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chris — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:19:05 +0000

Second Hand Cars Sale – Terms To Describe Features

The features that are available on second hand cars for sale are one of the factors that play an important role in determining the price that the car should be sold for. However, these features are often listed in an abbreviated or anagram format that can be difficult for a potential car buyer to understand.

One of the simplest terms used for second hand cars sale is ‘4×4’. This basically means that the car has front and rear wheel drive but does not necessarily mean that you are getting a bakkie or truck.

Two other terms that people have become well versed in are ‘ac’ and ‘ps’ meaning that the car has both air conditioning and power steering. While most people believe that these two come standard with most of the newer makes and models of second hand cars for sale, more basic vehicles will not include these features. ‘EC’ is also quite common and translates to electric windows.

CL refers to central locking which determined as a security feature for all cars. Other security features include a car alarm which can be referred to as ‘Al’ and an immobiliser which is simply abbreviated to ‘immob’.

Newer terms for used cars for sale are ‘Sat/Nav’ and ‘ESP’. Sat/Nav refers to whether a satellite navigation tool is part and parcel of the car. ESP is electronic stability control and while this feature is available in most cars that are driven on the road today about 20% of all cars do not come standard with this feature.

One of the latest terms that have become available for second hand cars is ‘EM’. This stands for an electric motor and can mean that the car is a hybrid or that the car is entirely electrically powered although these vehicles are still few and far between

Contact Details:

Website: http://www.usedcarforsale.co.za/
Tel: 0861 CAR KING / 011 894 5233
Fax: 011 918 6076

78, 80, 82 Trichardts Rd, Ravenswood, Boksburg
Gauteng, South Africa

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chris — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:19:02 +0000

Insuring A Car For Sale In Gauteng

Looking for affordable insurance quotes for any type of car for sale in Gauteng is a complicated matter. This is because in comparing vehicle insurance from different providers involves not only the monthly premium that you will need to pay but the type of coverage you will receive.

While opting for the most comprehensive coverage from insurance policies is always the best option, these are not always affordable to all car owners in South Africa. It is therefore necessary to try and choose the most cover for the highest premium that you can possibly afford on a car for sale in Gauteng.

One of the cheapest forms of insurance policy that you can opt for is for major accident only which will cover repairs or the replacement cost of a vehicle. It is important to be aware that this means that you will need to take care of all minor bumps, scratches or breakdowns that your vehicle experiences. Your vehicle will also not be covered for theft if you choose this cost effective solution.

On the other side of the scale you have 100% coverage for all incidents, accidents and theft of a car for sale in Gauteng. This is also the most expensive option but will provide you with peace of mind that you will not be out of pocket or without a car should your car be stolen or in an accident for any reason whatsoever.

You also need to be aware of any excess that you may be expected to pay should the vehicle insurance policy need to pay out. An excess can either be a set amount determined by the insurance policy or can be calculated according to the repair costs or replacement price of your second hand car for sale in Gauteng. In addition to this, your insurance premiums are likely to increase once you have claimed from the insurance provider of your choice.

Contact Details:

Website: http://www.usedcarforsale.co.za/
Tel: 0861 CAR KING / 011 894 5233
Fax: 011 918 6076

78, 80, 82 Trichardts Rd, Ravenswood, Boksburg
Gauteng, South Africa

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Vehicles For Sale In Gauteng | Car King | Gauteng, South Africa

chris — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:19:00 +0000

Vehicles For Sale In Gauteng – Witling Down Your Options

Every day we are inundated with what sometimes seems like limitless choices in choosing the best vehicles for sale in Gauteng. While these choices can seem overwhelming in the effort to avoid buyer’s regret, there are a few simple ways in which you can narrow down your options and be happy with your purchase.

The main factor that affects each and every one of us is the amount of money that we have to spend on vehicles for sale in Gauteng. Most people simply cannot afford to buy a vehicle outright with cash and need to opt for financing or choosing a more affordable option such as buying a car that has had a previous owner.

Reliability is another factor that must be considered in car purchases. Whether you opt for a new or used car you want it to last as long as possible and have the lowest depreciation value. A car is not an asset as it does not appreciate in value over time and the longer you drive a car the less resale value the car will retain.

