Choosing a Car Around Your Nairobi Routine

Write down a normal week before choosing a car. Include commuting, school runs, shopping, visits and parking arrangements. The vehicle that suits a long open-road journey may feel different in a tight apartment car park, so assess the setting in which you will use it most.

At the viewing, check visibility and the ease of entering and leaving the cabin. Bring the bags, pushchair or other items that regularly travel with you. If several people share the car, let each driver adjust the seat and mirrors and confirm that they can reach the controls comfortably.

A test drive should help you judge the car's fit for your routine. Ask for a route that includes ordinary junctions, low-speed manoeuvres and a suitable place to park. Note your observations instead of relying on an advertised fuel figure to describe the whole ownership experience.

Before committing, find out where you would service the exact model and request quotations for routine work. Include parking and other recurring expenses in your planning. Use our local photo galleries to shortlist cars, then ask the team to clarify any specification that is not recorded in the listing.