A new car is the second-largest purchase you'll ever make, right after your home. So, like any big purchase decision, it's smart to put some thought into finding your perfect car in Mombasa before making that leap. It can be a process fraught with disappointments and frustrations, but we're here to guide you each step of the way.
- Do not come to this city blindly without any references. Everybody is a broker once you tell them you've come for a car. Your interests are not catered for in such situations. Utashikanishwa na any car at first sight .
- Never carry cash. All transactions are to be done through bank transfer.
- The best showrooms are Pakistani-owned. These men are not greedy! Their profit margins are reasonable compared to other showrooms.
- Be on the lookout for vehicles that have been in use by the showroom and put up for sale as new. Verify the mileage at the time of inspection with the current mileage on the odometer.
- Avoid brokers who walk and stand in groups outside showrooms. too many interests combined into a single deal. 90% of the time, you will be conned .
- Do not sign sale agreements or pay without having a comprehensive look at the vehicle.
- Ask for auction sheets to check on the grading of the vehicle you are about to buy.
- Service your vehicle before driving back to the upcountry . Change oil filters, air filters, spark plugs , worn out wipers etc.
- Do your identity and the riveting of car parts before leaving Mombasa. Cars from showrooms are prime targets for theft. Fit Tracking devices too .
- Hybrid cars with a mileage close to 150,000 or above 150,000 are a red flag to avoid at all cost!
- Leave early in the morning to avoid night driving.
- In case you make a stop over at Mtito Andei, be on the lookout for car thieves. Most cars disappear at this point. midway into their journey to Nairobi.
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