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We identify vehicles only through vetted dealer and auction partners in South Africa, Japan, the UK, and Thailand — never from unverified private sellers or unlicensed brokers.
Vehicle importing carries real financial risk when it's handled informally. Here's exactly how we remove that risk — at every step, on paper, before your money ever moves.
We never import Japanese vehicles older than 6 years from their manufacture date. This single rule is the biggest single protection we can offer a buyer — it rules out the vehicles most likely to carry hidden mileage, undisclosed accident history, or corrosion that isn't visible in photos.
Maximum vehicle age accepted from Japanese auction sources
Of Japanese imports independently inspected before purchase
Exceptions made to the standard, regardless of price or urgency
Each stage exists to close off a specific way an import can go wrong.
We identify vehicles only through vetted dealer and auction partners in South Africa, Japan, the UK, and Thailand — never from unverified private sellers or unlicensed brokers.
Before any funds are released, an independent inspector at origin documents the vehicle's true condition with dated photos and a written report. You see the vehicle as it is, not as it's advertised.
Your vehicle moves under insured freight, with a waybill number issued at dispatch. You can check its status online at any point between origin and the Botswana border.
Our compliance team files duties, VAT, and clearance paperwork directly with Botswana customs and BURS. Nothing is estimated or left incomplete at the border.
You collect your vehicle in person at our Gaborone office, together with a complete document pack — invoice, clearance certificate, and registration paperwork.
Most import fraud in Botswana happens through unregistered brokers operating without any of the safeguards below.
| Safeguard | CTI Car Group | Informal / Unregistered Importer |
|---|---|---|
| Physical, visitable office | ✓ iTowers CBD, Gaborone | Rarely — often a phone number only |
| Escrow-protected funds | ✓ Milestone-based release | Full payment upfront, no protection |
| Independent origin inspection | ✓ Every vehicle, every time | Rarely offered or verifiable |
| Vehicle age standard | ✓ 6-year limit on Japanese imports | No standard enforced |
| Live shipment tracking | ✓ Waybill number issued at dispatch | Little to no visibility in transit |
| Customs & tax compliance | ✓ Filed directly with BURS | Often incomplete or informal |
| Post-delivery support | ✓ Ongoing account contact | Contact often ends after payment |
Our compliance team can walk you through the paperwork for your exact vehicle and route before you commit to anything.