Port Harcourt is amongst the top 5 commercial cities in Nigeria when it comes to the bubblings and jostlings of city life. Most urban dwellers prefer to own and drive in their own cars rather than use public transportation system.

In this article by Naijacarnews.com, we have made a brief review of the 10 best car dealers in Port Harcourt to help you buy from reputable dealers the next time you go car buying. Read on for the 10 best car dealerships in Port Harcourt.

1. Elizade Motors

Address: Plot 114, Trans Amadi Industrial Layout, Port - Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Contact: 0808 285 8949, 0802 895 3092, 0803 858 1449

Email: info@elizade.net

Elizade Motors deal strictly on Toyoto brands

Brief Description: Elizade Motors trading under the business name, Elizade Nigeria Limited is a renowned Toyota dealership in Port Harcourt. They have been around since 1976. They also have branches of their business in other major towns of Nigeria like Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Akure, Uyo, Asaba and Umuahia. Their main stay in business is marketing, selling and servicing of strictly Toyota vehicles. Some of the popular Toyota brands Elizade Motors deals on include Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Hilux, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Prado, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Avensis, Toyota Hiace, Toyota Previa, Toyota Yaris including all their spare parts.

According to information gathered, Elizade Motors have upwards of 20 employees in Port Harcourt and have an ample supply of a wide range of Toyota products which include vehicles and spare parts.

2. Coscharis Motors

Address: 242, Aba Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Contact: 0808 852 6452, 0808 852 6471

Email: philipumeh@coscharisgroup.net

Coscharis Motors have their ultra-modern showrooms and service centres across five geo-political zones in Nigeria

Brief Description: Coscharis Motors is among the top 10 popular authorized car dealers in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. They have a franchise to deal on car brands of BMW, Land Rover, Jaguar and Ford including their spare parts. Their business is focused on sales and after-sales service of both brand new and used cars and car spare parts in Nigeria.

Coscharis  Motors' showrooms and service centres are scattered throughout five geo-political zones in Nigeria. Having been in business since 1977, Coscharis have other branches of their business in major Nigerian cities including Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Uyo, Ekiti, Ibadan, Gombe, and Kano.

3. Stallion Motors

Address: Plot 117, Trans Amadi Industrial Layout, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Contact: 0807 109 1242

Email: service@vwnigeria.com

One of Stallion Motors showrooms

Brief Description: Stallion Motors is another authorized car dealer in Port Harcourt. Stallion Motors is an authorized Volkswagen and Nissan dealership and service centre in Port Harcourt. Stallion Motors Limited have other branches of their business in locations like Lagos, Abuja, and Enugu.

Stallion Motors offers sales and after sales services of cars as well as deal on genuine automobile spare parts.

4. Auto9ja

Address: 268B Aba Express Way, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Contact: 08055337677

Auto9ja is building an online car listing website

Brief Description: Auto9ja is a reputable car dealer in Port Harcourt. In addition to that, Auto9ja is also building an online car listing website for easy buying and selling of cars. Primarily, Auto9ja is an online car listing website which aids individuals to buy and sell Tokunbo as well as Nigerian used cars in Nigeria.

5. Kwajaffa Motors

Address: 4 Koko Ama, Eastern Bypass, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Contact: 0803 338 7254

You can find affordable Tokunbo cars at Kwaijaffa Motors

Brief Description:

Kwajaffa Motors Nigeria Limited is a Port Harcourt car service center offering sales of Tokunbo cars, Nigerian used cars and brand new cars at affordable prices.

6. Forbes Autos Limited

Address: Along Trans Amadi Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Contact: 08164610090, 09059825930

Email: forbesautosng@gmail.com

Brief Description: Forbes Autos Limited is another auto sales company with a presence in Port Harcourt and also in Lagos. Forbes is into the sales and servicing of popular car brands like Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, and Mercedes-Benz..

7. Midas Place Auto Services

Address: 234 Aba-Port Harcourt Express Road, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Contact: 07060902007, 07060902001

Brief Description: Midas Place Auto Services is an accredited KIA dealership in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This car dealer deals on strictly KIA motors  brand.

Midas Place Auto Services is one of the reputable car dealers in Port Harcourt

8. Iyke Japan Motors

Address: Iyke Japan Service Outlet, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Contact: 08137422418, 07082205731

Email: solutioniykejapan@gmail.com

Brief Description: Iyke Japan Motors is a reputable car dealer in Port Harcourt that deals on strictly Japanese machines such as Mercedes Benz cars. They also undertake the sales and maintenance of such cars.

9. Simba Motors

Address: 6 Estate Road Rumuogba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Contact: 08152706405

Email: chana@simba.com.ng

Brief Description: Simba Motors is a renowned car dealer in Port Harcourt that deals in the sales and distribution of Tata and Changan autos.

10. Globe Motors

Address: 178-186 Aba Express Way, Areta Estate Farm, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Contact: 07025774147, 07040211229, 08031454150802

Brief Description: Globe Motors is an accredited car dealer in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. This car dealership is focused on importation and sales of a wide range of brand new cars such as Toyota, Hyundai, and Honda. Globe Motors also provides after sales services and car rental services in Port Harcourt.

Globe Motors deal on popular car brands such as Toyota, Hyundai, and Honda

You have come to the end of this article detailing the best 10 car dealers in Port Harcourt. Also, read these car buying tips to help you make the best choice of a car when next you go car buying.

Tips for buying a car in Nigeria

When buying a car from a Nigerian car dealer and whether or not the car is a Tokunbo or a foreign used car, it is advised that you always follow these simple car buying tips before making your purchase.

1. Carry out history checks

It is no longer news that most Nigerians do not buy brand new cars but rather opt for foreign used cars because of their pocket friendly prices and percieved reliability. But, before you pay for that car, you should carry out a deatiled car history check on the vehicle to ascertain its overall condition. A comprehensive history check such as VIN check and others will reveal any underlying faults which a car dealer might want to conceal.

2. Bring in a mechanic

Especially for a Nigerian used car, you should always bring in your trusted mechanic to help you inspect the car before buying. Anyway, inspect the vehicle carefully to make sure it's not a stolen or flood damaged ones.

>>> Check Simple steps to check if a car is not stolen before you purchase