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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Although having tinted glass in your car makes it look cool, mysterious, and keeps the sun out. It’s no news that cars with tinted glasses are now used to perpetrate crimes in society mostly because people on the outside cannot see who or what’s happening in the vehicle hence the need for regulation of usage. […]
Plate numbers are official sets of numbers and letters attached to the front or the back of a road vehicle. It serves as a means of identification for cars. Humans have ID cards, cars have plate numbers. The currently used Nigerian vehicle registration plates were introduced in the year 1992 and later revised in 2011 […]