Naira Autos was founded by Joshua Victor, a lifelong car enthusiast and active car dealer with over 5 years of hands-on experience in the Nigerian automotive market. We build real tools to solve the real problems buyers and owners face every single day.
After spending half a decade sourcing, inspecting, clearing, and selling vehicles across Nigeria, Joshua Victor saw a massive structural problem: the deep lack of transparent data for the everyday buyer.
In the local market, bad actors frequently take advantage of buyers who don't understand custom clearing rates, how to verify hidden mechanical faults, or how to spot altered mileage on incoming Tokunbo cars.
"As a dealer, I’ve seen buyers lose millions of Naira simply because they didn't have access to basic, accurate diagnostic tools before making a bank transfer," says Joshua Victor. "Naira Autos was built to completely eliminate that information asymmetry."
By combining years of practical dealership knowledge with digital automation, this platform offers a suite of completely free tools—such as our custom Import Duty Calculator, AI Mechanic diagnostic assistant, and accurate VIN verification tools.
Our computational calculators are built using parameters vetted from real, live dealership workflows.
Up-to-date duty cost mappings that reflect reality at Nigerian ports, avoiding artificial markups.
We give users the exact checklists and validation metrics needed to negotiate fairly with any dealer.
No hidden charges or paywalls. Every tool we build is accessible to empower Nigerian car consumers.
Founder
Car dealer with over 5 years of hands-on experience sourcing, inspecting, and clearing vehicles across Nigeria.
Auto Sales Expert
Reviews our valuation, loan, and insurance tools to keep them grounded in real Nigerian dealership pricing and sales practice.
Auto Mechanic
Auto mechanic with hands-on workshop experience diagnosing and repairing engine, transmission, and electrical faults on the used imports and locally-used cars common in the Nigerian market. Reviews our diagnostic and mechanical tools — engine and chassis checkers, the AI mechanic — for technical accuracy.