Shopping for a used car is riskier than buying new – there’s generally more unknown, plus can you trust all the information you’re given about the history? Having said that, there are many cheap, second hand cars in South Africa and one of them just might be your next set of wheels!
We have some tips on how to make a great buying decision, plus we have a fleet of more than 4 000 popular makes and models of used cars for sale, which can be viewed on our website for previously loved cars. All our cars have a proven service record, and have undergone a stringent 116-point quality assurance check. We can also arrange finance and insurance for the vehicles, which span more than 14 brands and seven car types.
If you have children or an adventurous lifestyle, check that your car will fit all your gear such as prams, infant car seats, bikes and more. Ask yourself if the car ticks all your boxes when it comes to comfort, safety and drivability.
You might want to find a cheaper car to be able to afford the insurance, or you might choose to buy a newer car with a maintenance plan so that you don’t have to fork out for repairs. To get the full picture, see if you can get the car financed (and what your monthly payments will be), assess what your fuel costs could be per month, and get insurance quotes. You can get a free online quote for maintenance plans, service plans and insurance from MotorHappy right here.
There are lots of online calculators where you can check your car’s depreciation rate. This will help when deciding between two similarly priced cars, as you might want to opt for the car with a lower rate of depreciation. (Read more: How depreciation effects the value of your car)
For more information on MotorHappy’s used car options, and to search cars by brand, category, price or region, click here.
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