5 Things You Need To Know When Buying Used Cars For Sale In Roodepoort
This week we spoke to James Aldhouse, Dealer Principal from Kia Roodepoort, 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?
James: “From our point of view I think Christmas or holiday time is always a better time. I think people are just kind of more relaxed and ready to splash their cash, if that's the right term, haha!”
2. How many kilometres is too high for a used car?
“On a kilometer basis for motor vehicles, we look at 100,000 km, and on more robust vehicles around 150,000 to 180,000 km.”
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3. Is mileage more important than age, or is age more important than mileage when purchasing a used car?
“Older car with lower mileage. It's all about wear and tear. ”
4. Is it true that it’s cheaper to buy a car by cash?
“Not really, we get paid by the bank if someone buys with finance, so in terms we prefer finance. It's also a lot more hassle with the bank when someone buys with cash with all the decorations and deposits etc. Cash isn't a big trading card and doesn't quite have the power it used to have.”
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5. What are your final tips for anyone looking to buy a used car in Roodepoort?
“Warranty guarantees. What type of warranty is being used as well, make sure it's a reputable dealer, nowadays you have to think what if it gets hijacked and stolen, are you covered? That's got to be a big consideration going forward, with the crime rate currently.”
If you want to find out more about James’s dealership, check out Kia Roodepoort & his stock on used cars for sale.
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