Avoid problem units
Accident records, auction grade and mileage history surface the vehicles you shouldn't ship.
- Auction record
- Accident and damage records
- Mileage history
Fewer surprises after landing
For Business
For Importers & Clearing Agents
Know what you're importing before it ships.
Check a vehicle's Japanese auction record, mileage history and accident records before you commit, and hand your buyers a report they can trust.
How it helps importers and clearing agents
Why importers check every unit with CarTrust
One bad unit can wipe out the margin on a whole shipment.
Decide faster
Search a chassis number and see the vehicle match straight away. If the full report needs more time, we show the expected date and email you when it's ready.
- Search by chassis number
- Email when the report is ready
- Report history in your dashboard
No waiting at your desk
Predictable costs
Your per-report price is agreed up front; the wallet shows exactly what you've spent.
- Price agreed for your volume
- Wallet log of every purchase
Know your cost per vehicle
How it works for you
How CarTrust fits your day-to-day
- 01
Before you pay the supplier
Check the chassis numbers on your supplier's offer: auction grade, photos and mileage.
- 02
Know the duty
Use the CRSP duty calculator to see the duty and levies for the model and year before you quote.
- 03
When the car lands
Book a CarTrust inspection at your yard to confirm the condition matches the record.
- 04
Hand over with the record
Give your client the report PDF with the car, useful for their insurer and lender.
In practice
What it looks like in practice
Example scenarios based on what CarTrust reports actually show. Vehicles, places and figures are illustrative.
"Grade 4.5, like new"
- The situation
- A supplier offers a 2018 Toyota Fielder described as grade 4.5, like new.
- What CarTrust showed
- The auction record shows grade 3.5, noted scratches and a panel repair.
- The outcome
- The importer renegotiates before paying, not after the car has landed in Mombasa.
A landed price the client can trust
- The situation
- A client wants a 2019 Mazda CX-5 within a fixed budget.
- What CarTrust showed
- The CRSP duty calculator shows the duty and levies for that model and year.
- The outcome
- The importer quotes a landed price up front, with no surprise at clearance.
"Is this the car I paid for?"
- The situation
- A clearing agent imports cars for individual clients.
- What CarTrust showed
- Each client receives the CarTrust report for their car on delivery.
- The outcome
- Fewer disputes at handover, and the client has a record to show their insurer or bank.
Use cases
Where importers use CarTrust
From the auction listing to the buyer handover.
Before you bid
Check the auction grade and history of a chassis number before committing to a purchase.
Mileage checks
Compare recorded mileage over time to spot rolled-back odometers before the vehicle ships.
Handover to buyers
Give your buyer a CarTrust report (also as a PDF) so the sale doesn't stall on trust.
Duty estimates
Estimate Kenyan import duty with the CRSP-based duty calculator before you clear.
What you get
Built for volume
A price agreed for your volume, one wallet, and your whole team on one account.
Pricing for your organization
We agree a per-report price based on your volume and set it on your account, talk to sales for a quote.
Prepaid wallet
Top up by M-Pesa, card or crypto and spend per report, with a log of every top-up and purchase.
Team members
Invite colleagues to your organization so everyone buys from the same wallet.
PDF reports
Download any report as a PDF to share with buyers or keep with the vehicle's paperwork.
Good to know
What CarTrust can and can't tell you
- Auction records cover cars sold through Japanese auctions; other sources may have little history.
- The duty calculator estimates duty from KRA's CRSP values; the final amount is set by KRA at clearance.
- Reports are run per chassis number; there's no bulk upload yet.
Inside every report
Seven data sections, one clear verdict
Every CarTrust report: individual or business: has the full data set, so your team sees the same depth on every vehicle.
- 01
Overview
An at-a-glance verdict, risk flags and a summary score for fast triage.
- 02
Vehicle details
Make, model, trim, engine, drivetrain and factory specifications by VIN.
- 03
History
Ownership timeline, import records, mileage readings and prior usage.
- 04
Auction
Past auction listings, grades, photos and declared condition notes.
- 05
Specifications
Engine, transmission, drivetrain, dimensions and factory equipment for the model.
- 06
Recalls
Open manufacturer recalls and safety campaigns matched to the VIN.
- 07
Assessment
Safety, fraud and contamination checks distilled into pass / warn / fail.
Want to see it for yourself? View a sample report
Importers
Get an importer quote
Tell us roughly how many vehicles you bring in a month and we'll send you a price.