Car maintenance
Getting scammed in Kenya, or as we say, kuchezwa, is real – almost everywhere. Perhaps one of the top ones that’d likely get you running mad is car fraud. A few months back, a friend got a beautiful deal for a sleek Nissan Note. He went with his mechanic to
Car maintenance
Ever heard the one about this Kenyan bazuu who goes to a house bash and made everyone leave the house? He bends over at the door, unties his shoelaces, kicks off the boots and gets in… And just like that, the party was over! 😂 You could hear some of the
Car maintenance
Ever wondered when it’s time to say goodbye to your old tyres? It’s not just about aesthetics – your safety on the road depends on it. Think about it: your tyres are the only part of your car that actually touches the road. They’re your lifeline to grip,
Car maintenance
Ever sat on a table at a bar where everyone there owns a car? The amount of advice on car maintenance that flows is usually overwhelming. Everyone seems to have an opinion on how to care for your car, with everyone trying to win you over. Well, keep in mind,
Car maintenance
Kenya, our home, is a land of diverse climates and terrains. From the sun-soaked coast to the rugged highlands, the hot, dusty roads of Turkana to the wet and slippery paths in Kericho, Kisii, and its environs, driving conditions can vary drastically. As a car owner, understanding how to care
Car maintenance
Brakes. They’re magical car parts. They keep you from crashing into things and matatus on the road – woe unto you if this happens on the Kenyan roads. Yet, as important as they are, we hardly think about them until they start screeching like a bad karaoke singer. You don’
Car maintenance
Let’s talk safety, folks. Car safety, that is. With roads getting busier by the minute, having a car that’s got your back is extremely important. No one wants to be involved in a nasty accident, and that is why you should always make use of your car’s
car care
Ever been stuck with a car that won’t start just when you need it most? You turn the key and hear… nothing. It’s like your car decided to have a bad day too. This is worse if you have an emergency – maybe running late for a meeting or
Car maintenance
A few weeks ago, Juma, a friend was travelling to say hello to his in-laws in Bungoma. He’d fueled his car, the fuel gauge confidently declaring that he’s got hundreds of kilometers to go. So, he kicked back, relaxed, and pumped the fuel. Six hours later, his beloved
Car maintenance
Buying a car for the first time is such an exhilarating experience. From the moment you drive off the part of that dealership, to your parking lot at home…you’re always smiling. At 2 AM in the night, you’ll be up, right there beside your car thinking, “Ama
Car maintenance
Have you ever left the house in a hurry, you’re running late for work, a date or that family gathering, you hop into your ride, turn the key, and… nothing? You try again and again before you realise that your car’s decided to take a nap at the
Car maintenance
Picture this: You’re cruising along the winding roads of the Great Rift Valley, and the golden savannah of Maasai Mara stretches out before you like a scene from ‘The Lion King’. The sun is setting, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink that would make even the