Mwanaisha Chidzuga: 'VIP treatment is not my thing'

What type of car do you drive?

A Mercedes C 200.

Where did you buy it?

It was a gift from my husband.

What make was your first car?

A Mitsubishi Lancer followed by a ML 450 Mercedes.

What modifications have you made to your car to give it a personal touch?

None. I love it the way it is.

What girly stuff do you carry in your ride?

I always carry a suit to change into when I go on air and a few pairs of flat shoes just in case a story develops and I need to be on the run.

What do you love about your car?

Inasmuch as it is expensive to buy, it is cheaper to maintain compared to a Toyota, and draws a lot of respect on the road.

Which animal are you on the road?

I’m a cheetah because it is a comfortable and safe car to speed in. Even at high speed it remains stable and its engine capacity is reliable.

If you were stranded on a highway with a flat tyre, what would you do?

I am lucky because I have never been caught in such a situation. But if need arises, I would probably call someone to change it for me.

If you had the privilege of a siren on your car, what outrageous thing would you do?

I would not need one since the car I drive commands a lot of respect on the road. Then again, I have mastered the art of avoiding traffic and my husband has always been accorded that VIP treatment, hence I do not fancy it.

What do you do to kill time while in traffic?

I keep tuning to different stations since I am easily bored.

What music gets you carried away while in traffic?

Depends on my mood. I listen to all genres of music.

What habit would you not tolerate from people you carry in your car?

I hate it when someone bangs the car door. My policy is, be gentle to the car and it will serve you well.

What bad experience have you had with your car?

I was once hit by a bus on my side at Nyayo Stadium. It was pretty scary as I was just a new driver.

What advice would you give to a lady looking to buy a car?

Research on what car you want to buy. In this case, Google is your best friend.

Get a car that serves you and not you serving it. Compare prices and seek advice from someone who has been there.

Buy a car that you can afford. Last, do not be a know-it-all.

When you do this and you are in a car yard or show room, the sales people will notice this attitude and try to rip you off.