Top 10 places to buy a car in kenya

Last updated on June 9th, 2023 at 09:45 pm

Investing in the right car is one of the most difficult decisions to make as an adult, but it is necessary. You therefore need to have a pretty good idea of the top 10 places to buy a car in Kenya when that moment comes calling. We have dared to make your life easier through the list below.

So, for a new buyer, it is difficult to navigate car dealerships not only in Nairobi but also in other cities and towns in the country.

top 10 best car dealerships in kenya

1) DT Dobie

With branches in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu and Eldoret, DT Dobie is one of the oldest and most trusted car dealers in Kenya.

They sell a variety of cars including Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, GWM and Hyundai. Be the first distributor of Nissans and Jeeps in Kenya.

Dealers sell new and used cars and also offer repair services at the dealership. Its popularity is why it is on my list of the top ten places to buy a car in Kenya.

2) Toyota Kenya

Toyota owns and operates Toyota Kenya.

It offers many benefits if you are a Kenyan business owner. As it is easy and cheap to get good marketing services and equipment compared to other non-marketing brands in Kenya.

Since Toyota is the most trusted and reliable car brand, it is the most popular car brand for many people.

Toyota Kenya sells all models of Toyota Motor Corporation including Toyota, Hino, Yamaha and Suzuki.

3) Jaguar Land Rover Kenya

Jaguar Land Rover Kenya is located in Westlands on the ground floor of Oracle Tower.

The company sells the latest Land Rovers and Jaguars, from luxury SUVs to sports cars such as the Jaguar F-Type.

They sell new and ‘Land Rover Approved Used’ vehicles.

If you want to buy a Jaguar or Land Rover, a visit to their showroom for a test drive should be on your itinerary.

4) Nairobi Porsche Centre

Porsche Center Nairobi is the only store in Kenya where you can find all Porsche models under one roof and in one showroom.

Since the Porsche Center is an official Porsche store, spare parts and original repairs are also offered there.

If you like sports cars and Porsches, you must visit this showroom.

5) CMC motor

Founded in Nairobi in 1912, Cooper Motor Corporation is the oldest automobile import and assembly company in Kenya. Having assembled Fords, Nissans, Ivecos, Škodas and Mazdas, CMC has a truly impressive resume under its belt. Besides assembling cars, they also sell cars like Ford, Mazda, and Suzuki.

This variety is why it is in the Top 10 places to buy a car in Kenya.

6) Toyota Automart Kenya

Located near Nyayo Stadium, Toyotsu Automart is the favorite market of many Kenyans.

Not only do they sell used cars, but they also offer trade-ins and promotions if you have a Toyota and want to buy another one.

This store is owned by Toyota Tsusho Corporation. It is a subsidiary of the Toyota Group, which ensures that it not only sells used Toyota cars, but also uses only good parts for repairs.

One of their other unique projects is to provide free vehicles for NGOs and UN delegations.

7) Nissan Kenya

Located in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Busia, Nakuru, Kakamega, Meru, Wajir and Kitale, Nissan Kenya dealerships and service centers cover all parts of Kenya.

This enables Nissan owners in Kenya to carry out repairs anywhere in the country using only genuine parts and certified manufacturers.

Peace of mind is enough to convince anyone to buy Nissan from their customers.

The dealership sells all the latest Nissan models, with some being assembled in Kenya.

8) Mobius Motors Limited

Located in Nairobi’s Sameer Business Park, Mobius prides itself on the design, manufacture and sale of vehicles specifically for the African market. Its cars are manufactured at a factory in Nairobi.

Mobius is from Kenya. 

Therefore, their vehicles are designed and built with the Kenyan roads, climate and terrain in mind.

Make sure you visit their showroom at Sameer Business Park and buy yourself a Kenyan car to support Kenyan businesses.

9) Simba Corp.

Simba Corp, based in Nairobi, is a distributor of Renault, Fuso, Mahindra, Proton and Mitsubishi cars.

They not only sell cars but also provide other services such as car maintenance, parts and services for all types of cars. Simba Corp also offers car management services and car finance services.

Their assembly plant in Kenya manufactures the Proton Saga car for the Kenyan market.

10) Cica Motors Kenya

Located along Mombasa highway, Cica Motors Ltd is one of CFAO Automotive’s subsidiaries in Kenya.

Cica Motors is the distributor of Hyundai cars in Kenya. This gives them access to good equipment and trained industrial workers.

Cica Motors Kenya also offers exchange for old cars which is a big plus when you are thinking of replacing