The codes thrown up after scanning the car first serve a purpose; to help you determine if the vehicle would be worth the trouble of purchasing it.
Be it the usual Tokunbo car (yes, it is still used) or Nigerian used (often dreaded, with good reason), scanning any used car for faults, which may or not have been cleared, is a sure way to avoid digging a hole in your pocket.
Taking a trusted mechanic along while making a car purchase is good,
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Caleb Ojewale
Caleb Ojewale is an Assistant Editor at BusinessDay Newspaper in Nigeria, where he also heads Industry and Real Sector, supervising all associated beats/desks.
He is concurrently Editor for Features, Interviews, and the Newspaper's Backpage (Monday to Thursday). He has also been OP-ED Editor and a member of the Editorial Board.
A well rounded business journalist; he is a recipient of multiple local and international journalism awards.
Caleb is a fellow of the University of Oxford and OKP and has bachelor’s and Master's degrees in communication from Lagos State University and the University of Lagos, respectively.
