Buyer guides
Plain answers to the questions West African buyers ask us most.
- How to buy a Toyota Land Cruiser 300 for Nigeria, Ghana or Sierra Leone
How to buy a Toyota Land Cruiser 300 from LWD Africa for delivery to Nigeria, Ghana or Sierra Leone: choosing a unit, paying in full and shipping.
- RoRo versus container shipping to West Africa
RoRo or container for shipping a car to West Africa? How each method works, what each suits, and how LWD Africa prices both at checkout.
- How paying in USDT or by card works when you buy from LWD Africa
How payment works when you buy a car from LWD Africa: full payment before purchase or shipping, bank transfer, USDT and card when it is open.
- What to check before importing a used car to West Africa
What to check before importing a used car to West Africa: drive side, condition, paperwork, total landed cost and your country's current customs rules.
- Land Cruiser 300 versus Prado for West African roads
Land Cruiser 300 or Prado for West African roads? Engines, gearboxes, seats and size compared from our in-stock listings, with links to both.
- How long shipping from Southampton, Antwerp and Shanghai really takes
How long shipping a car to West Africa takes from Southampton, Antwerp or Shanghai, the stages that add time, and the sailing ranges we publish.
- Importing a car to Nigeria in 2026: a plain guide
How importing a car to Nigeria works in 2026: choosing the car, paying, shipping to Lagos, documents, and why duty must be confirmed with Nigeria Customs.
- How full-payment sourcing protects you
Why LWD Africa asks for full payment before buying or shipping, how sourcing at or under your budget works, and what happens if we cannot find the car.
- Jaecoo versus Toyota for West Africa: a fair comparison
Jaecoo or Toyota for West Africa? Body types, engines, seats, drive and origin compared fairly from our in-stock listings, with links to both ranges.