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Generate invoices for your order on CarPaddy.com

We are glad to announce that we released a new improvement this past week on CarPaddy.com. Now, you can generate an invoice for items in your cart -which is useful for our corporate customers and fleet managers that need approvals from other stakeholders before making payments. How does it work? Please note, for now, this […]

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CarPaddy launches new app – New Look, New Features, Better Experience 

A journey of over a year is yielding fruits, as we launched the new CarPaddy web app. It is a completely new app with much more powerful functionalities in preparation for our mobile app. Along the line, we did some database migrations, so we ask that you don’t panic if you are not able to log into […]

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Vehicle Registration

Things checked at Vehicle Inspeection Service (VIS/VIO) Test Centers in Lagos

Visiting the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) Center is not just a regulatory requirement; it is a commitment to road safety and the well-being of everyone on the streets. You can find a list of some centers here. It  is also pertinent to note that driving is not just about hitting the road; it’s about ensuring […]

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CarPaddy Grows Users By 300% in 2022

We were featured on punchng.com where we talked about our growth and our 2023 plans of expanding our offering to cover 10 more states in Nigeria, launching our mobile app to improve user experience, and we are also working on improving our API offerings to make integrations with fintechs and payment companies even smoother when it comes […]

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LACVIS Testing Centers (Updated List 2022) 🚗🚗

The new update from the Vehicle Inspection Service in Lagos is that no vehicle can get a Road Worthiness Certificate without physically testing their vehicle. Every vehicle owner or driver must visit a Lagos Computerized Vehicle Inspection Service (LACVIS) to obtain their certificate. However, you can make payments on CarPaddy.com to get a Referral Note […]

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Comprehensive Insurance for Vehicles (Everything you need to know)

A lot of Nigerians find it difficult or unnecessary to pay for insurance but can we blame them? In this article, we talk about the comprehensive insurance, what it means and its importance. Basic personal auto insurance is mandated by all states in Nigeria and provides you with some financial protection in case of an […]

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THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE FOR CARS (WHAT IT COVERS)

What is Motor Third-Party Insurance? According to the Motor Vehicle Third Party Insurance Act of 1945. The act made it mandatory for all vehicle owners and users to obtain the Third-Party Insurance before putting their vehicles to use on the road or highways to protect the public or third parties that may sustain death, injuries […]

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What documents are required (and are to be renewed) by private and commercial vehicles in Lagos & Nigeria

It is general knowledge that all vehicles, before they can freely move on the road need to be registered by the government and driver, licensed. Also, there are a few documents all drivers must possess to certify that their vehicle is registered and in good condition. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY A PRIVATE CAR LIKE TOYOTA CAMRY: […]

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Surviving Lagos Roads: Tips to Drive safe on the streets of Lagos

Even though driving is a universal skill and one which all must possess at a certain age, driving in Lagos requires special skills; one that only ‘Lagosians’ possess. To keep safe while driving in Lagos, there are some unspoken rules/facts you need to be constantly conscious of. You’re the only normal person. Your first mistake […]

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How To Drive in Lagos Without “Wahala”

Driving on the streets of Lagos can be an extreme sport especially if you’re not a Lagosian and new to the Lagos life. If you live in Lagos, it’s about a hundred percent certain that you can very well relate to this. There’s even a popular saying that before the cock crows, Lagosians are already […]