Protecting Your Investment
Every Import, Fully Documented and Fully Protected
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.
- BURS-Compliant Filing
- Escrow-Protected Funds
- Registered Gaborone Office
The 6-Year Japanese Standard
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
0
Exceptions made to the standard, regardless of price or urgency
Step By Step
Our Transparent 5-Step Process
Each stage exists to close off a specific way an import can go wrong.
1
Sourced
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.
2
Inspected
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.
Photo & video report
Pre-payment sign-off
3
In Transit
Insured freight
Live waybill tracking
Customs Cleared
5
Ready for Handover at iTowers
Our compliance team files duties, VAT, and clearance paperwork directly with Botswana customs and BURS. Nothing is estimated or left incomplete at the border.
Full document pack
Know the Difference
How We Compare to Informal Importers
| 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 |
Protect Yourself When Importing a Vehicle
A few simple checks are enough to tell a legitimate import agency from a risky one. Before you pay anyone for a vehicle import, confirm the basics:
- Visit the physical office before paying anything
- Confirm payments go to a registered company account, not a personal one
- Ask for an itemized quote, never a single lump sum
- Request a waybill number you can independently track