Car Import Process Made Simple with Carhoot
Carhoot provides an easy, transparent, and safe way for you to buy a high quality car.
Transparent and trusted import process
Step 1: Client Request
Professional inspection is done on each car we sell, and a detailed report is presented to the buyer. We do not ley you buy blind!
2. Car Purchase
Use the Carhoot app to connect with our agents, securely review and sign your contract, track your payments, and track your car delivery.
3. Shipping
Get a 6-month engine and gearbox warranty on all eligible cars. We trust our quality and will guarantee all cars maintained through our service providers.
Step 4: Document Preparation
Professional inspection is done on each car we sell, and a detailed report is presented to the buyer. We do not ley you buy blind!
Step 5: Vehicle Registration
Use the Carhoot app to connect with our agents, securely review and sign your contract, track your payments, and track your car delivery.
6. Doorstep Delivery
Get a 6-month engine and gearbox warranty on all eligible cars. We trust our quality and will guarantee all cars maintained through our service providers.
Car Import FAQs
The import process takes 45 days after deposit and car selection. We handle the entire process, including shipping, clearance, registration, duty payment, and doorstep delivery.
Yes. Carhoot now offers financing for import units. Contact our agent for details.
- KRA PIN — This is the taxman’s certificate in Kenya
- National ID or Alien ID — This is your identification card
- TIMS registration — an online portal under the NTSA website where car ownership, transfer, and management happens
- In the case you don’t have any of the above documents, you can appoint a proxy to hold ownership on your behalf as you process your documents, but note, the insurance will be registered under their name as well.
- Carhoot offers consultation sessions to explain our customers on the ownership experience in Kenya. Give us a call.
