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