5 things you need to know when buying used cars for sale in Durban

1. When is the best time to buy a used car?

“Towards the end of the month! Dealers generally tend to do better deals at the end of the month to close it off right, to help the business pass the finish line, basically.” said Ashruf

2. How much mileage is too high for a used car?

“That’s a tricky question, but it really is customer specific.  So one customer might want to buy a car with under 80,000 kilometers, they want something reliable, whereas another customer is happy to buy a bakkie with 300,000 Kilometers, he's buying for purpose, and he's buying value. He's not necessarily interested in kilometers, he's more interested in the quality of the vehicle.”

3. Is mileage more important than age, or is age more important than mileage when purchasing a used car? 

“I think mileage.” 

 

4. Is it true that it’s cheaper to buy a car with cash? 

“No, not necessarily. It depends on the dealership. 

Dealerships are motivated to sell products, so generally on a cash transaction customers are less likely to buy a product — things like warranty. Whereas customers on a finance deal are more likely to buy them, so you're more likely to save money that way.”

5. What are your final tips for anyone looking to buy a used car in Durban? 

“If you're buying from a dealer, make sure you know who you're buying from. Insist on some sort of quality check from the dealer, a report or something to that effect, so you know exactly what you're buying.

So we, as a dealer, we do that, so we know exactly what we're selling and the customer knows exactly what they are buying, therefore we are both on the same page. “

If you want to find out more about Ashrufs dealership, you can check out his stock right here on our site, under used cars for sale.