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Buying a car - what you need to know before you buy that dream car
Arm yourself with car buying tips to ensure you get the best deal and avoid car buyer's remorse.
The cars4women.co.za guide to all you need to know about buying a new car - like the choice between diesel and petrol.
Car buyer's checklist
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- By Sasha Wyatt-Minter
If you haven't bought a new car in the last few years (or ever), here is a list of features and accessories (designed for both luxury and safety) found in many new models today.Dare to go diesel
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- By Sasha Wyatt-Minter
Rapidly escalating petrol prices and the great fuel consumption offered by diesel vehicles are great reasons to consider going for a diesel option when you buy a new car
Considerations when buying a new car
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- By Sasha Wyatt-Minter
You know where you’re going and you want a car to take you there. You need a car that not only gets you from A to B, but does it in style. Buying a new car should be an exciting shopping experience; here’s how to get the most fun out of buying that car.
How to avoid car buyer's remorse
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Purchasing a car is a big investment: it has to live up to your expectations. Buyer’s remorse is common; here are ten buying mistakes to avoid when choosing your next car:
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- By Sasha Wyatt-Minter
Avoid the pitfalls of the pre-owned car market with AA Autobay
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Venturing into the private pre-owned car market fills many with dread. How do you get a good deal while making sure you are not “ripped off” in the process? Now help is at hand with AA Autobay.
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- By Sasha Wyatt-Minter
AA Autobay rolls out nationally
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AA Autobay has began a new chapter in its short history as it expands its business nationally with new branches opening in Cape Town and Bloemfontein.
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- By Automobile Association
Leasing your car - a new option for individuals
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- By Sasha Wyatt-Minter
60% - 80% of all vehicles in the USA and Europe are sold on lease. Ever wondered why? SA market conditions are changing and the benefits of leasing are becoming more apparent.
Buying a car with your head instead of your heart
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- By Sasha Wyatt-Minter
If you are buying within a specific budget, it pays to shop with your head rather than your heart, especially when buying a used car, where warranty and service plans no longer are effective and the price of replacement car parts could leave you broke.
Time is ripe to buy or sell pre-owned vehicles
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- By Automobile Association
Now may be the best time to consider buying or selling a used or pre-owned car, according to a report issued by AA Autobay.
Techno-terms to make you sound like a motoring fundi
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We explain eight motoring terms you will have heard but perhaps have not, until now, known what they meant. Use this motor-speak when you’re shopping for your new car and dealers will treat you like a force to be reckoned with…
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- By Sasha Wyatt-Minter
Hyundai leads the way in the warranty market
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- By Heléne Griffiths
Hyundai Automotive South Africa recently announced the extension of their standard manufacturer’s warranty on all their passenger vehicles from 3-year/100 000km to a staggering 5-year/150 000km.
Get your price for that used car - on the Internet
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- By Sasha Wyatt-Minter
Now you don’t have to accept low trade-in offers for your car when you buy a new one. The Internet is fast becoming one of the most popular places to advertise your used car.
When are you vulnerable in your car?
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- By Automobile Association
South African motorists are constantly vulnerable to a host of challenges when venturing out onto our roads.
Cheapest new car to be launched - at under R20 000
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India's giant Tata Group plans to launch the world's cheapest car in a few days. The five-seater family car will cost about $2 400 new – less than R20 000 when converted into our currency.
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- By Sasha Wyatt-Minter
Test Drive Tips for new car buyers
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- By Sasha Wyatt-Minter
You’ve narrowed your list of new car choices down to a few and it's time to test drive one of these vehicles at your local dealership. But before you get behind the wheel, make sure you are well prepared with these test drive tips.
