| So, you are thinking of buying a second hand / used | | | | Some newspapers or publications we recommend |
| car in South Africa, but you do not know where to | | | | include the Autotrader look out for the South African |
| start, what to look out for, and how much you should | | | | and the regional versions. The Cape Ads in Cape |
| spend on what. Remember, to find that perfect | | | | Town or the Junk mail, which is also available online, will |
| second hand / used car you need to have patience | | | | have plenty of cars to choose from. The AA Autobay |
| and some knowledge- it will take effort to source a | | | | or AA publications and other weekly papers all have |
| good second hand car in South Africa and you will | | | | sections where you can look for second hand cars |
| need to restrain yourself until you find the right car at | | | | and used car sales. |
| the right price. | | | | As the new owner of a used car you should enquire |
| Never rush into buying a used car in South Africa. This | | | | as to the costs for repairs and availability of spare |
| part is where the patience comes in! You need to start | | | | parts. This will all give you an idea as to what the first |
| with a list of cars you would like and then start finding | | | | service will put you back. Foreigners also need to |
| car sales and used car dealers across South Africa. | | | | apply for a Traffic register number before being able |
| Make sure to not only look for a used car dealer in the | | | | to register or licence their new car. For this you will |
| city you will be residing, but also look in other major | | | | need two colour passport size photographs and a |
| cities like Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban- in | | | | copy of your Passport. |
| the end you must be sure that you know exactly | | | | Always remember that when you are buying a used |
| what the South African car market has to offer. | | | | car you should read through the sales documentation |
| Now, the question is where will you start looking for a | | | | carefully. One thing that numerous people never pick |
| used car in South Africa? If you've already checked | | | | up is that in the sales document for a used car in |
| the major car dealerships, the next step would be to | | | | South Africa, you will come across the word |
| take a look at the local newspapers (specifically the | | | | "voetstoots". This word has its origin in Afrikaans and |
| classified sections) and surf the Internet for used cars | | | | means that the car is bought or sold without any |
| by just going to one of the major search engines and | | | | warranty at all and in the condition as is. |
| typing in "car sales South Africa", "used cars South | | | | This in effect means that you have to buy the right |
| Africa" or "second hand cars South Africa". You can | | | | car. Buying a cheap car that isn't in a good condition |
| also contact local auction houses who are selling bank | | | | and will break in 3 months just is not worth the time |
| repossessed cars. | | | | and hassle. |