Epic Road trips: Take a 4X4 from Nairobi to Masai Mara

Cut almost in half by the Equator, Kenya has wonderful climate. It is mostly warm throughout the year. Kenya is home to the Big Five beasts – Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino and Leopard. Taking an Africa road trip to one of the biggest game reserves in East Africa, the Masai Mara, is the best way to see the land, experience the culture and see the wildlife.

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Import a Car to Zambia Q&A: Duty, Levies & Shipping (Updated for 2018)

How to Import a Car From Japan to Zambia

In recent years, many Zambians have started to import used cars from Japan, due to their low cost and guaranteed reliability. However, it is important to thoroughly research and calculate the multiple factors that can influence the overall cost of the car that you import. These factors include the age of that particular car, import duties and levies set about by the Zambia Revenue Authority, and clearance and delivery fees.

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What are the Fees for Importing a Japanese Car to Zimbabwe

Before getting into too much detail about the fees involved with importing a vehicle from Japan to Zimbabwe, it may be best to first understand the basic requirements for taxes and duties. Please note that this information is subject to change, so it is important to visit the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority’s official website for the most up-to-date information.

• The value added tax (VAT) for imported vehicles is 15 percent.
• For vehicles that have small-capacity engines, around 1500 cc or less, the import duty is 40 percent.
• Vehicles meant for carrying 10 or more people, such as buses and minivans, require an import duty of up to 60 percent.
• Vehicles meant for transporting goods have an import duty of 25–40 percent. This percentage depends on the gross weight of the vehicle.
• Station wagons, vans, and other light vehicles meant for transporting people also require an import duty of 25–40 percent.

Importing a car from Japan to Zimbabwe

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5 Tips for Importing Used Cars from Japan to Mozambique

Importing a vehicle from Japan to Mozambique can be quite tricky for many, especially if you are not aware of the regulations and other legal hurdles that go along with this process. Nevertheless, it is not as hard as most people would like to make it out to be. One only needs to study the regulations about importing a vehicle from Japan to Mozambique and they will be good to go.

The most important thing is to find out the basic requirements, such as age restrictions if any, importation costs, and so forth. So, to help you in your goal of importing the perfect Japanese used vehicle, we have compiled 5 tips to help you import a used car to Mozambique.

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Looking for Auto Parts? Learn to spot the Genuine from the Fake!

Many have said that Africa has constantly been used as a dumping ground for poor-quality goods, and when you look at it from an auto parts perspective, there could unfortunately be truth in this statement. The continent seems to be full of counterfeit parts, so much so that it is almost impossible to come across a genuine part when needed. And when you do manage to have a genuine part installed in your car, it gets stolen in high-crime areas rather quickly. So how can you find a genuine part among all the counterfeits? If you are a car owner, you want to make sure your quality vehicle is getting quality repairs, and imitative parts will work less effectively. Here are a few guidelines to help you in finding genuine parts.

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Preparing the Toyota AE86 for a Run in the Targa

First, let me say that this isn’t a step-by-step manual, but more of a guide, to help give you an idea of what you can expect in the journey leading up to the Targa. The Targa, referred to as “The Ultimate Road Race,” consists of two or three different events each season, typically the Targa Bambina, Targa Rotorua, and Targa New Zealand—each of which puts your mind, body, and car to the ultimate test. Each event can run up to ten days, in which time you will do nothing but eat, breathe, sleep, and dream all things Targa. Mornings are filled with racing, touring, tweaking, and repairing your ride, followed by a quick bite to eat. Afternoons are right back at it, as you compete with dozens of other drivers for the best time on that leg of the track.

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Toyota, Nissan, and Honda: Africa’s Favourite Automobile Brands

What do Toyota, Honda and Nissan have in common? Many things, but the most important one is that they are all Japanese. Of all the Japanese used car exports to Africa, Toyota, Honda and Nissan make the top list. Some quick research online will show you that these brands are also very popular throughout the world.

Perhaps it is the Japanese engineering and technology, the very efficient but affordable machines or maybe it is just that these brands have been very popular in Africa for a long time.

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JAAI Explained: How Japan Always Exports Quality Cars

How to export quality cars from Japan

If you are importing a used car, you want to be sure that you are buying a car of certified quality. One way to be sure of this is understanding that the car you are buying has undergone and passed a number of quality assurance checks. If there is only one thing the Japanese are renowned for it is their stringent quality standards, which is also reflected in their exhaustive automotive export testing that guarantees a quality car every time.

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