Buying guidance
What to verify before you commit to a used vehicle
Chassis identity, ownership authority, import and registration documents, mileage evidence and service history — the checks that change a decision.
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Insights
Perspectives for better automotive decisions
Practical guidance drawn from sourcing, fleet and advisory work. Published articles will appear here as they are released.
Editorial programme
Topics we publish on
Each topic below is part of the PREMIVANCE editorial programme. Contact us if you would like a briefing on any subject ahead of publication.
Fleet economics
Total cost of ownership beyond the purchase price
Fuel, maintenance, downtime, insurance, financing cost and residual value usually outweigh the headline price on a five-year horizon.
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Global sourcing
Understanding landed cost and what a quotation excludes
Why credible landed-cost estimates state assumptions, exchange-rate basis, validity periods and third-party dependencies.
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Procurement
Writing a vehicle specification that suppliers can price
Fit-for-purpose specifications reduce variation between bids and make comparison matrices genuinely comparable.
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Electrification
EV readiness for Kenyan corporate fleets
Duty cycle, charging access, energy cost, service coverage and residual value assumptions decide whether electrification pays.
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Fleet operations
Preventive maintenance planning that protects uptime
Scheduled intervals, parts availability and telematics data reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life.
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