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Used Cars for sale in South Africa
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Search for used cars here!
Or click on the used car makes below
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Top 15 used car searches this week in South Africa
Used cars for sale in Southern Africa listed by Area
Of course buying a used car is not always as attractive as the lure of a new motor car model but there are many advantages to used cars:
You can afford a higher model with more luxury or performance.
Our current market means there are loads of good quality, well priced used cars to choose from.
It may also be easier to obtain car finance as prices are lower.
Car insurance rates are generally more affordable.
Many used cars are still under manufacturer warranty or come with an extended motor plan.
Which used car can I afford to buy?
Before looking at used cars decide what your monthly budget can afford. A good rule to use is that your total monthly car repayments shouldn’t exceed 20% of your salary after tax. This may also be too much for you to afford, depending on other expenses you incur. You also need to consider availability of a lump sum for deposit on the second hand vehicle and monthly fees such as car insurance. Also bare in mind that you should not spend your entire budget every month. As with any car, but more so with used cars, things can and do go wrong. Make allowance for this so that you are not unprepared should an event arise.
Does the used car for sale meet my current needs
Depending on your personality and where you are in life, your car needs (and wants) will vary hugely. If you already have a used car brand that you like, take the time to have a look at other car brand competitors which may provide the same features and better suit your financial needs. There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding different car brands, this may be due to bad experiences in the past or exposure to different marketing campaigns. Remember, different car manufacturers have different target markets and offerings, finding the ideal brand of car that suits your requirements will mean you are not paying for features you may not actually need.
Finding a good used car for sale deal
The market value of used cars is based on their condition, mileage and of course their popularity and availability. Certain used cars are very popular in the South African market, these cars are usually snapped up quickly or overpriced, which means that if you're desperate to get hold of one of them you'll pay a premium! You may also have to sacrifice on certain features as choice is limited. Other cars are readily available and with plenty to choose from, here you may find a car or many cars that most closely meet your needs. Popular, available used cars for sale are usually where the bargains are found.
So you've got a short list of used cars you're interested in buying, now what?
Do some investigating on the used cars you've narrowed you list down to:
Visit the manufacturers websites (example: www.vw.co.za) where you’ll be able to find all the vehicle specs including consumption, features, performance etc. You’ll also find the new car prices which will give you an idea of the value you’'re getting from your used car deal.
Read car reviews. Reviews are easily available in our news section or by searching on the Internet.
Do a search on our site a see what cars for sale are available!
Pre-arrange to see the cars you've found and you think are viable options that will suit your lifestyle and budget. Be careful to buy cars only from reputable sources where the vehicles have been properly checked and are fully road worthy. If you are buying privately, ensure that you meet the seller in a safe environment and be vigilant.
Please note that tips provided on buying used cars are meant only as a guide to the car buyer.
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Used car searching on Cars.co.za
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Narrow down our Cars for sale list by using our used cars search to find both new cars and used cars.
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Input your desired make, model, car price range and area via the used cars search form.
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Browse through the returned car search results for vehicles which interest you.
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Once you've found a suitable car, contact the relevant car dealers or private seller for more vehicle information.
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Use our wishlist tool to keep track of your used cars list.
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You may also obtain car insurance quotes online for your selected used cars.
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Upgrading your car? Want to place your current used car for sale as well?
Advertise your car for sale with cars.co.za
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Cars.co.za used car page offers users the ability to browse our used car database using alternative methods to the Used car search.
Car buyers may browse via our complete cars for sale make list above or by using one of our top 15 search results as quicklinks.
Because we know that buying a used car can be a new and often daunting experience, we’ve put together some tips below to help you find the used car that will best suit your needs.
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