Buying & Selling a Car in Uganda Tips – Foreigner Guide/Advice on Buying & Selling a Car

Are you a foreigner and you want to buy or sell a car in Uganda? We have compiled a list of guides and tips on how to acquire a car in Uganda without getting problems with conmen. Many times we have come across foreigners commonly referred to as “Muzungu” who have been conned of their money by thugs who pretend to sell to them cars. just like other countries, Uganda has also got some car dealer thieves who sell to foreigners cars which are either stolen or in very bad conditions.

Here at Your Drive Uganda, we have car sale partners we advise our clients interested in either buying a car in Uganda or selling a car in Uganda after use. In case you are interested in buying or selling a car in Uganda, these are some of the tips/guides to follow;
1. Know the type of car you want to buy/sell: This is very important. In business, you cannot sell or buy what you don’t know. Therefore to avoid being misled or cheated, research on the type of car you want to buy or sell before entering the car market. Find out the car model, color, manufacture date, fuel consumption, seating capacity, and more.

2. Market Value of the car: It’s always important to find out the market value of the car you want to buy or sell before making a decision. This helps you to come up with the best price to buy or sell your car without being cheated. Different car sellers or buyers have different prices therefore you need to have some negotiation skills. We always offer our clients advice on market values of the car at no fee.

3. Know the car dealer: Before dealing with any person or company to sell or buy a car, find out about them. You can do this by visiting their office premises, visiting Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to find out whether the company is a registered taxpayer, if its a personal car you can still check with URA to find out if the car is registered in the seller’s names. Avoid dealing with a stranger on the streets.

4. Do not pay cash or receive cash when buying or selling a car respectively. Always ensure that you pay through the bank or receive money using the bank. It should be noted than conmen always fear using banks when doing cheating games.

5. Go with someone you trust to sell or buy a car in Uganda. This is for your own safety and an independent consultation in case you need one.

Contact us if you want to buy or sell a car in Uganda and we shall give you more advice about foreigner car sales in Uganda. We can also link you to some of our best car dealers in Uganda to help you sell or buy a car. Contact us or call us on +256704538374 for more information.