, route, vessel space, fuel or terminal charges, and carrier or government policy changes. Duties, taxes, storage, insurance and destination charges are excluded unless itemized. We’ll confirm the rate, included services and quote validity in writing before you approve a booking.
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NAIRA SETTLEMENT
Pay in naira when
your quote is confirmed.
The worksheet converts estimated dollar costs at the rate you enter. A confirmed invoice should state the agreed naira amount, rate, payment reference and the business account details before any transfer.
PAYMENT METHODBank transfer in NGN
Account details are issued with the confirmed invoice. Do not transfer against a planning estimate.
SHIPPING TO NIGERIA
Shipping to Lagos.
We can plan RoRo shipping to Lagos with Sallaum Lines or Grimaldi Group. Budget from $1,600 per standard vehicle for ocean freight, subject to a confirmed rate for your car and departure port.
Rates and vessel space can change. Read the rate conditions ↗
U.S. EXIT GATEWAYS
Find the right
departure point.
Major U.S. seaports used for vehicle or container exports. Availability for a particular African destination, carrier, vehicle type and sailing must be confirmed before delivery.
This is a planning directory of major gateways, not a complete list of every U.S. port of exit. RoRo and container service vary by terminal and sailing. Confirm the receiving terminal and delivery instructions with the booked carrier.
THE EXPORT DESK
Let's move your
next vehicle.
Have a car in mind or a route to work through? Reach our team in the U.S. or Nigeria to talk through sourcing, pickup and shipment planning.
What do you need help with?
BEFORE THE VEHICLE SAILS
Get the title and
export papers ready.
For used vehicle exports, U.S. Customs and Border Protection requires the vehicle and ownership documentation to be presented at the port of export at least 72 hours before departure by vessel. Check that port’s procedure and your carrier’s cutoff before arranging delivery.
Read CBP vehicle export guidance ↗