For Car Dealers & Garages

Websites and hosting for Car Dealers & Garages in Kenya

Stock listings buyers trust and service bookings that fill the bay.

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The situation

What do Car Dealers & Garages need from a website?

Most car buyers in Kenya shortlist vehicles online long before they visit a yard. They compare prices across listing sites, check mileage and year of manufacture, and worry about hidden accident history and logbook problems. Dealers with their own website, full photo sets and transparent documentation stand out from anonymous classified adverts.

Garages face a different challenge. Drivers want a mechanic they can trust for servicing, diagnostics and bodywork, and they look for reviews, clear service menus and the chance to book ahead instead of waiting at the workshop. KNBS's 2016 MSME survey grouped motor vehicle repair with wholesale and retail trade, the largest sector for small businesses in Kenya, so competition for regular customers is intense.

We build car dealer and garage websites with searchable stock, vehicle detail pages, trade-in and finance enquiries, and service booking. Sites are served over SSL at no extra charge, and large stock lists can run on Corporate Hosting with daily backups.

Common problems

What usually goes wrong?

Buyers suspect every listing

Stock photos, missing mileage and vague history make buyers assume a car is hiding problems.

Listing fees keep adding up

Paying per advert on classified sites gets expensive, and buyers see your cars next to dozens of competitors.

Garage queues and no-shows

Walk-in servicing without bookings means idle bays in the morning and long waits in the afternoon.

How we solve it

How does NairoHost help?

Detailed vehicle pages

Full photo sets, mileage, year, engine size, transmission and documentation status on each car.

Your own showroom online

Every car in the yard on a site you control, shareable on WhatsApp and social media.

Online service booking

Drivers choose a service type and time slot, so the workshop can plan its day.

99.9%

Uptime

Free

SSL on every plan

M-Pesa

Pay yearly in shillings

24/7

Support in English & Swahili

What's included

What should a website for Car Dealers & Garages include?

Searchable stock list

Filter by make, model, price range, year and body type.

Vehicle detail pages

Photo galleries, specifications and a clear enquiry button for each car.

Trade-in and finance enquiries

Collect details of a buyer's current car or financing needs before they visit.

Service booking calendar

Book servicing, diagnostics, alignment and bodywork slots online.

Spare parts enquiry form

Customers request parts by make, model and part description.

Daily backups on Corporate Hosting

Protect large galleries of vehicle photos and your stock history.

Getting started

How do you get started?

  • Full photo set for every vehicle
  • Mileage, year and documentation status shown
  • Trade-in and finance enquiry forms
  • Service booking for the workshop
  • Yard location with directions
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  1. Photograph every vehicle properly

    Exterior, interior, engine bay, dashboard and odometer for each car.

  2. Agree what documents you disclose

    Decide how you describe logbook status, import inspection and service history.

  3. Build stock and booking pages

    We set up listings, enquiry forms and service booking to match how your yard works.

  4. Share individual car links

    Post each car's own page to WhatsApp groups and social media instead of screenshots.

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Which plans suit Car Dealers & Garages?

Corporate Hosting

From KES 10,000/yr

High-performance hosting for established businesses and e-commerce sites that demand reliability, speed, and premium sup...

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Starter Hosting

From KES 2,000/yr

Affordable entry-level hosting for personal websites, portfolios, and small blogs. Everything to get started online.

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SSL Certificates

From KES 2,500/yr

Secure your website with industry-standard TLS encryption. From basic DV to premium EV certificates for maximum visitor...

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All 47 counties

Where in Kenya do we host Car Dealers & Garages?

Nairobi

Nairobi

Coast

Kilifi Kwale Lamu Mombasa Taita-Taveta Tana River

North Eastern

Garissa Mandera Wajir

Eastern

Embu Isiolo Kitui Machakos Makueni Marsabit Meru Tharaka-Nithi

Central

Kiambu Kirinyaga Murang'a Nyandarua Nyeri

Rift Valley

Baringo Bomet Elgeyo-Marakwet Kajiado Kericho Laikipia Nakuru Nandi Narok Samburu Trans-Nzoia Turkana Uasin Gishu West Pokot

Western

Bungoma Busia Kakamega Vihiga

Nyanza

Homa Bay Kisii Kisumu Migori Nyamira Siaya
Questions

Car Dealers & Garages: questions answered

Is a car dealer website better than classified listing sites?
Listing sites bring traffic, but your cars compete side by side with many others and you pay per advert. Your own website shows only your stock, carries your brand and can be shared on WhatsApp and social media for free. Many yards use both, with every classified listing linking back to their own site.
What details should each car listing include?
Include clear photos from every angle, mileage, year of manufacture, engine size, transmission, fuel type, price or price guidance, and documentation status such as logbook availability. Being upfront about condition and history reduces time wasted on buyers who back out after inspection and builds trust with first-time buyers.
Can customers book a garage service online?
Yes. A booking form lets drivers pick a service, such as a routine service, diagnostics or wheel alignment, and choose a time. Your team confirms by SMS, call or WhatsApp. Spreading bookings across the day keeps bays productive and reduces the frustration of long waits at the workshop.
How do I handle trade-in requests online?
Add a trade-in form asking for make, model, year, mileage, condition and photos of the customer's current car. Your team reviews the details and replies with an indicative value, subject to a physical inspection. It saves time for both sides and brings serious, prepared buyers to the yard.
Which hosting suits a car yard with many photos?
A yard with a modest number of cars runs well on shared hosting. Dealers with large stock lists and many photos per vehicle benefit from Corporate Hosting, which includes daily backups, or a VPS for high traffic. Optimising photos before upload keeps pages fast on mobile connections either way.
Should my listings mention NTSA transfer or import inspection?
You do not need to explain regulations in detail, but buyers value knowing whether a vehicle's logbook transfer through NTSA is straightforward and whether an imported car passed its inspection. Stating documentation status honestly on each listing answers questions buyers are already asking and reduces disputes later on.
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Pick a plan, pay with M-Pesa, and talk to support 24/7 in English or Swahili.

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