Import of used cars declines as traders struggle

A Car Carrier, "MV Morning Calm" at the port of Mombasa. Traders are struggling to make sales because of reduced buyer purchasing power. [File, Standard]

Despite the Port of Mombasa registering a 14.1 per cent increase in cargo last year, dealers in imported used cars are grappling with a decline in sales that has led to a dip in import of vehicles.

Reports indicate that nearly 400 Mombasa showrooms selling used cars, mainly bought at several open and online auctions in Japan, are struggling to make sales because of reduced buyer purchasing power.