DOCUMENTS YOU SHOULD HAVE AS A CAR BUYER IN KENYA (Long thread)

1. Your Identification card or Passport

If you are a foreigner, you should carry your passport, on the other hand, Kenyans should have an Identification Card. This is what will be used to register the vehicle and prove it belongs to you when required.
2. KRA Pin

For the vehicle to be registered under your name, you will be required to have a KRA(Kenya Revenue Authority) pin. If there are any taxes to be paid especially if you imported the vehicle directly, your KRA account

Japanese Cars – How To Read Auction Grades
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1) OVERALL GRADE

Grade 6 or higher or “S”: Considered as brand new, less than 12 months of old, and/or with under 10,000km.

Grade 5: As good as new, with exceptionally low mileage

Grade 4.5: Very slightly used, mileage of up to 100,000km.

Grade 4: Used with the slightest visible flaws.

Grade 3.5: Good condition with visible flaws.

Grade 3: Average condition with light damages.

Grade 2 or 1: Poor condition with significant damages, but the car is functional.

Grade R or RA: R stands for vehicles with repair history or major modification. RA is for minor accident cars that has been fully repaired. Interior Grading:

A – New vehicle’s condition.

B – Car is in good condition, the interior looks nice and tidy.

C – Small food’s stains or cigarette’s holes could be found inside the car.

D – Inner vehicle consists of cigarette’s mark, stains, tears or smell.

E – Interior of the car is in bad condition. Grade E means all mentioned above and even worse.

Types of Car Brokers In Mombasa
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1) The Leopard : They are a solo identity. They go about taking photos from one showroom to the next without engaging much. If they have to speak, they ask for the price from the dealer & leave silently. They advertise cars on social media platforms like twitter & facebook.
They are the best as they have a reputation to protect online so they sell good units

2) The Wolf pack : A group of individuals working together. They identify potential clients and connect them with a car

Mazda Atenza Sports
Year : 2015/07
Engine : 2000cc
Skyactiv Engine
Paddle shifts
Push to start Ignition
Reverse camera
Alloy Rims
Cloth interior
(Check Thread for price & More photos) Sleek cabin

Subaru Forester (SJ5)
Engine : 2000cc
Chassis Number:
SJ5-072920
Date of Certification:
27/10/2022
Year : 2015/12
Mileage :107785
Push to start
Alloy Rims
(Check thread for price & more photos) Symmetrical All wheel Drive
Clean interior
Push to start

Toyota Axio (Hybrid)
Year : 2015/09
Engine : 1500cc
Mileage : 94227km
Alloy Rims
Silver color
Reverse camera
Key ignition
Toyota safety sense
Kshs. 1,600,000 More photos

Mombasa Car Buying Tips
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1) Buy when It's Rainy day weather & Not Sunny day weather.

2) Buy from a Car yard not a Showroom

3) Act less interested in a car, buy at good price.

4) Pay via Bank,Do not carry Cash

5) Avoid Going to Bamburi for party before Buying. 6) Service you Car before Leaving

7) Do not come with a fixed budget

8) Avoid a particular showroom - Most of their vehicles come with gearbox issues.

9) Get a trusted Broker / Intermediary

10) Get Comprehensive insurance cover Once you sign sale agreement

Toyota Landcruiser TX
Year : 2017
Mileage : 79078km
Ex UAE
Engine : 2754cc
Diesel
5 seater
Sunroof
Cream seat covers
Reverse Camera
Push to start ignition
Kshs. 9,200,000
(Check thread for more photos) More photos

Toyota Axio
Hybrid
Pearl white color
Year : 2015/09
Mileage : 39093km
Reverse Camera
Key Ignition
Wheel caps
Automatic transmission
(Check thread for more photos & price)
#MasculinitySaturday Engine : 1500cc
Cloth Interior
Pressure pump
Kshs. 1,550,000

DISADVANTAGES OF CARS

1) They're expensive to buy, maintain and insure

2) They  contribute to global warming and climate change.

3) They cause accidents and injuries when they run people over or collide with other vehicles on the road. 4) They are designed to make money for their manufacturers rather than making our lives better or safer.
5) Cars were originally invented for transportation,but now they’re a way of making money for car companies by selling parts&giving them away as incentives to sell more cars!

