5 Things You Need To Know When Buying Used Cars For Sale In Sandton.
This week we spoke to Chris Turner, Dealer Principal from Monte Carlo Auto in Sandton 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?
“When you find the car that you like, you shouldn't put it off, there's not a better time of year, beginning of the year, end of the year is not different, there's no time like the present. As soon as the customer has a desire to purchase a car they should go for it,” said Chris.
2. How many kilometres is too high for a used car?
“Under 200,000 kilometres is the level, anything over that is not a good idea.”
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3. Is mileage more important than age, or is age more important than mileage when purchasing a used car?
“It actually depends on the service history, vehicles that have been well-maintained, even if the mileage is a bit higher is not always a bad purchase. It Is important to know what kind of history the car has. If it's got a good, strong service history you can have a slightly higher mileage because it's been meticulously maintained.”
4. Is it true that it’s cheaper to buy a car with cash?
“No, not with us. If customers use cash, if they finance, we charge them the same price. So it doesn't matter, cash isn't King. However they're paying, they're going to get the exact same deal from us.”
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5. What are your final tips for anyone looking to buy a used car in Sandton?
“Narrow down your search, find vehicles you like and actually go and give them a test drive to see which one suits you best. At our dealership we also encourage you to have an independent case, we supply different tests with all of our cars, so make sure you get a mechanical test on the car, so the history and overall condition is checked before you buy.”
You can learn more about Chris's dealership as well as check out his stock by visiting used cars for sale.
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