Settling on a specific make and model car can help limit your choices but on the other can be detrimental to you actually purchasing a car. We all want to drive the more expensive luxury cars available on the market, which are less affordable. This means that we will probably need to save for the car we really want to drive.

When saving money for a specific car keep in mind how long you will need to save for especially when considering new car purchases. If you save for too long you may find that the car has been replaced by a newer model and become outdated. Don’t be disheartened though because you will still always have the more affordable used vehicles for sale option available to you in Gauteng.

Contact Details:

Website: http://www.usedcarforsale.co.za/
Tel: 0861 CAR KING / 011 894 5233
Fax: 011 918 6076

78, 80, 82 Trichardts Rd, Ravenswood, Boksburg
Gauteng, South Africa

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Used Cars Gauteng | Car King | Gauteng, South Africa

chris — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:18:59 +0000

Good Value For Money Used Cars In Gauteng

People often opt for buying used cars in Gauteng as this is the most affordable means to own a car. But choosing the wrong type of second hand cars can be a much more expensive choice in the long run than purchasing a brand spanking new make and model.

The most important factor in purchasing any pre-owned cars is therefore determining the reliability of the vehicle. You can run a quick search to find out what makes and models of used cars in Gauteng are considered to be the most reliable of the lot. Alternatively, you can find reputable dealers in second hand cars where you can rest assured that you have bought a car that is in good condition.

If you are unsure of the reputation of the second hand car dealer or the reliability of a vehicle, find a mechanic who will check the engine, component parts and take the car for a test drive. Most mechanics will charge for providing this service but keep in mind that cost that could be involved if something goes wrong with the car shortly after purchase.

You should find out whether the reputable used cars dealers in Gauteng will offer you some kind of warranty for the vehicle. Warranties on second hand cars are not free but will provide you with the surety that the costs of any necessary repairs to the used cars will be covered within a specified period of time.

Employing these few tactics will ensure that the used cars in Gauteng that you buy are not only affordable but will give you the best value for your money. Remember that you are also covered by the Consumer Protection Act should you buy a lemon from a second hand car dealership so make sure you know your rights when opting for pre-owned car sales.

Contact Details:

Website: http://www.usedcarforsale.co.za/
Tel: 0861 CAR KING / 011 894 5233
Fax: 011 918 6076

78, 80, 82 Trichardts Rd, Ravenswood, Boksburg
Gauteng, South Africa

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admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:43:56 +0000

I lead Motorcars Offer Free Motor Car reviews and advice for you before you purchase a car. If you cannot find a review on the vehicle of your choice, e-mail us on the e-mail address given at the bottom of the page and we will assist you promptly.

You can read reviews on every single car available in South Africa on our website. You will notice that we follow a somewhat different approach to most other car-reviewing websites. We do not simply give you a short summary or marketing pitch about a certain model; quite the contrary. We believe that our audience is intelligent and want to know the story behind the story and the truth about a car.

People use our website to make purchasing decisions, so it is our top priority to provide them with the honest truth and to point out the weaknesses and strong points of a particular model. Our reviews are offered as a free service and they are compiled by a motoring expert that gives his frank views on each vehicle. The reviews do not get sponsored or paid for by vehicle manufacturers and are objective reviews based on facts and expert opinion.

To this end, we strive to dash misconceptions and expose propaganda to bring you the truth. The truth is that many diesel cars are not worth their salt because:

They are more expensive to buy
They are far more expensive to maintain
The break down a lot more frequently and are more unreliable than petrol cars
Diesel engines have a very narrow power band and only really produces usable power between 2,000 and 4,000 r/min
Diesel engines have to driven with a view to maximising their reliability, requiring a change in driving habits

The only thing that offsets all these disadvantages is their fuel economy and although diesel vehicles can easily be 25 percent more economical than petrol cars, in practice you may often find that you have to travel well in excess of 100,000 km simply to recoup the extra money you had spent on a diesel model. By the time 100,000 kilometres have passed, many of the other unreliability gremlins that tend to afflict ageing diesel cars rear their heads and some people never end up actually saving money.

