Baraza JM

Hello Baraza, Great column, as always. I need your advice. Between a two-year-old Toyota Prado and new-model Toyota Surf, which would you opt for given a choice? What dynamics would you look if both had the same 3000cc 1KZ automatic diesel engine? Also, I would love to hear your opinion on the better engine in … Read more

Great job Baraza. I never miss your Wednesday column. Now, I have a Toyota Premio with a D4 engine. I once decided not to replace the timing belt and the whole engine went bonkers and ended up requiring a complete new engine replacement. Please expound further on the care of this kind of engine. When … Read more

Dear Baraza, I recently came across a Honda Civic Type R and not only did I like its looks, but its speed was also amazing. I had been thinking of getting a Subaru WRX STi or a Toyota Mark X, so could you kindly confirm if  this Honda is  better  on the highway than the other two. … Read more

Hi Baraza, I have just completed Form Four and my parents want to buy me a car. I love fast cars so I am torn between a Subaru Impreza and a VW Golf Gti. Let’s start with the VW Golf: 1. Which VW Golf is better in terms of petrol and diesel? I recently discovered … Read more

Dear Mr Baraza, To begin with, thank you for the useful insights you give us every Wednesday. I’ve just been wondering why the old, carburettor engine Nissan Urvan is still being sold, when the makes being imported as second-hand have a more modern looking shape?  Is it just old stock being cleared out or  is might … Read more

Hi Baraza, Thank you for the great weekly Car Clinic column, it is quite informative, I recently had a bad experience at a local Toyota Kenya workshop and I found the customer care both unethical and arrogant. After delivering a Toyota Land cruiser whose Air conditioner was not cooling, I received a quotation with a … Read more