Before buying a car, we’re faced with two dilemmas – to buy locally or to import. They are both good options that will guarantee results. However, the biggest difference between whether to buy locally or import a car in Kenya is the cost. With the ever-changing tax laws, it’s not easy to track the importation costs of a motor vehicle in the country. Therefore, most people opt to buy locally from dealers. It’s also a general assumption that it’s more expensive to import a car.  while there’s no definite conclusion on which of these options is cheaper, there are ways to reduce costs while importing a car. Here are some tips that make it cheaper to import a car in Kenya. Purchase Period Just like any other market, the car market has an on-peak and off-peak season. During the off-peak season, cars are cheaper…

Many car dealerships in the country offer car trade-in as a method to finance your new car. Since the concept is fairly new, most people are oblivious to its benefits and how it actually works. Doing a car trade-in is a fairly simple process and when done right, you get your money’s worth. Usually, the main concern people have while doing a car trade-in is how get the best value. Of course, most dealerships will try and shortchange you. However, with the right information, you’ll be able to get the right price for your car. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do a car trade-in. Always Do Your Research Research is important to know what the market price is for your car. If you go to a dealership blindly, they will give you the lowest figure to get you to cough up more…

Buying a secondhand car is much like buying any secondhand item. The risks and rewards might be bigger since it’s a big purchase. However, you’ll encounter similar ups and downs as we discussed in Pros & Cons Of Buying A Locally Used Car. This also happens to be the most preferred method of acquiring a car, especially in the Kenyan market. Therefore, deciding whether to buy a secondhand car is only half the battle. A lot of things come into play that you should keep in mind. Here are some things to consider when buying a secondhand car. Do Your Research It’s not as simple as contacting a seller and buying the car. You need to ensure you know what you’re getting yourself into. Research on the car’s resale value, if it has any common defects and how suitable it is to your needs….