Aerial view of a US auto auction lot with hundreds of cars in rows
Truth Automobile — Est. on the roadNow bidding · US auctionsTema, Ghana · Lomé, Togo

From bidto road.

We find your car at American auctions, win it at the right price, ship it home, clear it, fix it, and hand you the keys. One team on both ends, with photos at every stage.

Scroll — the crossingNow showing · 01 — Auction floor, United States
05Stages, fully handled
06Ways we handle it
02Continents, one team
100%Photo reports
The idea

A car isn't bought in a day. It's built, stage by stage — from the auction floor to your driveway.

That's how we work. Like a build, every stage has a name, a standard, and proof it was done right. You approve each one before we move to the next.

Buy for yourself, buy to resell, or bring a car home for family — you deal with one name from the first bid to the final handover.

How it works

The journey, stage by stage

Nothing happens behind your back. At every stage you get photos, figures, and a chance to say yes or no. Follow the rail — it tracks where you are in the crossing.

You approve each stage before we move

Rows of cars lined up at a US auto auction
Stage 01 — The auction floor
01

Tell us the car & we source it

You approve · Shortlist before sale day

Send a model, a year range and a budget — or a link to a car you already found. We check VIN history and title, review damage photos with you, and send a shortlist before sale day.

VIN & title checkDamage photosHonest go / no-go
Aerial view of hundreds of cars at a US auction lot
Stage 02 — Sale day
02

We bid & win

You approve · Your budget is the ceiling

We bid live on your behalf at the major US auctions and dealer-only sales. Your budget sets the ceiling — we never chase past it. Win the car, and the title work starts the same day.

Clean-title lanesSalvage lanesYour ceiling holds
Car carrier truck transporting vehicles on a highway
Stage 03 — Auction gate to port
03

Transport & load

You approve · Loading photos before the seal

An insured carrier collects the car from any auction location. Gate pass and paperwork handled, photo confirmation on collection — then it's loaded, braced and sealed into a container. You see the loading photos before the seal goes on.

Insured carriersLoading photosBill of lading shared
Tema Port in Ghana with container cranes and stacked shipping containers
Stage 04 — Tema · Lomé
04

Sail, clear & deliver

You approve · Charges explained up front

The container sails from a US port to Tema, Ghana or Lomé, Togo — your choice. Our teams on the ground handle duty and port clearing without the usual runaround, then deliver in Accra, Lomé and beyond.

Tema Port, GhanaLomé Port, TogoCharges explained up front
Black mechanic inspecting a car engine in a workshop
Stage 05 — The workshop
05

Clear, fix, deliver

You approve · Keys handed over in person

Accident cars are repaired properly — bodywork, paint and mechanical — detailed in full, and readied for the road or for the next buyer. Then we hand over the keys.

Body & mechanical repairFull detailingResale support
What we do

Six ways we handle it

Every service your car needs, under one roof — so the chain never breaks between strangers.

/ 01

Auction buying & bidding

Live bidding at major US auctions and dealer-only sales. Clean-title and salvage lanes. Shortlists sent before sale day, and your budget is the ceiling.

/ 02

Inspection & history checks

Before your money moves, you see what we see. VIN history, title check and damage photos reviewed with you — with honest go / no-go advice.

/ 03

US transport & towing

From the auction gate to the port or container yard on insured carriers. Gate pass, paperwork and photo confirmation on collection.

/ 04

Container shipping

Loaded, braced and sealed for Tema, Ghana or Lomé, Togo — container and roll-on/roll-off options, tracked the whole way, bill of lading shared.

/ 05

Clearing & delivery

Port clearing at Tema and Lomé with duty and charges explained up front. Delivery within Accra, Lomé and beyond.

/ 06

Repair, detailing & resale

Bodywork, paint and mechanical repair done properly, full detailing before handover, and resale support for dealers and resellers.

The route

One road, three home bases

Most importers hand your car to strangers at the water's edge. We don't — the same business stands on both sides of the Atlantic.

Leg 1 — United States. Sourcing & shipping. Auctions across the US, inland transport, container loading at major export ports. Final delivery: Tema, Ghana.

