Dr Charis Educates Car Buyers on the Right Questions to Ask Before Purchasing
- Dr Charis, the wife of Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah, shared practical advice for people planning to buy cars through her TikTok page
- The medical doctor and car dealer explained that many buyers do not ask the right questions or are unclear about what they want from a car
- She advised buyers to ask dealers about aspects like export documentation, shipping timelines, and port clearing before making payment
Dr Charis, a Ghanaian medical doctor and well-known car dealer on TikTok, has shared useful advice for people planning to buy a car.
Source: TikTok
The entrepreneur, who runs the popular Charis Holdings page on TikTok, married Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, in a private ceremony on March 7, 2026.
Beyond her professional career in medicine, Dr Charis has built a strong following online where she regularly talks about cars and advises people interested in importing vehicles.
In a recent video that has caught attention on social media, she explained that many people who want to buy a car often fail to ask the vehicle dealers the most relevant questions.
According to the car dealer and medical doctor, the way that some buyers make enquiries can make the process unnecessarily complicated.
“Most of you, when you want to buy a car, and you start making inquiries, you do not ask the right questions,” she said while speaking to her followers.
Watch the TikTok video below:
Dr Charis lists 6 car-buying questions
Dr Charis noted that many buyers begin conversations by saying they want a cheap car, without providing any clear direction about what they actually need.
The vehicle influencer explained that this makes it difficult for dealers to properly assist them.
She also pointed out that some people list dozens of different car models when they contact a dealer, which she says is not helpful.
Instead, she advised buyers to be clear and specific from the beginning.
For instance, they should mention the exact model they are looking for or simply provide a budget and allow the dealer to recommend cars that fall within that price range.
Dr Charis also encouraged buyers to ask important questions about the import process before making payment, such as whether quoted prices include export documentation and related shipping costs.
Shipping timelines are another important detail buyers should ask about, as knowing when the vehicle will be shipped and how the shipping process works helps with planning.
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Dr Charis gives advice on port clearing
Dr Charis further advised buyers to clarify who would handle the clearing of the car at the port in Ghana.
Some dealers clear vehicles through agents, while the buyer may have to handle the process personally.
Dr Charis concluded that asking these questions early makes the entire process easier and prevents misunderstandings between buyers and dealers.
Her video has sparked discussions online, with many social media users praising her for breaking down the car-buying process in a simple and practical way.
Dealer warns buyers about four used cars
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that a Moroccan car dealer had listed several used cars buyers should avoid due to frequent mechanical problems.
Adam Rida explained that older Range Rover models, early GMC Acadia SUVs, and high-mileage BMW cars often come with expensive repair bills.
He also cautioned buyers about Dodge Dart and Dodge Calibre vehicles, saying that these may drive well at first but could develop notable problems.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
