How to avoid buying a pre-owned vehicle that has been scrapped or written off
By Pritesh Ruthun
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JOHANNESBURG â Buying a pre-owned or second-hand vehicle is a good option, and one that is growing in popularity due to value-for-money and cost-effectiveness, yet buyers need to be aware that there can be drawbacks.
It is imperative that potential buyers do their research, including compare pricing, before purchasing a vehicle.
One drawback, however, and something that is probably not the first thing a buyer looks out for, is whether the vehicle was written off, and then rebuilt for resale. This is particularly challenging if you are interested in a vehicle that is listed as a private sale.
Uganda has become the first country in the eastern and southern African region to convert its driver’s licensing categories to conform to the regionally harmonized Tripartite Transit and Transport Facilitation Programme (TTTFP) standards.
The county will commence issuance of the new licenses from the 1st March 2021, according to Mr. Winstone Katushabe, Commissioner Transport Regulation and Safety in Uganda.
The TTTFP drivers’ license categories and driving license card, are based on International Standards Organization (ISO) and the United Nations road traffic regulations. Uganda has already amended her Traffic and Road Safety Act of 1998, a process that was completed in May 2020.