Uganda, Nov. 17 -- Doreen Musiimenta

I have had my Toyota Auris for three years and it was my first car. As a first time car owner, I wanted a small car with an engine capacity below 1500cc and the Auris's 1300cc was well within my range.

In the three years I have had it, service usually costs between Shs120,000 and it only goes up to Shs150,000 when I replace the brake pads, engine oil and fuel filter. When there is a part that needs replacement, my trusted mechanic does all the sourcing. Since I am not sure of the cost of many parts, this has kept me away from being cheated.

I refuel once a month since a full tank carries 50 litres. This keeps me going for a month from my home in Kira in Wakiso District to my workplace in Ntinda, Kam...