Used Car Discourse

Since its first arrival on local soil in 2012, the Toyota Etios for sale has seen sustained demand in both the new- and used car markets. Yet, there’s very little real difference between those early cars and later examples, with its periodic updates leading to a gradual evolution rather than outright revolutions. The Etios is practical, durable and affordable to run , and that’s exactly what budget-conscious buyers crave. 5 key facts you should know about the Toyota Etios A favourite among fleet owners and private customers alike, there’s much to commend about Toyota’s budget hatchback. Forget about pretty or frivolous: the Toyota Etios is all about value and durability. With bulletproof mechanical bits and easy serviceability, there’s a lot of clever engineering that’s gone into giving the Etios a long, drama-free and safe service life. 1. There’s only one drivetrain available in the Toyota Etios: a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder engine, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox driving the fro...

What’s so clever about the VW Polo for sale is that it shares many of the attributes that buyers love about its larger sibling, the Volkswagen Golf, but in a smaller and cheaper to run package. Trouble is, the used small car class is a highly competitive one, packed with rivals, so it's a good job the Polo distinguishes itself by having an added layer of sophistication about it, without costing as much as an Audi A1. The used Polo is one of the best small cars for tackling big trips. In a 2014 facelift, that engine was later replaced by a 1.0-litre with 59bhp or 74bhp. The 74bhp version is okay for town work but runs out of puff on the motorway. In the original line-up, there was also a bigger 1.4-litre unit that's much happier, but it’s the 1.0-litre and 1.2-litre turbo petrol engines from 2014 onwards that make the most sense; they’re smooth and quiet, but also fuel-efficient. The diesel engines, particularly the Bluemotion models, are great if you do lots of miles, s...

Not everyone can afford a new car, well, with the exception of the 36 794 fortunate South Africans who registered their new cars in January 2017. New car sales in SA   have flitted around the 35 000 marks for the last five years, even though that means that 547 442 units were sold in 2016, compared to 617 648 in 2015. But new vehicles sales are clearly the junior partner when compared to used cars for sale in Midrand . SA car industry According to WesBank , data showed that application volumes for new vehicles amounted to 38 343, versus 89 390 for used vehicles in May 2016. Sure, everybody loves that new car smell but a second-hand car offers better value , while leaving your wallet intact, if you follow a few simple steps. Used cars are also likely to attract a much lower insurance premium than new cars, and feature-for-feature, you can usually get more bang for your buck. Yes, let’s set aside your fears of being stuck along the side of the road with these tips on...