Car Expert Defends R492K Price Tag on Toyota Belta: "They're New From the Factory"

• Kenya's automotive industry is influenced by various factors, including whether cars are new or used, which significantly impacts their pricing
• New cars, often termed "zero mileage," are directly imported from manufacturers and typically command higher prices compared to used models
• Gladys Munyori, a Toyota expert, says that zero-mileage cars come with advantages such as manufacturer warranties and reduced maintenance expenses, contributing to their higher prices

The automotive industry in Kenya is dynamic and various factors influence the cost of various cars.

One of the main factors determining the price of a car is whether it is new, used abroad, or locally used.

New cars, also referred to as zero-mileage cars, are either imported directly from the manufacturer or assembled or manufactured locally.

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Price difference between zero mileage and used cars

Gladys Munyori, an automotive saleslady, made a TikTok video to explain to her audience why a new Toyota Belta is going at the quoted price.

In the video, Gladys Munyori explained that the Toyota Belta was being offered at R492K, noting that a car directly out of the factory costs more than a used model since everything is still brand new.

"Gari zero mileage, you get them from R490K upwards... They are new from the factory," said Munyori.

She explained that the number plate could not accurately tell a new car from a used unit because vehicles are assigned new plates after being imported into the country.

Munyori explained that zero-mileage cars have various advantages that make them more expensive than used cars.

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"The zero mileage units have what we call manufacturer's warranty, which like Toyota in Kenya gives 5 years or 150,000km. This gives peace of mind. Zero mileage are also 'maintenance free' and only servicing is required so less expenses in the first like 8 years of the life of the car. Other advantages includes the durability because they are custom made for a particular country or region," Munyori elaborated.

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Source: TUKO.co.ke