Ship Your Car from the UK to Nigeria.

Vehicle export is specialist work — most shippers won’t touch it. Most general freight companies will not accept a vehicle, and those who do often lack the customs expertise to get it cleared at the Nigerian port without costly delays. Precebol Logistics has handled vehicle exports from the UK to Nigeria across all major Nigerian ports, including Apapa (Lagos) and Tin Can Island. We know the documentation requirements, the import duty structure, and the common pitfalls — and we protect you from all of them.

Pricing. RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) vehicle shipping from the UK to Nigeria starts from approximately £800–£1,200 for a standard saloon car to Lagos. Container shipping (safer for higher-value or modified vehicles) is priced separately based on vehicle dimensions. Nigerian import duty is assessed separately on arrival and depends on the vehicle’s declared value, age, and engine size — we will give you a realistic duty estimate at the time of your quote so there are no surprises at the port.

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What we handle for you — UK side. Vehicle collection from your UK address or drop-off at our nominated port. V5C logbook processing and DVLA de-registration. Export customs declaration via HMRC’s CDS system. Shipping documentation and bill of lading. Marine cargo insurance for the full sea transit.

What we handle for you — Nigeria side. Port clearance coordination through our Lagos office and licensed clearing agents at Apapa or Tin Can Island. Nigerian import duty assessment guidance. Delivery to your recipient’s address in any Nigerian state (or port collection if preferred).

Types of vehicles we ship. Saloon cars, hatchbacks, estate cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans, and light commercial vehicles. On request: motorcycles, heavy trucks, mobile cranes, construction equipment, and specialist machinery. Vehicles must be clean, have a maximum quarter tank of fuel, and have all personal items removed before shipping — items found inside vehicles at port inspection can cause clearance complications.

Critical: Left-hand drive only for Nigerian registration. Nigeria only permits the import of left-hand drive vehicles for road registration. UK vehicles are right-hand drive and cannot be legally registered in Nigeria. If you are purchasing a vehicle in the UK specifically to export to Nigeria, it must be a left-hand drive model. We advise all customers to confirm this before purchase — we have seen avoidable mistakes in this area and we will flag the issue before you commit.

The 12-year vehicle age rule. As of 2026, Nigeria Customs prohibit the import of vehicles manufactured more than 12 years before the year of import. For 2026 imports, only vehicles manufactured from 2014 onwards are eligible. Vehicles outside this window attract prohibitive duties or may be refused entry entirely. We check your vehicle’s year before accepting a booking.