5 Things You Need To Know When Buying Used Cars For Sale In Durban
This week we spoke to Waseem Mahomed, Dealer Principal from Motor Pride in Durban to get his 5 top tips for anyone looking to buy a used car.
1. When is the best time to buy a used car?
Waseem: “Well, during this current Covid-19 situation, the primary financial health has decreased a lot of now. So based on installments, to get low installments, now is a good time to buy. But in usual times, I guess it would be when businesses are at the end of their financial year because that is when all the bonuses would get paid out.”
2. How many kilometres is too high for a used car?
“So, for us we don't buy cars over 100,000km. Of course, when you go to events than maybe you can look over that but for basic cars like sedans or coupes then over 100,000km.”
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3. Is mileage more important than age, or is age more important than mileage when purchasing a used car?
“I think newer is better because the parts will be newer and the motor plan will last longer.”
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4. Is it true that it’s cheaper to buy a car with cash?
“We like to give discounts, if we get cash then the discount will probably be a bit bigger, but we give discounts to both finance and cash.”
5. What are your final tips for anyone looking to buy a used car in Durban?
“You’ve got to make sure the car is accident free, you should see if the car has stopped standards that the person who previously owned the car hasn't made any changes. Finally, check that the motor plan is still intact and the modelling manager. ” (please check, makes no sense?)
If you want to find out more about Waseem’s dealership, check out Motor Pride & his stock on used cars for sale.
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