Why do men patronize the car wash as the ladies stick to the hair salons?

The car wash with an outdoor sitting set up is the modern masculine version of the ladies’ favorite hang out spot, the salon.

This brings to light the fundamental difference between the genders is that Sons of Adam easily compartmentalise their issues, unlike the ladies.

Ladies want a safe space to talk about their issues – love life, mother-in-law tribulations, kids….

Gentlemen want a safe space to think and worship their objects of desire.

That’s the reason the salon has the chatter reputation and energy of a busy newsroom. On the other hand, the car wash is largely cool.

A man parks in line, joins a gang on a table outdoors, asks for a drink. He’ll sit facing the cars getting the spray on the ramp.

A man makes new acquaintances at the car wash, valuable networking. But, first, usually by expressing adoration for some funky ride. Random questions will tumble out.

“Who does your paint work, man? He’s good”

“That scratch on the rear door? The kid from next door?” They’ll laugh a little.

“I don’t care if it costs me a kidney, but I’ll have to get that new Subaru Forester…..how long have you had it?”

Men won’t talk about their mothers-in-laws. Or, their demanding spouses. Or, the dishonest farm hand. They are not here for therapy.

The talk lingers on engine ratings, shocking petrol prices, conniving mechanics, and the hottest graffiti artist in town.

The biggest deal as an hang out spot is the networking angle. All sort of professionals will be trading banter here – lawyers, journalists, insurance agents, medics, street artists, name it.

It’s a blessing to own a ride, and besides the major opportunities it affords one – there’s lots of other benefits when you join the motoring fraternity.

What’s more there’s now an easy way to acquire a brand new moti…..

There’s a friendly financing partnership from Co-op Bank, after a groundbreaking partnership with World Navi – global leaders in vehicle acquisition and importation.

The campaign is dubbed Shika Dinga na Co-op, and here’s some of the perks attached:

  • 80% asset financing.
  • Access to high-end vehicles.
  • 100% safe & reliable vehicle importation to your doorstep.
  • 3 months warranty on engine & transmission.
  • A privilege of choosing from a wide choice of cars from various source countries.
  • All cars come with accident-free and genuine mileage certificates.
  • No risk of stolen parts or non-performance.

This is a chance to bring good tidings to your life and family. To learn more of the Shika Dinga na Co-op Campaign, click here.

Do you have side hustle ideas and need a car for it? Here’s an easy way to acquire one – brand new!

It’s a new era.

There’s an immediate need to re-examine traditional life tenets, basics and principles.

A century ago, what was used as the yardstick in society norma and expectations have taken a complete paradigm shift.

For instance, owning a car is no longer a luxury. It’s a necessity.

Modern day issues have forced people living in urban areas to rethink that bias in favour of the countryside or further off suburbs.

While one may still work in the city, the family can be based in the village. This means a lot of commuter hours.

A random weekend drive to the village means enough supplies on the return trip to last the family an entire week – fruits, vegetables or even live chicken!

The typical family car has become a means to provide for the family – what with job layoffs and salary cuts.

Perceptive family men are comfortably earning a decent income from boot sales, either in groceries, second-hand clothes or even parcel deliveries.

The list of possible side hustles owning a car affords is endless. The major problem for most entrepreneurs is acquiring one.

There’s a way one can easily get a brand new vehicle with a customised, flexible financial plan with Co-op Bank.

Wait, lest we forget, one doesn’t need to be a client, even non Co-op Bank customers can benefit from the deal.

The bank has partnered with World Navi to assist their clients import vehicles safely, with upto 80% asset financing, in a drive dubbed Shika Dinga na Co-op!

What do you get when you Shika Dinga na Co-op?

  • 80% asset financing.
  • Access to high-end vehicles.
  • 100% safe & reliable vehicle importation to your doorstep.
  • 3 months warranty on engine & transmission.
  • A privilege of choosing from a wide choice of cars from various source countries.
  • All cars come with accident-free and genuine mileage certificates.
  • No risk of stolen parts or non-performance.

Take advantage of this opportunity. Its time to get a brand new car for your family, and get another way to make extra money from a side hustle!

To learn more of this deal and options available, click here.

One can alternatively visit the nearest Co-op Bank branch and speak to customer care agents.

The five major ‘Not-To-Do Things’ when hitching a lift in someone’s car!

There’s an unofficial creed to follow when riding in someone’s private car. It’s a little like crashing in someone’s crib. In Kenya, it goes a notch higher….

Here’s a few pointers to follow.

Agree to the owner’s views on contentious matters in the duration of the drive. Topical matters that demand loyalty or some societal bias, say politics or sports, the car owner enjoys a monopoly of ideas.

Just pray that he commands some decent acumen.

The trick is to steer the conversation from sports if his team is hanging by a thread from possible relegation.

It’s your duty to curse errant drivers you meet on the road. It doesn’t matter how incompetent he is, remember which team you rooting for.

A special bonus is earned if you roll down the window and scream at a clueless boda boda guy.

You hail from an angry republic – it’s time to vent that anger.

Thou shall not touch the stereo. I repeat, for all austerity. Aside, it makes sense: it is HIS stereo. Make a prayer that the tape cassette playing rhumba on loop gets jammed.

Sometimes, providence may smile in your direction and your host has an ear for good music.

Enjoy the ride, but do not sing along if the host is not – hitching a lift doesn’t give you an arena to showcase hour vocal prowess.

Asking for a lift in the village comes with additional tags. Cars get scratched by overgrown hedges. Cars get stuck in mud, or hit undersides on big rocks.

Follow the driver’s cue: if he wants to check out the car, get out too. Make a scene. Get sprawling on the ground to check the car’s innards. Is there a scratch?

This is the perfect time to remember high fuel taxes, county funds and how that doesn’t reflect in decent roads.

Be aware of your standing in society. Are you important? Or is there someone else more important’er?

Enroute, the host may be inclined to offer someone else a lift.

In Kenya, the front seat is sovereign. Be sure to offer your seat if you deem the other passenger as of higher social standing. Chances are they’ll turn it down, but, woe unto you if the host has to ask you to vacate the seat.

If you’ve been this embarrassed, then you’ll jump at the slightest opportunity to own your own ride.

Perhaps, it’s time to make your own playlist and enjoy it on a long drive.

There is a simple way – by taking advantage of an awesome, pocket-friendly financing deal thanks to Co-op Bank in partnership with World Navi – heavyweights in automobile acquisition.

Co-op Bank has partnered with World Navi to enable their clients to import vehicles safely, with upto 80% asset financing!

The importation process takes no more than 60 days. The car is delivered to your doorstep, like pizza!

This is a chance to make your opinions count on the long drive.

Click here to learn more about the financing deal.