Who is the Volkswagen Amarok for?
The Volkswagen Amarok is a good fit for farmers, contractors, mining and construction businesses, NGOs and anyone moving goods or driving on rough roads. Pickups are built for Ghana's toughest conditions, from laterite roads in the Northern and Upper regions to construction sites and farms.
Fuel economy and running costs
Most pickups in Ghana run on diesel, which gives good pulling power and range. Use clean fuel from trusted stations to protect the injectors.
Insurance, roadworthy renewal and routine servicing are the other regular costs. Budget for an oil change roughly every 5,000 to 10,000 km, depending on the oil grade and driving conditions.
Parts, servicing and resale
Parts are available in Ghana but cost more, and some items must be ordered from Dubai or Europe, so budget for that.
Use a specialist or authorised workshop with proper diagnostic tools; electronics need trained hands.
Well-maintained German cars with service records resell well, but neglected ones lose value fast.
Importing a Volkswagen Amarok to Ghana
If you cannot find the right Volkswagen Amarok locally, you can import one. Factor in the purchase price, shipping to Tema port, import duty and levies charged by the Ghana Revenue Authority, clearing fees and DVLA registration. Vehicles over ten years old attract extra penalties, so newer cars are often better value once they land.
Carboqs can handle the import for you, from sourcing the car abroad to clearing it at Tema.