New car owners turn to used spares as prices surge 50pc

A spare parts shop in Kisumu. PHOTO | TONNY OMONDI | NMG

Sparepart prices in Kenya have jumped by up to 50 percent in the last six months on rising shipping costs and a weakening shilling, with second-hand parts being the worst hit.

The price surge has forced some buyers who would typically buy new car parts to also go for second-hand varieties that fit within their budgets.

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