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How to Change Mazda Demio From Japanese to English: A Simple Guide for Kenyan Drivers

How to Change Mazda Demio From Japanese to English: A Simple Guide for Kenyan Drivers

Buyer's Guide & Tips

You just imported a Mazda Demio and found the infotainment system, dashboard or controls are in Japanese? You’re not alone — this is one of the most...

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How to Calculate Fuel Consumption Per KM in Kenya: Easy Steps for Every Driver

How to Calculate Fuel Consumption Per KM in Kenya: Easy Steps for Every Driver

Buyer's Guide & Tips

Fuel prices in Kenya are rising and if you’ve ever suspected your car is using more fuel than it should, you’re not alone. Whether you drive in Nairo...

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How to Reset Tyre Pressure on a Mazda CX-5: Step-by-Step Guide for Kenyan Drivers

How to Reset Tyre Pressure on a Mazda CX-5: Step-by-Step Guide for Kenyan Drivers

Safety & Maintenance

Ever had your Mazda CX-5 show the “Tyre Pressure Warning Light” on the dashboard even after checking and inflating the tyres? You’re not alone. This...

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Types of Number Plates in Kenya: What They Mean and How to Identify Them

Types of Number Plates in Kenya: What They Mean and How to Identify Them

Buyer's Guide & Tips

Ever wondered what those number plates on Kenyan roads really mean? Whether it’s the common black-on-white or those weird red, green or blue ones — e...

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What Is Ground Clearance in Cars? Everything Kenyan Drivers Need to Know

What Is Ground Clearance in Cars? Everything Kenyan Drivers Need to Know

Buyer's Guide & Tips

Ever found yourself stuck on a speed bump in Rongai or heard that painful scrape under your car while leaving a parking lot in Nairobi? Yep — that’s...

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Car Seat Belts & Safety Seats: What Every Parent and Driver Needs to Know

Car Seat Belts & Safety Seats: What Every Parent and Driver Needs to Know

Safety & Maintenance

Let’s be real — most of us have struggled with a car seat at some point. Whether you’re a parent trying to install your child’s seat or a driver wond...

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Driving Distance: How Close Is Too Close When You’re Behind the Wheel?

Driving Distance: How Close Is Too Close When You’re Behind the Wheel?

Safety & Maintenance

Ever driven behind a car in Nairobi traffic and felt like you were playing a high-stakes version of bumper cars? Or maybe you’ve been tailgated on Th...

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Thinking of Taking a Driving Course in Kenya? Here’s Everything You Need to Know!

Thinking of Taking a Driving Course in Kenya? Here’s Everything You Need to Know!

Buyer's Guide & Tips

Thinking of joining a driving school in Kenya? You’re not alone — thousands of Kenyans sign up every year to get behind the wheel, whether it’s for p...

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Car Mufflers: What They Do, Why They Matter — and the Rising Threat of Muffler Theft

Car Mufflers: What They Do, Why They Matter — and the Rising Threat of Muffler Theft

Buyer's Guide & Tips

When most people hear the term muffler, they think of the sound their car makes — or doesn’t make. But behind that quiet engine purr lies a component...

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A Beginner's Guide to Car Mods in Kenya (That Won’t Get You in Trouble)

A Beginner's Guide to Car Mods in Kenya (That Won’t Get You in Trouble)

Buyer's Guide & Tips

Want to give your car some personality? You’re not alone. In Kenya, car modification—commonly known as “modding”—is becoming more popular among young...

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Why Cars in Mombasa Rust Faster Than in Nairobi – The Coastal Car Conundrum

Why Cars in Mombasa Rust Faster Than in Nairobi – The Coastal Car Conundrum

Safety & Maintenance

If you’ve ever been to a Kenyan car yard or talked to a mechanic, you’ve probably heard the warning: “Hii gari ni ya Mombasa… imeanza kurust.”...

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Why Cars Are So Expensive in Kenya: Understanding Import Duties, Taxes, and Market Forces

Why Cars Are So Expensive in Kenya: Understanding Import Duties, Taxes, and Market Forces

Buyer's Guide & Tips

Buying a car in Kenya—new or used—feels like a financial marathon. A compact hatchback that costs KSh 500,000 in Japan ends up in Nairobi at nearly d...

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