Buying a car at a good deal is more of a mind game with the dealer. If the buyer is vulnerable to manipulation, you will buy exorbitantly. Even if you like the car, do not be all over it. Be willing to walk away to check other deals. This gives the dealer an introspection THREAD time ajifikirie if they offered you the most competitive price in the market. Do not act desperately. Also insist you are buying the car in cash ( Prioritize this). Toa gari makosa, do not be overexcited, let the dealer know that it is not that URGENT and you have to make a

HOW CAR HIRE PURCHASE WORKS IN KENYA ( Mombasa -Real Time info, as at 25/09/2022

What if I told you that majority of cars you see on our roads are owned on hire purchase? This is the quickest method of owning any car in Kenya. Hire purchase is an arrangement whereby

THREAD the buyer deposits an amount on the car and drives away with the car from the dealership. They clear balance on the car within a given period of time from 3-20 months ( specific to Mombasa used car dealership ). But why is hire purchase the most preferred method of car

SIO STORY ZA JABA but on 20th September 2013 this man , Chiquinho Scarpa,one of the richest men in Brazil dug a grave to burry his Bentley Continental. Majority felt that this was an extravagant act and the man could otherwise donate the car. However, Mr Scarpa maintained 1/4 that just like the Egyptian Pharaohs , he wanted to have the best in his after life and therefore he was okay with burying the Bentley. However, moments before his car burial , he made known his motive known to the people. He said:

10 CARS FOR FIRST TIME CAR OWNERS IN KENYA based on maneuverability, cost of Acquisition and ease of parking and fuel economy

1. Toyota Aqua -A decent 1.5L hybrid for less than 1.5M
2. Honda Fit hybrid/ Non Hybrid- 1.5/1.3L Hondas best engineering for first timers 👇🏾👇🏾 Thread 3.Mazda 3/Axela hybrid - The 2L hybrid Axela is for a first time car buyer with a budget of less than 1.8M but doesn’t want a hatchback ( Kadudu)
Good fuel economy , easy to drive and park and has modern design vibes( WATAKUHESHIMU)

A FEW IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CAR BUYERS IN KENYA
• Do not prioritize trading in your car to upgrade to the next. However, prioritize selling it independently, get the cash and top up the difference.

WHY ? Because 9/10 times , when you trading your car to pick a mother unit 👇🏾👇🏾 they will always want to give you the lowest possible amount on your car.

Trading in isn’t a bad idea but let it be the last option.
• When budgeting for your car , please budget for COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE in advance. WHY ? Because just like the car , you also need to shop

Once you get your first job or the job you have been looking for , invest in improving your skills and competence to an extent that you become indispensable. Majority of entry level employees become very COMPLACENT and just browse and watch YouTube the whole day at work. Once you invest in improving your skills and boost your quality of output at your workplace , the organization will be so hesitant to get rid of you and you can work in your own terms. You can even tell the HR that tomorrow you will be late and they will understand.

TO THE THE YOUNG KENYANS WHO ARE GOING BROKE TO OWN CARS . Whether you are young or old, you shouldn’t buy a car that you can’t afford. The idea is actually to access and not to own. Let us do the maths and see the other side. Why buy a car for 2.5M when you can hire one for 2500-3000Ksh which in any case you don’t drive everyday ? Why buy a car when you can use Uber,bolt for 500ksh per day ? In both cases, you choose your car without/ little maintenance costs. For Uber / taxi , you don’t even have to drive the car. You sit comfortably as someone

To every Kenyan planning to buy a car, please read this:THE LOGBOOK TRANSFER. Recently we have seen quite a number of buyers complaining about the refusal / sluggishness of car dealers/sellers to successfully transfer to them the logbook after purchasing a car from them.
THREAD This has frustrated many buyers. However, let’s talk about what should happen when you buy your car in Kenya. It is expected that once you buy your car, the seller should surrender the ownership of the car to the buyer. This does not usually happen immediately due to some

⑧THE DILEMA OF A FIRST TIME KENYAN CAR BUYER WITH A BUDGET OF 900K-1.1M AND THE NEW NUMBER PLATE.
So you have been saving up to buy that car. You are tired of walking like a domestic animal and the matatu madness. You have been denying yourself the finer things in life
THREAD so as to be able to finally own a car. You have been very financially conscious and buying a personal car on loan is what your Finance Lecturer warned you about at The University of Nairobi. You have 900K-1.1M and it is time to say goodbye to the Matatu bandwagon and join the

HOW OUR CAR IMPORTATION WORKS:
√Contact us and make a request by giving us details of the car you are interested in e.g YOM/Mileage/colour/fuel type
√We will give you 2-3 units /alternatives to pick
√We issue a proforma invoice on the unit on mutually agreed terms
Thread √Place your order and confirm as per the proforma invoice
√Make payment usually between 60-100% depending on the deal-You can clear balance 10 days to car arrival
√Failure to pay quickly may result in the car selling out before payment has been received.

