www.eastafricanized.com wrote:manual vehicles are more expensive
Probably only certain performance cars... In all other cases, manuals are cheaper... a lot cheaper in UK.... even in Kenya... and if you import a manual and intend to re-sell... utajiongelesha.
wanyuru wrote:contact one @ JKMwatha
Asante... a pint on me.
seppuku wrote:I have read quite a number of threads here on Wazua about vehicle importation and learned a lot from them....
... Any other relevant contributions will be highly appreciated as well.
Cars in UK lose more than half their value (from new) in less than 3 years
Vky has certainly given you good info there.
but just to add, shipping a vehicle is hardly risky... [Don't quote me]. 99% of cars are shipped bila added insurance.... including high value cars.
There is risk in buying cars without viewing or knowing what to look out for. As Vky says, its wise to have someone in UK who knows a thing or two about buying cars and what to look out for...
eg...
- a car could be 'cloned' so even if you do a search on the history/status, it picks up the details of the original car... you will need to check chassis no. on windscreen/engine/chassis or anywhere else for tamper evidence.
- if a car has 'budget tyres', it is possible that the previous owner was cutting costs and that may tell you something about maintenance.
When buying a car, avoid telling the seller, that you intend to export it. I have known sellers who are only too happy to sell you junk, knowing that there's no way you will return the car once shipped.
Unless you have a better way, consider additional costs. Pay someone to get the car for you. It may cost you less in the long run.