Buy from the USA with Wigmore: Cars, Equipment and American Brands
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Buy from the USA, checked by our New York team
America is where West Africa buys its cars. US vehicles are left-hand drive, which is what Nigeria and Ghana require, and the auction yards sell thousands every week. But a bargain at auction can turn into a car you cannot register, a title that blocks export, or duty that wipes out the saving. Our New York team checks every vehicle and every document before you bid.
What our clients buy from the USA
Cars, SUVs & pickups
From dealers and auctions such as Copart and IAA. Left-hand drive, which suits Nigeria and Ghana. We check the title, history and age rules before you bid.
Auto & transport on Wigmore Wholesale →
Auto parts & tyres
Genuine and aftermarket parts for American and Japanese models, consolidated into one container with your vehicle.
Vehicle parts →
Heavy equipment & generators
Used excavators, loaders, forklifts and diesel generators from US dealers and auctions, inspected before purchase.
Machinery & tools →
Medical & lab equipment
New and refurbished hospital and laboratory equipment, with manuals and service history where available.
Medical supplies →
Buying a car at a US auction: what to check
| Check | Why it matters | Nigeria | Ghana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Old cars can be refused or penalised | No used cars over 12 years old | 10-year limit; older cars can face penalties or refusal |
| Title type | Salvage or “parts only” titles can block export or registration | Check before you bid | Salvaged vehicles are banned |
| Steering | Both countries need left-hand drive | US cars are fine | US cars are fine |
| Engine size | Bigger engines pay more | 2–4% green surcharge on engines of 2,000cc and above (from July 2026) | Higher duty on larger engines |
Sources: Legit.ng on Nigeria’s 2026 car import rules (July 2026); Ghana Customs (Amendment) Act 2020, enforced from November 2020; WCShipping on Ghana timelines (February 2026). Rules change, so we confirm them on every order.
Send us the lot link. We check the title type, the history report, the photos for flood or frame damage and the age rules for your country, and we estimate the landed cost, all before you commit.
How buying from the USA works with us
Vehicle, equipment or products, your budget and where it is going.
Title, history, condition and your country’s import rules.
We bid or buy for you and arrange collection to the port or a consolidation point.
EEI filed in AES; for used vehicles, title and filing details lodged at least 72 hours before export.
RoRo or container from the East Coast or Houston, with parts and cargo consolidated.
Our Lagos and Accra teams handle clearing and delivery.
Tell our New York team what you need
For vehicles, send the auction lot link if you have one. We reply with a landed-cost estimate.
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Questions buyers ask us
Do you have staff in the USA?
Can you buy a car from Copart or IAA for me?
How long does shipping from the USA to Ghana take?
Can I import a salvage-title car into Ghana?
What is the 72-hour rule?
Can you ship parts in the same container as my car?
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Buying from the USA?
Send us the car, equipment or products you want. Our New York team checks them and ships them to you.
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