Replacing diesel injectors and the fuel pump may exceed R40,000 in many diesel cars, putting you back so far that it becomes impossible to ever save money by “going diesel”. Therefore – as we frequently point out in our reviews – buy a diesel vehicle only if you are always covered by a maintenance plan or extensive warranty and if you are going to sell it on before the plan expires.

Diesel cars’ troublesome reliability record is also becoming known all over the motoring industry and it has started to affect diesel cars’ resale values. So you also stand to lose more money when selling on the diesel. If you really have to, buy a used diesel car with several extras with less than 15,000 km on the odo and with motorplan coverage to at least 100,000 km. Then sell it before the 80,000 km mark and you can benefit from the fuel economy without paying the prohibitive maintenance penalty.

Still, it is more likely to break down next to the road than a petrol car… This is not the type of thing you will read anywhere but we believe it is our duty to dismantle the romanticism around diesel and show you the pros and cons so you can make an informed purchasing decision. There is certainly a place for diesel and the lusty torque delivery and exemplary economy are utterly exploitable in certain situations, but you need to be aware of the pitfalls if you are to circumvent them.

We list the key specifications of each model in its review too, from the engine power and performance to the taxable CO2 emissions. However, bald figures can only tell you so much, so we endeavour to bring the cars alive in the review, so you can get a feel for what they are really like to drive; intangibles like positive handling, steering feel or the engine or gearbox characteristics play an important part in what it actually feels like to drive a vehicle, irrespective of what the figures say.

The current trend is toward downsizing of car engines, which means that an increasing number of manufacturers are using smaller engines with turbochargers to achieve what was previously only possible with a larger engine. We are all aware of fuel consumption figures thanks to high oil prices and our average fuel consumption figures noted in our reviews are real-world figures and not the ridiculously optimistic European Cycle figures normally quoted by the manufacturers.

The manufacturers’ quoted fuel consumption figures are almost never achievable in South Africa, where our cars are normally driven hard and has to work for their living, amidst high temperatures and the thin air of the Reef. In this vein, the power loss an engine experiences at high altitude is far more relevant here than in most European countries where the large cities are close to sea level. A naturally aspirated car develops about 18 percent less power in Johannesburg than in Durban or Cape Town, whereas a turbocharged vehicle usually does not forfeit much more than five percent.

Smaller, turbocharged engines – in line with the current downsizing trend – are therefore normally far stronger at altitude than naturally aspirated engines that may otherwise match them for power at sea level. What is more, a small engine with boosted induction is far more economical too. Therefore, we support the downsizing trend and where cars use this technology to achieve an advantage over rivals, we duly not it in our reviews, especially because the majority of South African cars are driven high above sea level.

However, even these engines are made to look far better than they are by manufacturers quoting fuel economy figures derived from the European Cycle, which is not achievable in South Africa. In fact, you can usually add about 25 percent to the EC figure to arrive at a realistic overall consumption figure for a locally driven vehicle. Our average fuel consumption figures are as accurate as possible, giving you an overall figure for a car driven in a mix of highway and town driving under local conditions.

There are also full-lenght articles on our website on diverse issues. In this vein, we discuss warranties, service plans and maintenance plans in detail and inform you about all the “tech speak” in the industry, while presenting the information in a concise and clear way. The bottom line is that there are distinct differences between warranties, service plans and maintenance plans and you have to be aware of these, or you might get a nasty surprise, next time your car plays up.

Of course, there are not many really bad cars left on the road today and you can drive virtually any vehicle your heart desires if you are clever and well-informed at buying time. That is to say, some cars are best bought new and others are best bought used. There are several factors to keep in mind when shopping for a car and these may include:

What will you use it for? Is it a family car or a sports car?
What are your most important priorities? Price? Economy? Reliability?
How long do you intend to keep it?
What type of mileage are you going to cover per year?
How are you going to pay for it?

A good rule of thumb to determine which cars will retain their values relatively well is to look at new vehicle sales. The top sellers are most in demand and will retain most of their value, because everybody wants them, whether they are new or used. They are the best options if you are going to buy new. Niche models shed their value far more quickly, even if they are from some of the top selling brands. These cars are often better bought used.

Whether you buy new or used, you can drive the car of your dreams today, as long as you venture into the exercise with your eyes wide open and your homework done. As always, let the buyer beware!

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