Is the KEBS inspection done in Kenya or Japan?

In Japan, before the car ships. KEBS appoints an agent (currently QISJ) to inspect the vehicle at origin and issue a Certificate of Roadworthiness. The certificate is then used during clearance at Mombasa.

Who arranges the KEBS/QISJ inspection?

CarHappy arranges the pre-export inspection as part of the export process, so the car ships with its Certificate of Roadworthiness ready. Ask on WhatsApp how the inspection is reflected in your quote.

Can a car skip the inspection?

No. A used vehicle cannot be cleared at Mombasa without a valid Certificate of Roadworthiness, so every car CarHappy exports to Kenya goes through it.

Does passing KEBS mean the car is perfect?

It means the car is roadworthy and compliant with KS 1515. For the full picture of condition, also review the auction sheet, grade, photos and CarHappy's inspection notes — all shared before you pay.

KEBS Inspection for Cars from Japan: What Kenyan Buyers Need to Know

What the KEBS roadworthiness inspection means when importing a car from Japan to Kenya: the KS 1515 standard, QISJ pre-export checks, the 8-year rule and the certificate.

This public CarHappy Japan guide is available at https://carhappy.jp/guides/kebs-inspection-kenya.

Guide FAQ

Is the KEBS inspection done in Kenya or Japan?: In Japan, before the car ships. KEBS appoints an agent (currently QISJ) to inspect the vehicle at origin and issue a Certificate of Roadworthiness. The certificate is then used during clearance at Mombasa.
Who arranges the KEBS/QISJ inspection?: CarHappy arranges the pre-export inspection as part of the export process, so the car ships with its Certificate of Roadworthiness ready. Ask on WhatsApp how the inspection is reflected in your quote.
Can a car skip the inspection?: No. A used vehicle cannot be cleared at Mombasa without a valid Certificate of Roadworthiness, so every car CarHappy exports to Kenya goes through it.
Does passing KEBS mean the car is perfect?: It means the car is roadworthy and compliant with KS 1515. For the full picture of condition, also review the auction sheet, grade, photos and CarHappy's inspection notes — all shared before you pay.