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Before you contact us, check out from our list below to see if you could find the help you need.

  • Login / Registration
  • Email / 2FA Issues
  • Buying
  • Selling
  • Advertisement

Forget Password?

Click the password recovery link "Forgot your password?", type your email address and a password reset link will be sent to your email address. If you didn't receive password reset link or can't find it, check your spam folder or contact our support service.

Yet to activate account?

You have to activate your account before you can login. To activate your account, check your mail box for the activation link we sent to you immediately after you signed up. Click on the activation link to activate your account. NB: Be sure to check your spam box if you can't find the email in your inbox.

Not receiving activation / authentication email?

If you didn't receive activation link or can't find it, do well to request for another activation link.

Check if the data you entered on the registration form is correct. Displayed errors mesages can help you resolve these issues. Sometimes it could be browser issue. Specifically, we recommend google chrome browser. Try to change your browser or turn off any translator. If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to contact us.

Check your mail box for the activation link we sent to you immediately after you signed up. Click on the activation link to activate your account.

NB: Be sure to check your spam box if you can't find the email in your inbox.

For now, we don't allow changing of account email address. You can always login to your account via your email and password. If you loss access to your email account, ensure you don't forget your AfricarTraders login password. Forgeting your password will mean that you need to reset your password and you can't do that without having access to the email account you are using for AfricarTraders.

Our email do get to the user when the receiver's email address is correct. If you don't receive e-mail do ensure that you have entered your email address correctly.

Ensure to check your spam box. Some e-mail may not deliver to your inbox but on your spam box. If you can't still find any email, try using another e-mail address or contact us.

On our homepage, select the make and model and other required fields that matches your requirements for the vehicle you want to buy.

Upon selecting the required fields, click on "Search..." and there you go. Our website will show you vehicle based on the specification you selected. Feel free to modify the search to get your desired result.

Upon finding the vehicle you want, click to view the vehicle details and specifications. If satisfied with the vehicle descriptions, proceed to call or chat with the seller of the vehicle through the call to action button you will find on the page.

Meet the seller in person at a safe public place or his/her store and check the quality of the vehicle(s) and make sure it meets your expectations before making payment.

Don't make any upfront payment whatsoever, including delivery fee.

If you want the vehicle to be delivered to you, then you have to "pay on delivery".

Avoid anything that appears too good to be true, such as unrealistically low prices and promises of quick money.

Never give out your financial information, including bank account details, eBay/PayPal info and any other information that could be misused.

Want to get advice on buying a vehicle on our website? Visit this page. We have provided enough buying and selling guides for you there.

Don't hesitate to contact us if you still need further assistance or question you want to ask. You can send us a message, use the live chat or contact via email at [email protected].

On our website, click on "Place Advertisement" and then fill out the required fields with the correct description of the vehicle.

Click next to submit the form each time until you get to the end of the advert page. You will be required to make payment for your advert. However, you can start for free, in which case we will run your advert for only 24 hours.

Genuine buyer should want to see the vehicle before making payment. Arrange to meet with the potential buyer in a public place or in your store.

Only release vehicle and/or its document, key, etc. after you have received full payment. Ensure you check your bank account and confirm that the funds are there to avoid fake alerts.

Stay within sight when a potential buyer is testing the vehicle. Never leave a buyer alone with the vehicle or its part (e.g. key, remote). Your personal safety comes first so if you feel uncomfortable at any time, walk away.

Do well to get the paperwork ready before the scheduled meeting. Buyers can view these documents to check the details but never let them take a picture. It may be used for fraud.

Want to get advice on selling a vehicle on our website? Visit this page. We have provided enough buying and selling guides for you there.

Don't hesitate to contact us if you still need further assistance or question you want to ask. You can send us a message, use the live chat or contact via email at [email protected].

Visit our advert cost page. Then, select the seller type that matches you, the category of the vehicle you want to sell and the worth of the vehicle.

Upon selecting all the required field, you will see the cost of advertising your vehicle on the different packages we offer.

In case you experience problems with making payment with your debit or credit card, make sure your card is active and not expired.

Please note that you have to register a verve card for Interswitch safetoken service before you can use it for online transactions. This can be done at ATM. Some banks require that you request for your card to be activated for online transactions. So, if the card is active and still unable to process online payment, ask your bank to profile it for online transactions.

If you are still having issues with making payment, contact our Support team. Please provide us with:

  • Your company’s name
  • Last 4 digits of the card you tried to use
  • A screenshot or a description of the error message.

To place advert on AfricarTraders, click on "Place Advertisement" and then fill out the required fields with the correct description of the vehicle.

Click next to submit the form each time until you get to the end of the advert page.

If you have any other question regarding placing an advert on our website, don't hesitate to contact us or send us email at [email protected].

Can't find what you are looking for? Leave us a message or do a live chat