Guide To Export Used Cars To Kenya

Buying a used car is often the cheaper route to owning quality autos due to the reduced cost. With the increased market in Africa, most dealers in the United Kingdom are opting to export their used cars to the new market. However, dealers must beware of existing regulations before exporting their valuable autos. In this guide, we expound on everything you need to export used cars to Kenya.

Kenya Car Importation Rules

Before deciding to export used cars to Kenya, make sure that the autos are not older than eight years. The Kenyan government issued a directive for all cars registered eight years or more to be impounded and destroyed upon reaching the port. Additionally, Kenya only allows for registration of vehicles driven on the right hand side. All vehicles driven on the left are rejected unless they are special purposes such as ambulances.

The Kenyan government is also strict on the road-worthiness of cars imported to her soil. All car imports to the country are therefore subjected to Road Worthiness and safety tests. All imports must therefore meet this requirement and be accompanied by a certificate from JEVIC or QISJ, the bodies tasked with ensuring compliance.

Documents Required

Before a car can be shipped overseas, it must satisfy some paper work imposed by the UK customs. Be ready with the car’s log book, inspection documents, KRA pin, bills of lading, invoices, marine insurance and receipts for the transaction. However, this should not be a great deal if you are exporting through an established dealer. Most car exportation dealers collect all the required documentation on your behalf.

Shipping Options

There are two shipping options used in the transportation of cars worldwide. A car is said to be shipped through Roll ON Roll OFF if it is driven on its wheels to and from the shipping vessel. Given the advancement of cargo handling today, RoRo is becoming the universal means of transporting autos. Cars, trucks and semi-trucks are commonly transported using this method.

You may also choose to transport your car inside a container although you will be charged higher. This shipping option is preferable for highly priced cars or if you are transporting the auto alongside other goods. Shipping to Kenya from the UK typically takes 21 — 30 days for both options.

Other Factors to Consider

If you are exporting your used car to Kenya through a dealership, choose a dealer who will deliver the cargo to the required location. A dealer who assists you through the cargo preparation to the delivery stages saves you much labour, stress, and money. Apart from affordable pricing, a shipping company that keeps proper track and communication to clients is the ultimate choice.