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What many excited buyers of used cars for sale in Japan fail to consider are the import rules for their respective countries. Import cars’ regulations for Kenya are different from those in Uganda and Tanzania, so if you are planning to bring in a vehicle or two into Kenya, you should follow the guidelines on importation. Doing so assures you that you won’t encounter difficulties in the import process—there have been times when Kenyans have already paid for their car purchase, only to find out later that the vehicles are not permitted in the country. The key to successfully importing cars into Kenya is to select vehicles that fall within the criteria set by the Kenya Revenue Authority and have them undergo a roadworthiness inspection in Japan prior to being shipped to Mombasa. One of the criteria for importation is the vehicle’s age limit. According to Kenya’s import law, motor vehicles over eight years in age are not allowed to be imported into the country, and Kenya Customs are very strict about this. It is strongly advised that buyers choose cars that are below eight years old from the date of First Registration. Buyers should also verify that the interval between the date of manufacture and the registration date of the car should not exceed one year. Another criteria is driving orientation. Import cars regulations state that only right-hand drive vehicles are permitted into Kenya, so buyers should only choose from the stock of RHD vehicles from exporters. Upon inspection, the odometer status and reading should be verified to show that the meter has not been tampered with in any way—a tampered unit is immediately disqualified as an import. This pre-shipment inspection not only checks the odometer accuracy but the other parts and functions of the car as well, to make sure it is fit to be driven on Kenya’s roads. The inspection will be carried out by JEVIC, or the Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Center, which has been the appointed institution by the Kenya Bureau of Standards. The inspection is a thorough process where the car’s safety and mechanical functions are tested to make sure that vehicles for export are safe, retain the Japanese standard of quality, and meet Kenya’s quality standards. Cars that pass the inspection are issued a certificate which is a major requirement in the import application. If you need more information about import cars regulations, there is one company that can help. Tradecarview is known as Japan’s largest online marketplace of pre-owned cars, and they have just opened their satellite store in the Westlands district in Nairobi. You can visit their office at the ground floor of the West Plaza, a brand-new building right across the Sarit Center. Their staff can answer your questions and assist you in looking for used cars for sale in Japan. Information and assistance are easily accessible when you drop by the tradecarview Kenya store, where you can use brand-new iMac computers to search the website for the car that you want. Yu can use the advanced search form to specify that you are looking for a car that is below eight years old. The company staff can also help you and even give advice on the best models that would meet your needs, keeping in mind the import cars regulations for Kenya.
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