Every payment protected by CarSpace Escrow
Kenya's anti-scam car marketplace

Rent & Buy Cars
Without the Fear of
Being Conned.

Every vendor on CarSpace is verified. Every shilling you pay is held safely in escrow and only released once you have inspected and received your car.

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ESCROW PROTECTED PAYMENTS KYC VERIFIED VENDORS NTSA LOGBOOK CHECKS M-PESA & CARD PAYMENTS DUAL DELIVERY CONFIRMATION LOCAL KENYAN SUPPORT
Why CarSpace exists

Too many Kenyans have paid for cars that never showed up.

Fake rental "companies", cloned photos, deposits sent to strangers on social media. CarSpace was built to end this. We put a trusted middle layer between you and the vendor, so nobody gets paid until everybody is satisfied.

The old way
Send a deposit by M-Pesa to an unknown number and hope the car arrives.
The CarSpace way
Pay CarSpace Escrow. Inspect the car. Confirm. Only then does the vendor get paid.

Verified Vendors

ID, KRA PIN, business permit and physical office checks before anyone can list.

Escrow Payments

Your money is held securely and released only after successful delivery.

Real Cars, Real Photos

Each vehicle is matched to its logbook and registration number.

Fair Disputes

Something wrong? Raise a dispute and the funds stay frozen until it is resolved.

Marketplace

Browse verified cars

All listings are escrow protected. Pay safely, drive confidently.

CarSpace Escrow

Your money moves only when the car does.

A simple, transparent 4-step process that protects both customers and honest vendors.

STEP 01

Pay into Escrow

Pay via M-Pesa or card. Funds go to CarSpace Escrow, never directly to the vendor.

STEP 02

Funds Held Securely

Vendor is notified the payment is secured and prepares the car for pickup or delivery.

STEP 03

Inspect & Confirm

You inspect the car. Both you and the vendor confirm handover on the verification page using your secure code.

STEP 04

Vendor Gets Paid

Once both confirmations are in, funds are released to the vendor instantly. Done.

Secure handover code
Only share your 6-digit code once you are happy with the car.
Dispute freeze
Raise a dispute and funds stay locked while our team mediates.
Full refunds
Car not delivered or not as described? You get your money back.
Delivery Verification

Escrow Tracker & Handover

Customers and vendors confirm successful pickup or delivery here. Funds are released only after both sides confirm.

Escrow ID Funds Held
CS-24817
Amount in escrow
Customer
Handover

Demo IDs: CS-24817. New bookings appear here automatically.

Customer Verification
Inspect the car before confirming
Your handover code ••••••
Vendor Confirmation
Enter code given by the customer

After handing over the car, ask the customer for their 6-digit handover code and enter it below. This proves the customer physically received the vehicle.

For Vendors

Honest business deserves honest customers.

Car hire companies, dealerships and private sellers: get a verified badge, reach serious customers across Kenya and receive guaranteed payments, already secured before you hand over the keys.

Verified badge
Stand out from scammers and earn instant trust.
Guaranteed payment
Funds are secured before you release the car.
Vendor dashboard
Manage listings, bookings and payouts in one place.
Nationwide reach
Customers from Nairobi to Mombasa, Kisumu & beyond.
Our vendor verification process
  1. 1National ID / passport and KRA PIN of the owner or directors
  2. 2Business registration certificate & county business permit
  3. 3Logbook / NTSA search for every car listed
  4. 4Physical office or yard visit by the CarSpace team

Apply to become a vendor

Our team will contact you within 24 hours to begin verification.

Testimonials

Trusted by customers & vendors

★★★★★

"I lost KES 15,000 last year to a fake car hire on Facebook. With CarSpace I paid, inspected the Prado at the office, then confirmed. Zero stress."

WN
Wanjiru N.
Customer, Nairobi
★★★★★

"As a car hire company, customers used to doubt us. The verified badge and escrow changed everything. Our bookings doubled in three months."

BO
Brian O.
Vendor, Kisumu
★★★★★

"Bought my first Harrier through CarSpace. The logbook was verified and my money was only released after transfer. This is how it should be done."

AM
Ali M.
Buyer, Mombasa
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Escrow means CarSpace holds your payment on your behalf. The vendor can see the money is secured but cannot access it until you and the vendor both confirm the car was successfully picked up or delivered.

Raise a dispute from your Escrow Tracker. Funds are frozen immediately and, if the vendor fails to deliver, you receive a full refund to your M-Pesa or card.

We check national ID, KRA PIN, business registration and permits, run NTSA logbook searches on each car and physically visit the vendor's office or yard before approval.

M-Pesa (STK push), Visa/Mastercard and bank transfer for car purchases. All payments go to CarSpace Escrow, never to a personal number.

Customers pay a small escrow protection fee shown clearly before payment. Vendors pay a modest commission only on successfully completed transactions.

Contact us

We're here to help.

Questions about a booking, escrow or becoming a vendor? Reach out anytime.

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