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Independent Auto Advisory — Nigeria

Buy The Right Car.
Avoid Expensive
Mistakes.

Independent Auto Advisory, Vehicle Inspection and Import Consulting helping buyers and investors make smarter automotive decisions.

7+ Years Industry Experience
520+ Vehicles Inspected
300+ Cars Sold
130+ Vehicles Imported
100+ Buyers Advised

Most Car Buyers Lose Money Due To Poor Decisions

We help you avoid these costly risks through professional, independent automotive advisory — with no hidden agenda.
  • Overpaying for vehicles Sellers exploit information asymmetry. Without market intel, buyers routinely overpay by ₦2M–₦8M.
  • Hidden accident history Many used vehicles have undisclosed collision records that inflate repair costs post-purchase.
  • Imported cars with unknown damage Salvage-titled and structurally damaged units enter Nigeria without adequate disclosure.
  • Wrong model choices Buyers choose vehicles that depreciate fast, have expensive parts or poor resale demand in Nigeria.
  • Poor resale decisions Selling or trading in at the wrong time can cost owners millions in avoidable losses.

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Our Advisory Services

Structured advisory engagements designed to protect your money and optimise your vehicle decisions.

Auto Buying Consultation

Expert guidance on which vehicle to buy, what to pay, which variants to avoid, and where to source — before you spend a kobo.

Starting from ₦25,000
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Vehicle Inspection Service

Pre-purchase inspection covering mechanical condition, accident history, frame integrity, documentation and risk scoring.

Starting from ₦30,000
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Vehicle Pre-Order Service

We source and coordinate the procurement of a specific vehicle to your exact specification without you entering a single dealership.

Starting from ₦150,000
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Import Advisory

Full import intelligence covering source pricing, duty and levy estimation, trusted clearing, risk assessment and timeline planning.

Starting from ₦50,000
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Investor Vehicle Strategy

Bespoke advisory for high-net-worth individuals and businesses looking to build profitable automotive portfolios with structured risk management.

Bespoke engagement Custom Pricing
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Our 4-Step Advisory Process

Structured. Transparent. Risk-focused. Every engagement follows this framework.

01
Book Service

Select your advisory service, complete onboarding, and schedule your first session with our team.

02
Define Requirements

We conduct a structured intake to understand your goals, budget, use case and risk tolerance.

03
Market & Risk Analysis

We deploy our inspection intelligence, import data and market pricing knowledge to assess your options.

04
Execution Support

We support the final decision, negotiation, documentation and handover to ensure a clean transaction.

Why Work With Aladi Autos Advisory

We're not a dealership. We don't profit from selling you a specific car. Our only incentive is giving you the right advice.

  • Independent advice — no inventory push We're paid for advice, not commissions. Your interests always come first.
  • Dealer insider knowledge Years of dealer-side experience means we know exactly how margins, pricing and incentives work.
  • Importation expertise We understand the full import chain — from auction sourcing to Lagos port clearance.
  • Risk-focused decision process Every recommendation is filtered through a risk lens — financial, mechanical and structural.
  • Profit and resale-focused guidance We factor in depreciation curves, resale demand and long-term ownership costs.
  • Professional inspection systems We use structured inspection frameworks, not informal visual checks.

Real Client Success Stories

Inspection Advisory
Hidden Accident History Prevented Major Loss
Situation

Client was set to purchase a 2017 Lexus RX350 F-Sport. Listing appeared clean with convincing service history documentation.

Finding

Our inspection and research revealed concealed accident history. The vehicle had undergone significant structural repair not disclosed by the seller.

Outcome

We identified 3 verified accident-free alternatives within the same price range. Client proceeded with a clean, fully documented unit.

Client avoided a structurally compromised vehicle and potential resale losses of ₦3M+

Import Intelligence
Import Intel Saved Client ₦7M+ On ES300h
Situation

Client was planning to purchase a Toyota Camry ES300h at an asking price of ₦23M from a local dealer network.

Analysis

Our import intelligence showed comparable units sourced and cleared at a ₦16M value range, exposing a ₦7M+ markup in the local asking price.

Outcome

Client used our import advisory to coordinate direct sourcing at a significantly reduced cost, with full documentation support.

Client saved approximately ₦7M by leveraging import intelligence instead of purchasing locally at an inflated price

Portrait
Francis Aladi Lead Auto Advisor

Meet Francis Aladi

Automotive advisor with 7 years of hands-on experience working across dealerships, import operations and private buyer advisory. Francis has guided over 100 buyers, dealers and investors through complex vehicle decisions — combining inspection intelligence, market data and import expertise to deliver outcomes that protect capital and build long-term value.

Dealer market experience
Import advisory experience
Vehicle risk analysis
Buyer advisory consulting
Investor vehicle strategy
Pre-purchase inspection systems
7+ Years of Automotive Advisory Experience

Proof Of Work

Inspection Report
ALADI
AUTOS
Pre-purchase inspection report sample
Import Document
CLEARED
Import clearance documentation example

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Frequently Asked

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Consultations start from ₦25,000 depending on the scope, vehicle type and depth of research required. Complex cases or investor advisory may be priced differently. Contact us for a specific quote.
A standard pre-purchase inspection takes 2–4 hours depending on the vehicle type, condition and what the inspection reveals. Complex cases involving structural or hidden damage may take longer. You receive a detailed written report on completion.
We primarily operate in Lagos. Remote and out-of-state inspections can be arranged with advance logistics planning and may involve additional coordination costs. Contact us to discuss your specific location.
Yes. Our import advisory covers source pricing intelligence, duty and levy cost estimation, clearing agent guidance, risk assessment and timeline planning. We do not act as a clearing agent but provide independent guidance throughout the process.
Yes. We offer bespoke investor advisory for individuals and businesses looking to build automotive portfolios. This covers vehicle selection strategy, entry pricing, resale demand analysis and risk management. Pricing is custom based on portfolio scope.