4 Used Car Selling Myths that are Just Myths (And How Peach Cars Can Help)

There are a lot of stories about selling cars online that frankly, inaeza kuingiza baridi sana. Stories about buyers who vanish after a negotiation, cars that sit unsold for months, or shady dealers who disappear with your logbook. Entertaining to listen to, yes, but most of them don’t hold water anymore.

The truth is, selling your car today doesn’t need to be a gamble or a test of patience. Let’s bust a few myths and see why selling your car to Peach Cars makes the process straightforward, transparent, and, dare we say, actually pleasant. 

Myth 1: “You’ll Always Get a Better Price Selling Privately”

Sure, everyone has that relative who advises: “Sell it privately, so you pocket all the cash.” Sounds ideal, but let’s be real, selling privately in Kenya means:

• Answering endless “Gari bado iko?” messages on WhatsApp and SMS.
• Wading through a sea of lowball offers from tyre-kickers.
• Setting up test drives with total strangers, sometimes with zero accountability.
• Chasing up payments and handling sketchy buyers.
• Spending weeks or even months on the market without a sale.

The Peach advantage? We get rid of the middleman. List your car once, and we’ll handle everything about marketing it to buyers. We:

• Vet the buyers
• Handle the test drives
• Bargain for you

And for a 4.75% success fee on the sale (the comprehensive package). That often nets you more than private sales, minus the loss of weekends and sanity.

Myth 2: “All Online Offers Are Scams”

We’ve all heard the horror stories, fake buyers, ghosted sellers, vanishing deposits. To be fair, the Kenyan market has earned its share of caution.

But don’t paint all platforms with that brush. Peach Cars raises the bar:

• Escrow-secured payments: Buyer pays into escrow; funds released only once the car, logbook, and keys are delivered. Neither party gets left hanging.
• 288-point inspections: Every listed car undergoes a thorough check. Sellers get the report, so buyers know what they're getting.
• Paperwork done for you: NTSA logbook transfers? Covered. You just wait for your payout with less drama.

As one journalist noted after nearly being conned on another platform:

“Peach Cars… verifies all the cars sold on their website… the team uses an escrow payment process… the money I deposit is not released to the seller until I am satisfied…”

Handy Tips to Avoid Scams

FYI, to avoid some of those common car-selling scams:

• Never pay advance deposits to strangers.
• Always verify the NTSA logbook against the car’s VIN.
• Be suspicious of offers that seem too good to be true (because they usually are!).
• Use Peach Cars or other licensed dealers to avoid falling into common traps.

Myth 3: “I Need to Be a Tech Wizard to Sell My Car Online”

If you can send a WhatsApp sticker, email, or WhatsApp voice notes, you’ve got what it takes, honestly:

• Book an inspection online, or walk into Peach Car’s Lang’ata, Lavington, or Windsor outlet.
• After inspection, we’ll value, list, and market your ride.
• Want to kick back? Leave your car in their yard for viewings, cleaning, or even minor sprucing.
• We guide you through the NTSA process, via WhatsApp or call, and walk you through each step.
• Relax as serious buyers come knocking.
• Get updates on all offers and negotiations.
• Get your money safely after the sale.

Plus, there’s always a friendly customer service team ready to answer any question or help you through the process.

Myth 4: "Selling My Car Online Takes Ages"

Sometimes people think online sales drag on forever because of all the back-and-forth, unclear offers, or waiting on flaky buyers. Well, if you do it privately, it might – unless you Peach It!.

Why It’s Faster with Peach Cars

• On average, car listings get sold within a month or less on Peach Cars. Thanks to our extensive marketing network, both online and physically (car bazaars, social media, and events), your car gets maximum exposure to genuine buyers.

Myth Busting in Action, Cars You’ll Find With Us

Here’s a taste of the cars sellers like you list on our site (with links to real listings):

• Toyota Vitz – Nairobi’s hustler’s ride, fuel saver, small but tough.
• Nissan Note – Roomy, practical, and modern.
• Honda Fit – Spacious, with quirky “Magic Seats” for extra luggage.
• Mazda Demio – Stylish efficiency with Skyactiv tech.
• Toyota Axio – Executive comfort meets reliability.

The best part? You can easily use Peach Insight to sell your car on our platform. Using the link, you can fill in every small detail and get an estimate of how much you can get from it – whether for an upgrade, a trade-in, or cash!

That said…

Selling your car online doesn’t need to feel risky or stressful. With us, it’s like handing your ride over to a trusted friend who takes care of everything, marketing, inspections, safe payments, and paperwork. You skip the drama of no-shows and lowballers, and still get a great deal.

At Peach Cars, we make selling smart, safe, and simple. Give us a call at 0709 726900 and discover why selling your car should always be a simple, transparent, and worry-free experience!