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The mechanic calls with bad news. The part your car needs is out of stock, and not just at one shop. He has tried five. Now your car is stuck in the garage, and you are back to matatus and boda bodas.

This happens a lot, especially if your car is not a common model or if it was imported. So, how do you get a car part that’s hard to find in Kenya? The good news is that you have options. Here is how to go about it.

🔍Begin With the Usual Places

You can start by reaching out to local car spare parts dealers, visiting ex-Japan shops, and trying online listings. You can find many used car parts in Kenya this way, from bumpers to engines and gearboxes. 

Make sure you have your logbook or a clear photo of the old part. Parts for different model years can look the same, but still not fit.

⚠️Watch Out for Fake Parts

When a part is hard to find, some sellers take advantage of buyers. They sell fake parts that look original. In May 2026, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority seized fake spark plugs and brake pads worth about KSH 30 million in Kisumu. The boxes were made to look like popular brands. A fake brake pad, for example, is very dangerous because it can fail when you need to stop. 

📦Importing Car Parts Yourself Is Not Easy

You can order from Dubai, the UK, or Japan on your own. But you will have to handle shipping and paperwork. To clear goods at the Kenya Revenue Authority customs, you usually need a licensed clearing agent, and you must pay duties and taxes. If one detail on the form is wrong, your part can get stuck at the port.

🔧Let a Sourcing Service Find It for You

This is where we come in. At Garidoctor Motors, we find car parts for you, both in Kenya and abroad, and we fit them for you too. You send us a request with your car’s make, model, year, and any other details, such as the chassis number. Then we guide you from there.

Every order is packed and labelled before dispatch.

         ✅Parts from Dubai take about 3 to 10 days to arrive.

         ✅Parts from the UK, Japan, and the USA usually take two to three weeks.

And, if the part is already in Kenya, you pay when it is delivered. For imported parts, you pay half first and the rest when the part arrives. If the part does not fit or we cannot get it, we will refund your deposit.

Our direct import parts are usually Certified Recycled. This means each one has been checked and is guaranteed to work, so you're not gambling on a fake or faulty part.

🚗Don’t Let One Part Keep Your Car Parked

You don’t have to waste another day trying to find a car part. Send your request HERE today, or call +254780279000. Tell us the part you need, and let us do the searching so you can get back on the road ASAP.