Many new African car importers mix up left-hand drive (LHD) and right-hand drive (RHD) rules. Some suppliers sell RHD vehicles without reminding buyers. RHD cars will be rejected or detained at customs if the destination country bans them. Jiayi Used Car Export only supplies LHD used Toyota for West Africa market.

Policy summary table

• Nigeria: Only LHD allowed. RHD prohibited for import.
• Ghana: Only LHD allowed. RHD cannot be cleared.
• Côte d’Ivoire: Only LHD allowed. RHD import is not permitted.

What is LHD and RHD?

• LHD (Left-hand drive): Steering wheel is on the left side of the car, suitable for countries driving on the right side of the road. This is what we export.
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• RHD (Right-hand drive): Steering wheel is on the right side, used for left-side traffic countries. Not accepted in these three West African countries.
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Main risks of buying RHD for West Africa

1. Customs refuse clearance, vehicle is detained at port
2. Heavy daily storage fees keep accumulating
3. You cannot resell the car locally even if you pay extra cost
4. The whole container shipment plan fails, you lose sea freight and duty deposit

Our rule

All our stock for Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire is left-hand drive. We will confirm LHD requirement with you before sourcing any cars. We never ship RHD vehicles to these three West African countries.

FAQ

Q: Can I import RHD cars to Nigeria?
A: No. Nigeria bans RHD used car import.
Q: Are there any exceptions for RHD clearance in Ghana?
A: For regular used car import, there is no exception.
Q: Do you have RHD stock for sale?
A: We do not supply RHD for Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. Our main stock is LHD Toyota.

Contact us

If you want LHD used Toyota Corolla, Hilux, RAV4 for West Africa, contact Jiayi Used Car Export. We strictly follow LHD import rules for Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.