Magazine

October 2008
Autozine October
It takes several thousand bolts to assemble a car, and one nut to scatter it all over the road. <!--break-->Can’t quite remember who said this but 11 years ago this month, a young banker came across one such nut and her life changed forever. Her inspiring story is the signature content of our Road Safety section. Carol Kabucho is a young, bubbly professional with a respectable law career. You would expect to find her behind the wheel of a BMW, Mercedes Benz or any other modern, showy car. But she treasures her 1964 Ford Cortina. Find out why in our Old is Gold column.
This being the Breast Cancer Awareness month, we have a special section, Pink Pages, just for your dear lady motorist. Our feature on four new soft roaders will also appeal to ladies with a dime to spare. Ever wanted to buy a used car from Japan? There is no magic, as some of the dealers want to make you believe. It’s an easy do-it-yourself process as long as you have the contacts and follow the rules. Explore this process in our Auto counsel pages.
The Chinese are here to stay. One of their products, the Wingle double cab pick-up is giving established Japanese brands Isuzu D-Max, Nissan Hardbody and Toyota Hilux something to think about. We tested it and give you our verdict in the Commercial Vehicle review section.
In this issue, we also give you a treat with sneak preview of the world of super bikes. To find out how to keep up with a Boeing 747 on take-off, read about the ‘fastest’ bikes in Kenya.
These and much more content, we hope, will continue to make AUTOZINE your favourite monthly motoring read.
Great Wall Wingle
Great Wall Wingle
Friday, October 31st, 2008
Made in China’ has never meant so much in the last few years for motor industry. Every large motor manufacturer, including BMW and Mercedes have set their sights on this highly populated sub-continent to up their sales and increase marketshare. While they are looking in, China is looking at Africa as a growth area for affordable motor vehicles. The recent introduction of models like the Foton, Lifan, FAW and Gonow are a sign of what to expect.
Importing a Car
Importing a car from Japan
Autozine Correspondent
Friday, October 31st, 2008
There are three main sources of used cars for the Kenyan market, Japan, Dubai and Singapore. Japan is the most popular and reliable source, thanks to the fact that the cars are clean and in relatively good condition. The process is also transparent. Previously, Dubai and Singapore were popular sources of the used cars. Dubai lost out after claims that most of these cars are first stolen from Japan, while Singapore had quality issues.
Alarms
Alarm Over Alarms
Eric Mweni
Friday, October 31st, 2008

When Henry Mwakio wanted to ­ fit an alarm in his newly-acquired Toyota Mark II, he called a friend who suggested a mechanic in downtown Nairobi. The mechanic’s quote was cheaper than what he was getting elsewhere and he could use him to save a few hundred shillings. “I bought the alarm elsewhere and took it to him for ­ fitting,” recalls the IT Technician, who does not hide his preference for shortcuts, whether in servicing his car or beating the traffic.

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