If you are planning to import vehicles into Africa, you have come to the right place.
The Africa Used Vehicle Adviser blog is designed to give practical information to people like you. Whether you are still planning to import a used vehicle for private or commercial purposes, whether you have already tried importing before but are looking for more information or possible alternatives, whether you are just looking for vehicle accessories or replacement parts, this blog can help.
The articles, announcements, opinions and tips posted on this blog are intended for first timers as well as seasoned importers of new and used vehicles. If you are an expert in the used car import/export industry, especially in the African region, and you feel that you have a lot to contribute to our discussions, we would appreciate any insight you can offer and would gladly entertain your comments and suggestions.
Since this blog is a collaboration of industry insiders from AutoTerminal.com Africa, IBC Japan and other global vehicle exporting experts, most of the discussions will be limited to the author’s field of specialization. Thus, for most discussions, Durban and Dar es Salaam (DES) shall be the main points of entry of the vehicles – as these ports are the major gateways to southern, eastern and central Africa.
Although discussions on shipping and transporting vehicles will encompass most African territories, the majority of the discussions will focus around the following priority countries: Angola, Botswana, DR of Congo, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Here you will know the reasons why it is very advantageous to use Durban and DES when importing vehicles into the rest of the African continent. You will learn and get updates on new laws, regulations and issues on transporting vehicles between borders and territories.
And not only that, this blog will also regularly post tips, advice and information resources about purchasing, transporting, maintaining and even reselling pre-owned vehicles and replacement parts. Welcome and let’s get started!
Hi Avecs,
I’m writing you from Zambia trying to inquire if the vehicle I bought from and it was sent to your company has reached your premises, and if it has reached would you please let me know through this E-mail.
I sent my documents for the vehicle (Toyota Delux Comfort) to you, so would you let me know so that I can travel to that place.
Regards,
Jonathan Mutale (Mr)
For
Malata Driving School
My name is Emanuel, i live in USA and i use to ship some cars using agencies here in north carolina, but i want to ship myself now, so is there anybody here to show how to book myself a RORO to a vessel compagny and others stuffs to do. Thanks
HI,
I am looking for a C&F agent to clear my sea shipment & air shipment for my operation in MONUC, we might have 2 to 3 containers coming every week to Matadi and 1 airshipment, I need to conclude my C&F agent with MONUC tomorrow and if anybody from your company can contact me on my mail or telephone I will appriciate it.
Regards,
Biju.
+243992578755.
Hi,
I have gone through your site and found it very exciting. I operate a customs clearing agent business dealing in clearance of vehicles to the southern africa.
I felt it nice should you consider our Orgarnisation into clearing these vehicles in Zimbabwe at Beitbridge,Chirundu,Nyamapanda,Kariba.We offer services for removals in transit,removals in bond and the final clearances.Our major port is Beitbridge with other offices to catter for the client for export processes once the client is at the port of exit.We offer very competitive rates,quality service full of proffessionalism, efficiency and accuracy.
For more information request through lozreak99@gmail.com
Best regards
Law Ziso
Hello I’m from Angola i have to cars in Japan and my exporter can only send until Durban port,I would like to know if i will have any problem to get my car and bring it to Angola border?Do i still have to pay for something?What papers are needed?I look forward your replay….
Thanks alot
Regards
JMC
Hi
Which clearence and forwading agency would you recommend to pick up my vehicle from Durban to Gaborone.
Regards
Tawanda
if you really need to become expert in driving, your really need to enroll in a driving school :~-
I bought a truck 1 tone and a car(mitsubish dion) from Japan. these may arrive end of March. I want to use your service to trnsport them to Biet-Bridge in Zimbabwe.What would be the cost.
joe
hi just like to know what procedures to follow in order to register a vehicle from lesotho to a gauteng registration.are ther any registered companies out there who can help?uregent response required please.
I would like to import a vehicle from Durban..who is reliable and can assist me.
The vehicle is coming from Japan and may require clearance because I have been charged CIF cost. It is a BMW 318i
Hi Am Adv Matseliso Khesa from Lesotho. I have a cleint who paid a deposit 0f 26 000 for a car and just before she could finish the rest of the amount the shop was closed by SARS now the client is suffering a loss because of the closure.
How can you help us
Mkhesa
lesotho
+266 59042521
kmatseliso@gmail.com
I am Mkhesa i forgot to indicate that i should be notified by email.
Hi I am a clearing and forward agent in durban
my contact details is +2731 201 2804 or +27741 922 248
I need a car from a good samaritan in Japan
Hello,
our names are Annette and Joachim Louis. We are looking for a solution for car registration of a bought car in South Africa.
We are from Germany. Last year we bought a car from other Europeans, but the car – a Landrover defender – was situated in South Africa. We we tried to get a traffic registration we didn`t get it. They said we need avisum about six month. But, we are coming from Germans so we don`t need a visum for the first three month and after this time we only get a visum for another three month from the department of home affairs. So, we have an daress in Irene/Pretoria , we have all the papers but we cannot register the car in our name (at this time our South African friends are the offical owner of the car). The friend want that we change this when we come again in april (11.April). But we have no idea how we can get the traffic registration – it is the only thing what we need to get the registration of the car in our name. Can you help us?? We will pay for the service. Also if it is possible to get the registration in Zambia or Botswana.
Regards Annette and Joachim
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Phone: 0049 89 804915, Fax: 0049 89 80075 839, Email: annette@die-louis.de
hi
my name is nana kasongo our work at NIk international & logistics we are a clearance agency based in south africa
hi my name is nana kasongo our work at NIk international & logistics we are a clearance agency based in south africa zambia,zimbabwe and drc, if you are for a company to do clearance for you at the borders concerning your vehicles we are the right agents. please to hesitate to contact me: tel
0116155762 cell: 0764605756
thanks
N kasongo