The True Hidden Cost of Maintaining a Toyota Camry in Nigeria Today

The Toyota Camry is one of the most driven cars in Nigeria. It’s almost impossible to not count a handful of Camry cars driving through Nigerian roads every day. Almost every Nigerian wants to own a decent Camry, and with the current prices of cars, many still prefer buying its used models.

Interestingly, the cost of buying a car does not just end after purchase. In fact, the real cost of owning a Toyota Camry is reliant on the maintenance cost and prices of car spare parts of the Camry.

In this article, we will share the current prices of the car spare parts of the Toyota Camry which is the real hidden cost of owning a Camry in Nigeria.

1. Toyota Camry Car’s Side Mirrors Break Easily

Owning the Toyota Camry, you will have to be careful with its side mirror as it’s easily breakable. The price of a Camryn side mirror in Nigeria today is N20,000, while the foldable version of the mirror is N25,000.

2. Camry Cars Have Easily Damaged Front and Rare Bumper

If you own a Toyota Camry of any model in Nigeria, you’ll have to be careful with your vehicle’s rear and front bumper. The current price for an original Camry front bumper in Nigeria is N60,000, with the plastic version selling for N43,000 and the rare bumper selling for N50,000.

3. Toyota Camry Has an Easily Damaged Front & Back Light

Be very mindful of your Camry’s front and back lights as they are very expensive. The front light costs N55,000 and the backlights cost N35,000. So, be very careful with your Toyota Camry to avoid the front and backlights getting damaged, or else you’ll have a huge sum in your hands to pay.

4. The Toyota Camry Has an Expensive Widescreen 

The Toyota Camry comes with a very expensive widescreen that costs N65,000 to replace in the situation yours gets damaged. Always protect your vehicle’s widescreen to avoid having to replace the widescreen due to damage.

5. Toyota Camry Comes with Expensive Car Tires

Always be mindful of your Toyota Corolla’s car tires as they can easily get damaged and replacing them is quite expensive in Nigeria today. One tire of the Camry currently costs N16,000 and to replace four tires, you’ll have to spend N64,000 for the Tokunbo tires, and N150,000 for the brand new set.

6. Toyota Camry Has Expensive Brain Box

The Toyota Camry is one of the vehicles that thieves target the most in Nigeria, and the brain box of any car is one of the parts that gets stolen. Safeguard your vehicles from getting stolen as the price of a CamryBrain Box is N85,000. 

7. The Camry Has an Expensive Shock Absorber

While the Toyota Camry is a reliable car for Nigerian roads due to its highly efficient suspension system, in case any part of it spoils, you will have huge costs in your hands. To replace the shock absorber of a Camry, you’ll spend N145,000 and a shock absorber pad costs N20,000. Also, to change your Camry’s ball joint, it’ll cost N20,000.

8. The Camry Has an Expensive Radiator & Engine

In the rare case your Toyota Camry’s radiator spoils, getting a new one in Nigeria today will cost you N35,,000. If you ever need to replace the engine of your Toyota Camry, you’ll have to spend N900,000 to get a brand-new engine.

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Conclusion

These are some of the hidden costs associated with owning a Toyota Camry in Nigeria today. However, you can avoid spending money on some of these car spare parts by always ensuring you regularly maintain your car.