Tema Port in Ghana with container cranes and stacked shipping containers
Tema Port, Ghana — one of two ports we deliver through
US — START

United States

Sourcing & shipping. Auctions across the US, inland transport, container loading at major export ports.

SEA — CROSSING

The Atlantic

Several weeks depending on loading port and schedule. Your paperwork travels ahead of the car.

GH — GHANA

Tema, Ghana

Cleared at Tema, repaired if agreed, detailed, and delivered or prepared for resale.

TG — TOGO

Lomé, Togo

Cleared at Lomé Port, then delivered in Lomé and beyond — same handling, same photo reports.

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Cars we source

What buyers ask for most

If it rolls and sells in Ghana or Togo, we can find it in America. Filter the board, then tap a type to start a request with it.

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Everyday sedans HIGH DEMAND

Toyota Corolla & Camry, Honda Accord & Civic, Hyundai Elantra & Sonata — the reliable cars Ghana and Togo run on.

SUVs & crossovers

Toyota RAV4 & Highlander, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson & Santa Fe, Nissan Rogue — family-ready and road-ready.

Pickups & work trucks

Toyota Tacoma & Tundra, Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado — built for business, sites and upcountry roads.

EVs & hybrids GROWING

Hyundai IONIQ 5, Toyota Prius & RAV4 Hybrid, Tesla Model 3 & Y — sourced carefully and checked properly.

Luxury & executive

Mercedes-Benz C & E-Class, BMW 3 & 5 Series, Lexus ES & RX — clean examples, verified history, no surprises.

Repairables for resellers

Lightly damaged, run-and-drive cars with honest damage photos — the stock that keeps car lots moving.

Why Truth

The name is the standard

Car importing runs on trust, and trust runs on truth: true prices, true condition, true timelines.

— 01

Straight pricing

The full cost — bid, auction fees, transport, shipping — is laid out before you commit. The figure we agree is the figure you pay.

— 02

Photo reports at every stage

Auction lot, carrier pickup, container loading, port arrival — you see your actual car, not a stock picture, at every step.

— 03

Title honesty

Clean title or salvage — we say which, up front, with the history to prove it. No car is dressed up as something it is not.

— 04

One team, both ends

The person who bids on your car in America works with the person who clears it in Ghana or Togo. Nothing — and nobody — gets lost in between.

Start your build

Let's find yours.

Tell us the car and we will come back with what's available, what it costs all-in, and how long it takes. Prefer to talk first? Reach us directly:

Request a car

One question at a time. About two minutes.

Question 1 of 6

A model is enough. A link to a car you already found works too.

Tema or Lomé. Same handling, same photo reports.

Pick both, then press Continue.

We reply on WhatsApp with options and an all-in figure.

Leave it blank if there is nothing to add.

Your request opens in WhatsApp, addressed to Truth Automobile — nothing is sent until you press send there.

Questions

Before you ask

How long does the whole process take?+

Winning the car usually happens within days of your approval. From there, inland transport, container loading and the ocean crossing typically take several weeks in total, depending on the loading port and sailing schedule. We give you a realistic timeline for your specific car before you commit — and photo updates while you wait.

What does the all-in price include?+

The winning bid, auction fees, US inland transport, container shipping to Tema or Lomé, and our service fee — itemised, so you can see every line. Duty and port clearing charges in Ghana or Togo are quoted separately and explained before the car ships, so there are no surprises at the port.

Clean title or salvage — what's the difference?+

A clean-title car has no recorded major damage. A salvage car has been written off by an insurer — often for damage that is very repairable — which is why they cost less. Many of the best-value cars in Ghana and Togo are repairables. We show you the damage photos and history either way, and tell you honestly which route suits your budget.

Can I buy if I'm in Ghana or Togo? Can I buy if I'm in the US?+

Both. Buyers in Ghana and Togo send us their target car and budget, and we source and ship it to Tema or Lomé. Buyers in the US — including people sending a car home to family — do the same, and we handle everything through to delivery.

Can you ship a car I already own or already bought?+

Yes. If the car is already yours, we can arrange US transport, container loading, shipping and clearing in Ghana or Togo on their own — you don't have to buy through us to ship through us.