Car Buying Tips
What to check before buying a locally used car
A short, practical checklist you can use on the forecourt — from logbook details to the things worth listening for on a test drive.
18 June 2026 · 5 min read
Blog
Advice from the yard
Short, practical pieces on buying, running and importing vehicles in Kenya.
Vehicle Guides
Petrol, diesel or hybrid: what makes sense on Kenyan roads
Fuel type affects running costs more than most buyers expect. Here is how the three options compare for typical Kenyan use.
30 May 2026 · 6 min read
Maintenance
Keeping your car healthy in coastal humidity
Salt air and humidity are hard on vehicles. A few simple habits make a real difference to how a car ages in Mombasa.
12 May 2026 · 4 min read
Financing
Understanding vehicle financing in Kenya
Deposits, loan periods and interest rates explained in plain language, so you can compare offers with confidence.
27 April 2026 · 5 min read
Importation
Importing a vehicle: what to expect
From sourcing and shipping to clearance and registration, an overview of how an imported vehicle reaches your hands.
5 April 2026 · 7 min read
Mombasa Automotive Market
The Mombasa used car market: a buyer's view
What buyers at the coast tend to look for, and how that shapes the vehicles that hold their value locally.
19 March 2026 · 4 min read