What Kenyan Comprehensive car Insurance covers :
-Windscreen Limit; Covers the damages caused to your car windscreen, most insurers cover from 20k -50k. You can however buy an extra limit at 10% p.a.
-Third Party Limit : This covers third party property damage,
Thread : death, bodily injuries and legal liabilities. Third party property damages may include damage to buildings, other vehicles on the road, personal & handheld belongings etc.
-Radio Cassette Limit; This covers theft and loss of the radio/dvd/CD player in the car.

AUCTION SHEET. This is one document that many potential car buyers don’t care about while buying used cars. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? What’s contained in an auction sheet ? This document reveals the status of the car you are buying.
Cars are given 1-6 grades with 6 being the

THREAD best while letters A-D are being used to grade the interior of a car with A being the best grade. A interiors are considered new while B are is considered extremely clean and C interior is of average condition. If you see a D grade on any car interior it means it is dirty,

KNOW WHAT THE OIL FOR YOUR CAR IS ALL ABOUT.
-Which engine oil do you usually use or as the car owner do you leave it up to your mechanic to decide ? It is important that you actually get choosy with the engine oil for your car. The oil industry is one infiltrated with
THREAD mischiefs as most resellers of this product wants to maximize on profit by providing cheap oil with dangerous additives on the base oil. If you have been in this industry, you will recall the story LACHEKA. There was a point in time when Lacheka oil was the talk of town, it was

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE OR ARE YOU PLANNING TO BUY A MINIVAN 7/8 SEATER ? YOU COULD GET A GOOD DEAL FROM ME. BUT LISTEN ……

Let’s talk about HONDA ODYSSEY.
This minivan isn’t that common in Kenya and I promise you , you can’t go wrong with its epitome of comfort😊

Thread ▫️What engine types are available for this car? Okay it comes with two engine options, that’s the K24W 2.4Ltr Petrol and a 2.0 Ltr LFA linked with a H4 AC synchronous motor
▫️What transmission type ? Comes with a CVT transmission and is available both in 2WD/4WD
Looks good ?

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU LOSE YOUR LOGBOOK IN KENYA.
NTSA has the mandate of issuing logbooks to every car owner in Kenya. However, there are times when one can lose their logbook. You always have an option of applying for duplicate. It is a process and you need

THREAD follow to the end to ensure you get your new logbook. If you don’t have any “connections” at NTSA, it may be a very stressful process to replace a lost logbook. You may also use a lot of money on trips to various offices. The first thing you need is to take a police abstract

LET ME TELL YOU MAINA. I know many Kenyans buy cars on hire purchase. But have you ever thought of what happens when the rubber meets the road ? When you can’t pay for the monthly installments of your car? Will you be able to smile again or it will be agony and tears?

THREAD So I have done some thread on hire purchase before. In today’s thread, I will focus on what happens when you fail to pay for the car and consequences of not doing so. Okay, for those who are wondering what a hire purchase is, (It is where one deposits and amount on the car and

ON BUYING CAR ON HIRE PURCHASE (LIPA POLE POLE) THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
▫️That the customer must make an initial deposit on the car usually from 50% or more of the Hire purchase price
▫️That the cash price of the car will go up by 100k.

THREAD and this is usually on small cars and saloons. Cars like Tx and Prados may have up to 200-250k on top of their cash prices. The price after the interest is called Hire purchase price.
▫️That the time of repayment depends on the dealership you are buying from. From 3-22Months Max

ON CAR INSURANCE IN KENYA.
When you are buying your car for the first time, usually you tend to be very green on a number of things. However, many people have been frustrated and even lost their cars in the hands of irresponsible and unreliable insurers.

THREAD Which is the best motor insurer in Kenya ? How should you choose your insurer ? Should you go with one who offers the best rates ? Choosing an insurer is an important process of owning a car that most people ignore and take lightly. Most buyers always want the cheapest insurer

THIS IS TO ALL PROSPECTIVE CAR BUYERS IN KENYA. Buying a car isn’t easy. People save for a very long time and others take loans to get their cars. However, this industry has many loopholes that puts the customer at the Mercy of the car dealer.
Photo credit : @maktejah_

THREAD As a car buyer, there are RED FLAGS that you should take note of before transacting with any dealer. I beseech you to subdue the excitement of getting a new car and concentrate on doing THOROUGH due diligence and documents verification of the said unit. This is a CRUCIAL process

Let me talk about LATE NUMBERS and LATEST NUMBERS CARS. Did you know that in Mombasa in yards and showrooms we have even cars from 2010 already registered but never used in Kenya? These cars have late numbers as shown below and have never been sold.

Thread Latest numbers are the newest numbers. However, buyers don’t understand that a car having an old number or late number doesn’t mean the car is old or not road worthy. Many Kenyans prefer latest numbers for instance now KDC. I have never understood why. It is a misguided

Kenyans are skeptical when it comes to hybrid cars. But trust me the future is hybrid and electric. Most people spread rumours on what they don’t know about hybrid cars. However here is a small thread on Toyota hybrid cars and what you need to know.

Thread First for Toyota cars, hybrid cars have a blue colour filled in the front and back logo. There is also a logo at the back with the “Hybrid SynergyDrive“ inscribed. This is how you identify toyota hybrid cars. So then what’s an hybrid car.? In simple language, a hybrid car uses