used cars

Hi, how's it going? I was wondering if anyone has any opinions on a used auto car around the R160k mark. It's for my mum, who needs to run some errands and drop my sisters off at campus and such. Looking for something that's reliable, small, cheap to maintain and cheap on fuel and not high...

I've seen a Chrome extension referenced by several UK-based Youtube car channels as being a great resource for those inetrested in purchasing a vehicle to ensure they get a great deal. It's called AT Price Tracker - unfortunately it only works on the UK version of AutoTrader. I tested it by...

Best-selling used EV models in SA South Africa's top-selling used electric vehicles (EVs) in the first half of 2023 were the BMW i3, Mini Cooper SE, and Volvo XC40 Recharge, according to AutoTrader's Mid-Year Car Industry Report. For the first time, the automotive classifieds website — one of...

WeBuyCars now selling over 10,000 cars per month WeBuyCars recorded tremendous growth between October 2021 and March 2022, with revenue, sales, and headline earnings surging compared to the same period the year before. Transaction Capital detailed the used car dealer’s impressive half-year...

Your used car could be worth much more than a year ago Many second-hand vehicles in South Africa are now worth more than a year ago. That is according to WeBuyCars founder and executive director Faan van der Walt, who was recently interviewed on Talk 702's The Money Show with Bruce Whitfield.

Car prices in South Africa going through the roof Have you been on AutoTrader lately? If not, you may be surprised to find that South Africa’s already stratospheric car prices are even higher. This phenomenon isn’t exclusive to South Africa, though. Across the world, car prices have soared due...

I'm looking to buy a new car and I managed to find a 2011 BMW 116i 3 DR Manual for R139k with only 85000km's on the clock. IT's from SMG (An approved BMW dealer) and is really in immaculate condition. However, I'm hesitant to even touch a second hand BMW and rather go for a used Ford Focus or...

I've only ever owned a classic mini which I've had since uni - which I love - but unfortunately the maintenance costs are becoming untenable. My budget is quite flexible, I'm mainly concerned about getting a reliable car, still under service warranty, reasonable to insure, not too high...

I'm looking to buy a car around R120k and the 2016 Fiesta has caught my attention. My friend recommends checking the 2016 i20. My priorities are price, fuel economy and reliability. I'm also a bit paranoid of the used car dealerships cause I'm in the Gauteng area so any advice on that too would...

Looking to get some thoughts on this car being sold by a friend who is going overseas (photo to show version of the Polo in question). I have been looking at more expensive options, but could certainly save some money with this choice. It is high mileage (180000 km) but has had a lot of work...

Hello everyone, I'm a 24 year old Masters student looking to buy a cheap car for getting to work from next year after I finish my degree. My main considerations are something with good fuel economy, cheap to insure and run (considering servicing etc.) and reliable. In an ideal world...

Hi car gurus. I'm planning to buy a used car. While looking for an i20, I ran into an Audi A4 selling for 89k. It seems to be in great condition from the outside. The owner claims 115000km on the clock and zero accidents. Isn't the price a tad too low for the mileage of the car? I have also...

Hi Guys, so when you check a used car, what do you look for? kick the tires and your done? Dekra/AA check? or something a bit more comprehensive like this? https://pop.h-cdn.co/assets/cm/15/06/54d1504cb1bd6_-_used-car-checklist.pdf what Im wondering is there an app based version of this...

So.... a couple of days ago I purchased a car from a "reputable" dealership. I drove away confident i had found a good deal. I adjusted my rear view mirror and the entire thing fell off,and to add to it a loud and hard knock appeared from under the car so i took it to a mechanic to check.. the...

Hi, I will be buying a used car from a dealer or private seller very soon. I am in the final stages negotiating the final price with both. I need information on which documents I must receive from either seller to confirm the car is mine? I want to avoid buying a stolen car I want...

Hi all, I'm in the used car market looking to buy my first car. I recently came across a 2005 Kia Carens with 200000km mileage and it's going for R43000 which really meets my budget of R40k- 50k. My problem is that my mechanic friends have never serviced or repaired a Kia Carens. Does...

Hi everyone, I'm hoping the accumulated knowledge of the forum users here can help to guide me in deciding on which cars to seriously look at, drive and from those ultimately buy. I recently had someone drive into me. And insurance are calling my Corsa Lite a write-off. They are valuing...

Hello I am interested in a used vehicle, but I need the truth on the accident history. Where can I get that? I have been searching for an hour now

Hi guys. I need your help. I am lady driver and I am considering buying a used car. The car that I am loving is the Mazda 3 Sports Dynamic and a private seller I saw is selling his for R100000 with a mileage of 34000km. It sounded too good to be true then I asked if the car was on any motor plan...