Car dealers like to brag about phrases like “best service” and “best quality”, but you know it is all marketing jargon, right? It is easy enough to say you are the best, but if you do not have to supply any proof of it, why should your claims be regarded in a serious light? So, … Read more
New passenger car and commercial vehicle prices have skyrocketed in recent years. Do you remember the time when you could buy a brand-new bakkie for R20 000? That was 1987 and, 20 years on, the cheapest new vehicle on sale in South Africa costs R100 000 – and it is a miniscule 800-cc city hatchback that … Read more
There seems to be an oversupply of used car dealerships in Pretoria and this is evident in the high failure rate of the smaller concerns. Unfortunately, this is an industry where the antics of unscrupulous and dishonest dealers are quickly exposed and legislation has made it possible for only dealerships strictly playing by the rules … Read more
You’ve shopped around; you know what you want, you’ve seen it on the internet, found a good deal from a private seller, it seems legit. Also, it looks like a really, really good deal. Buying a your vehicle can be difficult … Do you take it? We’re not going to say DON’T take it, but … Read more
It’s holiday time! Many of you might be thinking of heading to one of our neighbouring countries in search of warmer climates. Did you know that both you and your vehicle need some official documentation to cross the border? To make your border crossing a smooth one, we’ve compiled some tips for you: What you … Read more
Selling your car is never really an easy decision to make. You’ve made memories together, travelled many safe kilometres and worked hard to pay for it; you have a CONNECTION to it, but, life changes. Now that the decision has been made, you have numerous options available: trade-in, private sale, or selling it to a … Read more
The last week has been a tumultuous one for our country. Especially when all that you read is about South Africa having to downgrade to ‘junk status’ What does this mean? Don’t panic folks, in this blog I will share with you what junk status means, and importantly how does it affect the ordinary consumer. … Read more
When bad service becomes the norm, offering a service, any service really, becomes excellent, but what is excellent service then, when the bar has been set so low. Raising the industry standard is not something we strive for. It is something we insist on because everyone has a right to be heard, to feel valued, … Read more
Deciding to sell your car is never easy, and there are numerous factors that can and should influence your decision. When it comes to value and wanting to remain in the car market without losing money, then the best time to sell your vehicle is by calculating what you’ve paid in against what you can … Read more
When bad service becomes the norm, offering a service, any service really, becomes excellent, but what is excellent service then, when the bar has been set so low. Raising the industry standard is not something we strive for. It is something we insist on because everyone has a right to be heard, to feel valued, … Read more
