I believe the current car buying process can be improved on to be more transparent. I don't have all the answers here but wouldn't it be great for car buyers to have more power to choose their cars and the dealer only act as an agent to make payments to the seller and handle logistics of shipping and clearing in a very transparent manner.
The internet has made it possible for Nigerians to have access to websites where cars are advertised for sales e.g cars.com, craigslist, ebay motors and autotrader. Nigerians are savvy and can make practically make their own choice with little assistance and most will actually enjoy the research that goes into deciding which car to buy.
It appears to me that what Nigerian car buyers really need is trustworthy and reliable inland logistics in the USA to get their cars to Nigeria and reliable/efficient clearing at Nigerian ports. I know I can offer valuable service in these regard as a businessman that is resident in both the US and Nigeria and also does a lot of importation into Nigeria. I am not a car dealer but i do ship cars for personal use at times.We know logistics inside out especially between USA and Nigeria and over years have been able to negotiate unbeatable rates with our shipping partners and agents.
I think the process of ordering cars through car dealers is ready for a change that reduces cost and gives more control to the buyer. Money doesn't grow on trees why should buyers pay more than they have to especially when most car dealers cut corners to increase their profit margin.
If you have pre-ordered car from overseas before what was your biggest frustration about the experience. If you haven't, what is the biggest concern holding you back?
