| The success of this programme is largely due to the | | | | be registered at the "Department of Licensing and |
| difficulties associated with buying a pre-owned car | | | | Registration". |
| privately in any foreign country, South Africa being no | | | | For this you need the following documents: |
| exception in this regard. | | | | - Change of Ownership / Sale of motor vehicle form |
| The procedure of making a used car purchase is | | | | - Roadworthy Certificate |
| fraught with many risks. | | | | - Original Registration Certificate |
| Although used cars are generally well priced, the many | | | | - Bank Release Certificate |
| hidden costs accumulated tend to surface only after | | | | - Current License Disc |
| the deal is done. Many new owners of pre-owned | | | | - Driver's License |
| cars realise afterward that they should have dealt with | | | | - Passport |
| someone who offers a guarantee. Any undisclosed | | | | - Traffic Register Number |
| problems can end up costing a great deal of money | | | | - Address in South Africa For the registration you |
| over and above the purchase price, with no | | | | should plan 2-3 days. |
| recompense from the previous owner. | | | | Insurance |
| Buy back guarantee means that you purchase a fully | | | | South Africa has no compulsory cover for vehicle |
| licensed, roadworthy, quality used vehicle. When you | | | | damage. This means that some 70% of drivers are |
| return home, we buy it back from you. No hassles, no | | | | uninsured. Against this background, and keeping in mind |
| catches - it is really as simple as that! | | | | the fact that repairs are very expensive in South |
| However, if you do decide to purchase a car privately. | | | | Africa, it is advisable to obtain fully comprehensive |
| Take note of the following car buying tips and | | | | insurance cover, or at least cover for Balance of Third |
| procedures: | | | | Party, Fire and Theft. This is almost impossible to do |
| Purchase | | | | without a permanent address in South Africa or |
| It is important to conclude a sales contract when | | | | without a local bank account. Being young also counts |
| buying a used car. Registration forms are available at | | | | against you. |
| the local traffic authorities. All used cars must pass a | | | | More Information |
| roadworthy test, which will cost about R 200.00.This | | | | Give yourself enough time to market and sell the |
| test is best done at AA Test & Drive Centres, | | | | vehicle before your departure. The less time you have |
| which are located around South Africa. | | | | to sell the car, the lower the price you will have to |
| Payment | | | | accept. If necessary, sell your vehicle to a local dealer, |
| Normally you pay the purchase price cash or via bank | | | | even if you get a price under the market value. |
| transfer. It is important to keep the voucher. The | | | | When selling to a private person, it makes sense to |
| voucher will allow you to transfer the money back to | | | | take someone with you for added security. Do not let |
| your account in your home country after you have | | | | the buyer do a test drive on his own. Only accept |
| sold the vehicle. Without this, you could have difficulty | | | | cash, and be weary of cheques, as these are easily |
| changing the South African Rands back into the | | | | forged. |
| currency of origin. | | | | For driving to Kenya or Tanzania, you need a Carnet |
| An international bank transfer takes approximately 4-6 | | | | de Passage, obtainable at the AA. To get it you need |
| days. | | | | 100% deposit of the vehicle cost. Does your holiday |
| Registration | | | | budget allow this? |
| Within 21 days of signing the contract, the vehicle must | | | | |