Steps taken when Buying a car on Bank/Sacco Finance in Coasto

1) We Identify a vehicle
2) Its good that the client comes down to Mombasa & sees the physical unit He or she was shown. Also to aquaint himself with the showroom & also the showroom to know them.
(Thread) At this point the client will present the financing option to the showroom & a price will be agreed. Kindly note that most banks finance 80% to 70% . Saccos on the other hand can finance upto 100% of the agreed selling price.

WHAT YOU MUST CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A CAR INSURANCE COMPANY
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1) Company that pays claims promptly

As a rule, insurance companies are very aggressive when it comes to collection of premiums. Once you have signed a deal, the company will work hard to make it as easy (and urgent) for you to pay up your premiums. Your premiums payment is a revenue for the insurance company. On the other end of the stick, when you make your claim, any insurance company will not be as eager to pay out the claim. For the company, that is an expense.

PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOR MOTOR CAR DRIVERS

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Your motor private insurance policy does not cover you incase of accident.
Thats why you need to take personal accident insurance cover. Personal Accident insurance provides compensation in the event of injuries, disability or death caused solely by violent, accidental, external and visible events.

The benefits include:

Weekly payment – Pays a weekly income for the period you are out of work as a result

Insurance - 101.

HOW MODIFICATIONS AFFECT INSURANCE

(INFORMATIVE THREAD)

* Any Modification or Alteration on a vehicle that would otherwise make it function differently from manufacturer's specifications will or May lead to a Claim not being Honored by the insurance Company. What car modifications don't insurance Companies Like ?

Modifications to the engine, such as supercharging.

Altered exhaust systems.

Bodywork, including flared arches, spoilers, valances and bumpers.

Upgraded brakes.

More expensive wheels, such as light weight alloys.

HOW WITCH CRAFT WORKS IN MOMBASA.
(Thread - True Story)

A Few years in 2016 a young man from Uasin Gishu came down to Mombasa to buy a Toyota probox for His Business back at Home.
After Buying the vehicle he crossed over to the Likoni Side & proceded to Shelly Beach to catch... Views of the beach there.
Intrestingly enough He met a very beautyfull lady at shelly beach. A mdigo to be precise. digo women are blessed with everything any man could ever dream of.
That night they spent together in Mombasa town & exchanged numbers. He left for uasin gishu...

Deal of the Month 💥💥
Toyota Landcruiser Prado VXL
Year : 2016
Engine : 2800cc
Diesel
Sunroof
Red wine color
Automatic Transmission
Leather Seats
Push Start
7 seater
Foglights
360 degrees camera
(Check thread for price & more photos) Mileage : 53280km
Top speed : 200kmph

BUYING A CAR ON HIRE PURCHASE IN MOMBASA KENYA ?
FOLLOW THESE STEPS

1) Identify a genuine Broker/Intermediary to do the ground work for you by scouting & checking for units in good condition. vehicle grading , mechanical condition & mileage are important when checking a vehicle.
have your broker send you photos & videos of the car to verify its existence

2) Once A car has been identified arrange to come down. Take a flight so that you arrive fresh & not feeling tired. If you must come by bus then it means you will have to spend a

Ford Ranger
▪️Mileage.57976km
▪️Fuel Type.Diesel
▪️Engine Capacity: 3200cc
▪️Year: 2015
▪️Transmission: Automatic
▪️Drive Type: 4WD
▪️Ext Color: Orange
▪️Int. Color: Black
Check thread for more features & price Additional features:

3.2L turbo diesel,Good performance and sufficient overtaking ability, 6 Speed automatic gear, Feels right at home off-road, Double cabin, Ford Synced infotainment system with Bluetooth, Cruise control,

Toyota Landcruiser
Year : 2008
Black color
7 seater
Engine : 4600cc petrol
V8 engine
KDG number
Kshs. 6,500,000 Leather seats

Last Thread of 2022

Today we debunk on the Japanese auction grading system. Auction cars come with a piece of paper that shows the overall condition of a car. Once you have received a car, & you can compare the actual vehicle with the car map on the auction sheet. The car map; This is in the bottom right corner of the auction sheet. On the map, the number after the letter denotes the severity of the damage. 1 = light, 2 = moderate, 3 = significant , 4 = major

How To Do A CVT Transmission Fluid Change.

(Long Informative Thread)

Transmission fluid is a vital part of any car. It helps cool and lubricate the various moving parts in your transmission. Without it, those parts won’t get the lubrication and cooling properties they need. The transmission will overheat and fail. This in turn would lead to a large repair bill. When the fluid gets too dirty, it can no longer lubricate and cool the transmission.