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
We all know the saying: "Cheap is expensive." Nowhere is this truer than in the used car market. A cheap car isn't always a good-value car. That "deal" you got can quickly become your most expensive mistake. That car may be hiding rust, a
It’s that time of year again. Black November deals are flashing everywhere. That dream car you’ve been salivating for, you can now afford it. The price is low. Unbelievably low. The ad says "urgent sale, leaving the country." You feel that itch to click, call, and
You’ve seen it. Your neighbour puts a "For Sale" sign on his Toyota Vitz, and before you even finish saying, “na iko clean,” it’s gone. Meanwhile, that sleek-looking European saloon down the road has been gathering dust for three months. It’s not witchcraft. It’s
The most satisfying thing when selling a car is knowing that you got value for money. And when you put in the good work: polish it, service it, and get the paperwork sorted, you're usually on your way to getting good money for that Toyota Probox. But what
Every year, November sets off a rush in Kenya's car market. People are upgrading before the holidays. Families are prepping for December travel. Businesses are freeing up cash or renewing their fleets. For car sellers, this is the sweet spot where high buyer demand meets fast-moving deals. Add
You've decided to sell your car. Sawa. You’ve had good times, maybe a few bad ones (hello, Nanyuki road potholes). Now, you want to get the best possible price for it. Here’s the secret: The difference between a "low-ball" offer and a "top-shilling&
Let's talk about your car. You love it (most days). But those garage bills? Zinachoma. Every time a small light comes on, you feel your wallet get lighter. The mech is a great person, but you don't need to be on their speed dial for every
You've just bought your dream car. That Nissan saloon is gleaming, the papers are sorted, and you're ready to hit the road. Then someone asks, "Do you have comprehensive or just TPO?" You freeze. Your brain goes blank. Here's the truth: most
It’s a thing we don’t wish on anyone, but we often inevitably experience it while driving – car accidents. That horrible sound. The collision. The sudden jolt. Your heart thumps, and the impatient Kenyan drivers (and some with bad driving habits) are already hooting. It’s a proper mess,
If there is something we all dread, and it almost always happens, it is being stopped by the police. The signal comes. The hand waves you over. Your stomach does a backflip. That sudden feeling of panic is real. Even if your car is spotless and your driving is perfect,