Importing cars from the UK to Kenya
We have a vast experience and knowledge in importing VAT qualifying vehicles from the UK to Kenya. We can handle the full export process swiftly and efficiently for you. Once you have found the car you wish to export, we will ensure that your vehicle is delivered on time and in the condition it was purchased in, working with our dedicated shipping partners to ensure safe transit. If you have your eye on a vehicle at another dealership which does not offer shipment to Kenya, Beck Evans can source the vehicle for you and arrange the shipping, no sweat!
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At Beck Evans, we ship all manner of vehicles, including those used for both personal and commercial purposes. We can export cars, vans, motorbikes, construction vehicles, plant machinery, tractors, motorhomes and more. Equally, if you haven't found your perfect vehicle, we also offer a vehicle sourcing service, talk to a member of our reliable procurement team about your needs, preferences and budget and we will use our network of industry contacts to find the ideal model that matches your description. Beck Evans will take care of everything from procuring your vehicle to getting it safely shipped to you in Kenya.
While your vehicle is in the service centre, we would be happy to make any bespoke changes upon request so that your vehicle arrives in Kenya exactly how you'd like it. Bespoke work that we offer at Beck Evans includes the following: privacy glass, side steps, paint work, leather seats, roof rails and roof boxes.
To understand the full export procedure and to see how we can support you, email the export team at sales@beckevans.co.uk, where the team will be able to provide detailed costs and timeframes.
Services We Offer
We own our stock, we're not middlemen. That means you benefit from the care and attention we pay to each car. Browse our hand-picked stock, containing over 100 of the best prestige export cars from the most iconic motoring brands like Mercedes, Land Rover, Audi/VW and more.
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Quality Stock
Fully serviced vehicles
Each car in our deluxe stock is subject to thorough servicing, a full HPI check, as well as an MOT to ensure top quality.
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VAT-free vehicles
Save thousands on your car
Could you ship your car VAT-free with Beck Evans? Check with your tax office to see if you qualify for big savings.
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Satisfaction guaranteed
Trusted prestige exports to Kenya
100% customer satisfaction is our promise to you, backed up by 20 years exporting prestige cars around the world.
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Peace of mind
Reviews and references
Ask us for a reference from one of more than 1000 happy customers who trusted us to ship the car of their dreams.
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Live video demos
Detailed livestream tours
We also use Facetime or Skype to offer a live video walkthrough of your favourite models.
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Fast export delivery
UK to Kenya car export
Our experienced network of shipping partners lets us offer fast export times on your car, delivered to Mombasa.
Choose any vehicle you like from our extensive, luxury stock
Enjoy an in-depth livestream of your car via FaceTime or Skype
If you like what you see, let us know and we’ll send you an invoice
We’ll secure and hold your vehicle until the payment due date
Our trusted shipping agent will contact you to finalise the details
Our experienced network of shipping partners lets us offer fast export times on your car, delivered to Mombasa.
All your documents will arrive to you via a trusted courier
We make it easy to export cars to Kenya from the UK, with a range of shipping options available.
We can also ship VAT-free on qualifying vehicles, giving you a massive saving of up to 20% on the prestige vehicle, 4x4, or sports car you’ve always wanted. Contact us directly for shipping costs and methods available to you. Please note, in 2019 only vehicles manufactured in the year 2012 and onwards will be allowed to be imported into Kenya.
Exporting cars to Kenya
There are three main regulations to consider when exporting to Kenya. All vehicles must be:
Furthermore, a returning resident one motor vehicle exempt from the above, so long as they:
- Are aged 18 or over
- Have the vehicle registered in their name for at least 365 days before shipping
- Must have been resident in a foreign country for over two years, during which they must not have visited Kenya for more than 90 days
- Must arrive back in Kenya within 90 days of their vehicle.
To clear a vehicle for export, the following documents are required:
- Original passport
- Vehicle log book
- Bill of landing
- Pre-inspection certificate
- KRA pin card.
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- Up to date service history
- HPI certification (Mileage verification and No serious damage history)
- Manufacturers book pack
- Bill of Lading
- A locking wheel nut (if applicable)
- Spare key
- V5 Logbook
Pre-Export Inspections
We have been exporting vehicles for decades and we are aware of Kenya’s stringent import procedures. Rest assured that we prepare all of our vehicles for shipment to ensure that they are safe and compliant with the country’s specific regulations.
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