Owning a car changes everything in your life. You should meet my friend Steve. A few years ago, we’d be busy having a serious conversation and then he goes silent, looks at his Mercedes Benz 200D 1985, and goes, “Na ununue gari bro, hata kama ni Demio. We haujui
Festive season selling is wild. Buyers are everywhere, wallets are full, and everyone's in a rush. You'd think this makes car selling easy, right? Wrong. The same urgency that brings buyers might also brings chaos. It’s only natural, and some sellers panic, price haphazardly, skip
Your car could be worth more this December than any other month of the year. Seriously. Bonuses are dropping, buyers have cash burning holes in their pockets, and everyone needs wheels for upcountry trips. And with a used car market that’s thriving, your well-maintained ride could save someone up
Thinking of importing a used car after July 1st, 2025? You might want to read this first. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a sweeping overhaul of how import duties are calculated for second-hand cars. The updated Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) schedule replaces the 2019 benchmarks and could
Love is in the air! And while roses and chocolates are sweet, let’s be honest—they’re a little cliché. This Valentine’s Day, why not go beyond the ordinary and surprise your special someone with a gift that truly lasts? Imagine the joy of handing over the keys
Smart Driving and Fuel-Efficient Cars to Beat Rising Fuel Costs If you’ve been behind the wheel lately, then you’ve definitely felt the pinch at the pump. With fuel prices in Kenya creeping higher and higher, motorists everywhere are scrambling for ways to cut costs without sacrificing their mobility.
Are you in the market for a new car? Before you start scrolling through international listings or eyeing that fancy import, let’s chat about why buying from a local dealership might just be the smartest move you’ll make this year. Let’s dive into why sticking close to
Are you thinking of selling your car in Nairobi? If so, you’re probably wondering how to get the best possible resale value – especially in a city where the car market is ever-changing na kugonwa ni rahisi. As exciting as Nairobi’s car market, selling your car here can be
Not long ago, this proud friend of mine went on TikTok to rant about ‘fake friends.’ He said they were discouraging him from buying a car in December because kuna majukumu mob ( many competing needs). They told him the prices were high, and then he went ahead and bought an
Once in a taxi ride home from an event, I had a conversation with the car owner. It was a sleek Toyota Sienta. Clean, hybrid version with a mileage of 73,000 km or so. We got to talking about where he bought it (of course he said he imported
You know what December doesn't need? Another headache. You've got relatives asking for lifts to shags, holiday expenses piling up, and somehow, you're supposed to squeeze in buying or selling a car too. The usual route? Chaos. Sellers drowning in lowball offers and others
Getting approved for a car loan feels like winning. Lender says yes, dealer shakes your hand, and suddenly that Toyota Axio you've been eyeing is almost yours. What nobody mentions during that celebration? The real test starts after you sign. Many Kenyans walk into car financing focused purely
The “Loan Approved” notification hits different. For a moment, you feel like you’ve unlocked adulthood on hard mode. The dream car suddenly feels closer, and your brain starts planning road trips before the ink on the agreement even dries. But here’s the thing: approval is only the starting
A used car can fool you twice. First with a shiny price tag that looks friendly. Then with a loan that slowly turns that “good deal” into an expensive regret. And more often than not, the culprit is hiding in plain sight: the deposit. Most Kenyan buyers, at least those
The Festive Season is here, and the deals are sweet, at least that’s what every other dealer will say – save “thousands of shillings” for that dream car. Cool. But before you throw caution to the wind and say, “Ah, this deal is a jackpot! Siachi!” simply because “the deals
People sell cars for so many reasons, and for the used-car market here in Kenya, you are easily going to encounter a description like: * Toyota Mark X. * YOM: 2011 * Engine: 2500cc * Condition: "gearbox inaleta shida kidogo. * Price: Ksh 700k Your brain lights up. You think, "Ah, hiyo ni
December is here. And you know what that means – deals! Everyone is hunting for a good one before the year shuts down. For you as a car seller, well, what you’re probably thinking is one thing: price. You want the highest possible figure. That's perfectly fair. But
Everyone seems to be selling a car. You see "great deals" on your WhatsApp group. Your cousin knows a guy. Facebook Marketplace is overflowing. But what makes a "deal" good? Is it just a low price tag? Or is it a car that won't
Back in 2023, a good friend of mine sold his car for quick cash to fund his master’s degree programme at USIU. It was a BMW 118i. He sold it for Ksh 1.85M. Quick deal, cash in hand, everyone happy. The guy he sold it to, two weeks
Everyone wants the best price for their used car. That's a given. But most sellers just list their car online with a few not-so-great photos and... wait. They hope for a miracle. They think getting a good deal is about luck. Manze, it's not. Selling a
