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Inspection GuideHow to tell if a used car has been in an accident in Kenya? Learn the 6-step body-language inspection: cut-and-shut frames, repainted panels, and airbag scams.
Budget GuideKenya's 20/3/8 rule: 20% cash deposit, 36-month max loan, 8% of gross salary per month. Here is the 2026 salary-to-car ceiling math.
Buyer GuideWhat happens to a car after 100,000 km in Kenya? Learn the 100k maintenance cliff, timing belt risks, CVT fluid traps, and how to buy a solid 100k-km car.
Budget GuideIs a Toyota Aqua or Fielder hybrid worth it in Kenya? Compare EPRA KSh 214/L fuel savings against the KSh 300k battery replacement trap and 2-year payback math.
Buyer GuideIn Kenya, vehicle ownership lives in the NTSA eCitizen registry. Learn how to verify a broker's "authority to sell" — the 3 non-negotiable proof points, the 5-step protocol, and how to avoid KSh 500k logbook scams.
Budget GuideCan KSh 1M buy a reliable car in Kenya? Avoid the KSh 250k hidden expense trap. Discover top models, import math, and the 75/25 budget playbook.
Insurance GuideDiscover how car insurance underwriting rules in Kenya work in 2026. Avoid claim rejections, hidden excesses, and learn how to lock your sum insured.
Buyer GuideAvoid KSh 400,000 gearbox & hybrid repair traps! Discover the 3 most popular imported cars in Kenya you should think twice about before buying.
Buyer GuideLearn how to buy repossessed cars at bank auctions in Kenya. Avoid the As-Is Where-Is trap, calculate hidden repair stacks & pass eCitizen logbook audits.
Import GuideWondering whether to import a car or buy locally in Kenya? Compare total costs, 45-day timelines, hidden port fees, warranties, and KSh 250k savings.
Logbook GuideExpose fake e-Logbooks, hidden bank liens, and clone cars in Kenya. Learn NTSA eCitizen verification and MPSR collateral search before paying a shilling.
Asset FinanceLearn how to secure 80%-90% car asset financing in Kenya in 14 days. Avoid bank loan rejections with our 7-step document & CRB checklist.
Inspection GuideAvoid buying a lemon in Kenya. Discover the top 5 mechanical checks—cooling, suspension, brakes, engine, rust—before paying a deposit.
Asset FinanceDiscover how Kenyan bank valuation formulas cap your car loan limit. Learn how to prevent the KES 160K valuation gap nightmare before buying. 2026 guide.
Asset FinanceBuying a car in Kenya? Discover why a 12% flat rate hire purchase costs KSh 165,000+ more than a bank loan and leaves you vulnerable to repossession.
Import GuideKenyan import duty is calculated using the Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) template published by the KRA. In this guide, we break down how depreciation offsets, excise duty, VAT, and railway development levy affect your final clearance cost at Mombasa port.
Import GuideImporting a car to Kenya requires strict compliance with the NTSA and KRA 8-year age limit rule. Learn how this limit is calculated based on the year of first registration, and discover common pitfalls that importers face when shipping vehicles close to the December cutoff.
Logbook GuideTransferring car ownership in Kenya is now digital via the the NTSA service portal on eCitizen. We outline the steps required for both seller and buyer to initiate, pay, and approve transfers, avoiding delays and ensuring a smooth update of your logbook details.
Import GuideLearn how to read Japanese auction sheets in Kenya. Decode grades, spot fake Grade 4.5 imports, catch rolled odometers, and save KSh 150,000 before buying.
Import GuideLearn how QISJ pre-shipment inspection protects Kenya car imports from port seizure, radiation & odometer fraud under KS 1515. Get certified CoR today.
Import GuideThe port clearance process in Mombasa can be complex and expensive if delayed. We walk you through the entire timeline from IDF application, submitting JEVIC/QISJ certs, customs declaration, and terminal payments to driving your car out of the port.
Buyer GuideAre Chinese cars like BYD, Chery, and Haval worth buying in Kenya? Read the 2026 guide on official VIN warranties, grey import traps, and 3-year resale math.