The MotorLink Playbook · April 2026
From driveway to sold, in five deliberate steps.
A simple, human-reviewed process built around the Kenyan market. No templates, no scripted replies — every listing is read by a person before it goes live.
- 5
- Guided steps to handover
- 0%
- Commission on private sales
- Human
- Review on every listing
- NTSA
- Ownership transfer support
Every step of this playbook exists to eliminate a specific mistake that costs Kenyan sellers money. Read it once, keep the tabs in the TOC, and come back to any chapter the day you need it.
Step 01 About 2 minutes
Tell us about your car
Plate, body condition and service history. No essays, no forms nobody reads.
What you’ll need
- Logbook or eCitizen record
- Last service receipt
- Plate number
Step 02 About 10 minutes
Add photos and price
Our pricing tool shows a realistic KES range from live Kenyan listings.
What you’ll need
- 6–10 daylight photos
- Exterior from every side
- One clean dashboard shot
Step 03 Live after a human review
Go live and get messages
Only serious buyers. We filter time-wasters out of the inbox by default.
What you’ll need
- Buyer replies enabled
- Dashboard notifications on
Step 04 One afternoon
Agree and inspect
Use our handover checklist at a verified inspection yard.
What you’ll need
- Logbook and KRA PIN
- Test-drive route
- Independent mechanic report
Step 05 Usually two to three working days
Close the sale
Paperwork, NTSA transfer, and you are done.
What you’ll need
- Signed sale agreement
- NTSA logbook transfer
- Insurance cancellation
Frequently asked questions
The questions we hear most on first calls, answered the way we answer them on the phone.
Is listing really free?
Yes. Private sellers list free — photos, messages and pricing tools are included. The only paid feature is promotion (bumping your listing), which is entirely optional.
Do you take commission when I sell?
No. You keep the full sale price you agree with the buyer — we do not take a cut of private sales.
Can I stay anonymous?
Your phone number is hidden by default. Buyers message you through MotorLink until you choose to reveal it — and only verified buyers can send messages.
What if NTSA transfer is disputed?
We keep a tamper-proof copy of your listing, messages and the agreed price. If disputed, you can download the bundle and submit it to NTSA or your insurer.
Can a dealer co-list my car?
Yes. Consignment listings let a verified dealer market your car alongside their stock for a flat fee (no commission). You still agree the final price.