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Top 5 Legal Pitfalls to Avoid When Selling Your Car Privately

Published on Oct 26, 20257 min read

Selling your car should be happy. You get cash, you upgrade. But in Kenya, Mambo ni mengi. One small mistake can lead to legal headaches that last for years.

Did you sign a transfer agreement? Did you keep a copy of their ID? If the new owner uses the car for a crime before the logbook transfer is done, the police come for you. Always seal the legal loop before handing over the keys. We discuss the specific clauses you need in your Sales Agreement to protect yourself.