Used Car Discourse

2012 Kia Rio Kia Rio was a relatively slow seller in its class after its July 2000 launch. Sales picked up significantly with the launch of a stylish new shape in September 2011. Quite a few of these later Kia Rio models for sale are on the used-car market now and can be picked up at pretty good prices at Group 1 Cars . South Korean made, build quality was so-so on the first generation Rios , but improved significantly in the gen-two cars from August 2005. Rio is up with the best in its class from the 2011 third-generation car onwards.  Though these are low-cost cars it’s worth spending money on a professional inspection, either from your local motoring association, or a good mechanic with experience in the brand. The Kia Rio for sale comes as a four-door sedan or five-door hatch. It has good interior space and can seat four adults in reasonable comfort, though it is also often used by singles and couples. Having said that, we have seen more than one providing tra...

  Before you start phoning dealerships in search of reliable cars for sale in Pretoria - read these two rules. Golden Rule #1: The Golden Service Book When you inquire about a car you’re interested in buying, the first question you need to ask is to get pictures of the service book.  A vehicle which has been properly maintained (serviced on a regular basis) is always a good indication that the condition of the vehicle is better than 1 that has not been maintained.  It’s commonsense! Golden Rule #2: Patience is Golden Be patient when searching. Do your research Don’t get pushed into a buy Rather be sure you’re buying a reliable car for sale from a dealership in Pretoria than buying a piece of junk which will give you problems I know these 2 rules seem simple, but I have seen what happens is they are ignored. It’s not pleasant! Of course, always browse the available used cars at a reputable dealer like Group 1 Cars .   Article sourced from: https://pre-ownedsmarts.p...

Buy a Toyota Corolla for sale and you’ll hardly become part of an exclusive set: there have been more than 44 million of them sold over the last 50-odd years and 12 different incarnations. Welcome, in fact, to the world’s best-selling car.  After such world-wide success, it may come as a surprise to learn the Corolla nameplate actually disappeared from UK showrooms for almost 10 years, only re-emerging in 2018. Filling in the gap was a reliable but rather bland car called the Auris - a Corolla by any other name. Unlike the Auris, its replacement here has been subjected to a healthy dose of the stylist’s pen and contains within its longer, wider, lower and stiffer bodyshell a wealth of new technology aimed at stealing sales from Europe’s finest family hatchbacks. You can also have it as a more practical estate, in a Touring Sports version.  Under the bonnet, Toyota offers a 112bhp 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine along with two versions of the car powered by its petrol-e...

  For people able to hunker down during the   coronavirus pandemic , buying a car might rank way behind stocking up on hand sanitizer wipes and toilet paper in terms of priorities. But many others still need to get to jobs that can’t be done from home — including healthcare workers, grocery and warehouse workers, and many more — as well as people with caregiving and other responsibilities. And they may now need a  used car for sale on a budget  as former transit schedules — from city buses to commuter trains — are cut back, car pools are disrupted and ride-share services are impractical in many places. The message, meanwhile, continues to be that this will get worse before it gets better, and not soon. If you’re ready to shop for a  used car  — or have a smaller budget or bigger needs — you can check out  Group 1 Cars ’ detailed listings for  cars for sale Eastern Cape  to Cape Town to Johannesburg.  . . . . . Article source: https:...

   Tips for Protecting Your Used Vehicle’s Engine We could argue about what the most important part of your car is for days and days. You brakes, battery, suspension, steering wheel – all of it plays a role in keeping you on the road and none could work without everything else. But we think many would agree that your engine is one of – if not the – most important parts of your used car , truck or SUV from Group 1 Cars . That’s why you need to do everything in your power to keep your engine happy and healthy. Luckily for you, our experts on cars for sale in Alberton have provided this list of four tips for protecting your used vehicle’s engine. Follow these simple suggestions and you’ll never have to worry about your engine. Four Easy Ways to Ensure a Long-Lasting Engine in Your Pre-Owned Car, Truck or SUV One of the easiest and most important things you need to do to ensure your engine lasts for as long as you need it to is changing your oil. Regular oil changes are essentia...

  Car buying is a complicated process that takes a good amount of preparation. Not many people looking at  cars for sale Johannesburg  to Cape Town just stroll onto a car lot without doing some research, you want to look into things beforehand and make sure you have enough info. All of that prep work is even more important when you have bad or little credit. Cars are basically a necessity these days though so no matter your credit you need to get yourself a  quality used car for sale . Dealerships know this and some offer some seemingly incredible deals to help get you into a car. Zero percent APR or no money down seem like miracles if you are tight on money and need a car, but are they as good as they seem? Is No Money Down Good? Those deals and promotions seem like an oasis in the desert when you’re car shopping. Tight budgets can limit your options so something like no money down can seem freeing. Is it really though? It might get you off the lot in a car, but wha...

The brand that almost single-handedly rules the local minibus taxi market with its Sesfikile has ventured into the premium people-carrier league with the new Quantum VX. The imported Quantum range , some of which are available at Group 1 Cars , was launched in SA earlier this year as a more modern and upmarket vehicle than its predecessor, with a line-up that includes vans, crew cabs and buses offering up to 14 seats. The VX is the newly-launched flagship of the range and it’s new territory for Toyota as it is directly pitched against the VW Caravelle and Mercedes V-Class in the business-class bus league. Appealing to high-end family, hospitality and corporate buyers, it comes fully loaded with executive features including wide and comfortable quilted-leather seats. It has nine seats arranged in four rows, with the second and third rows consisting of comfortable reclining captain’s chairs with armrests and fold-out leg rests, while the fourth row is a three-seater bench wit...

 The Lincoln Town car is the last US luxury car to still use body-on-frame construction, as opposed to a unibody frame, which allows it to be easily lengthened, explaining the car’s full domination of the limousine market.  Norway has very strict rules on advertising cars as “green,” saying “cars can do nothing good for the environment except less damage than others.”  When Oprah gave the audience cars back in 2004, they were not really free. They had to pay about $6,000 in federal and income taxes. Some people paid the taxes by taking out car loans; others traded their new Pontiacs for cheaper, less souped-up cars.  A Greek taxi driver has the highest recorded mileage to date (2.9 million miles) on a Mercedes. He donated his car to the museum, and he was gifted a new car.  Mr Rodgers’ car was once stolen. The thief returned it back to him after he realized whose car it was. Honda Prelude was the first mass-produced car that featured a mechanical 4-wh...

The RAC's top tips for prolonging your car’s life and keeping running costs down. RAC have compiled 13 detailed, but easy-to-follow, tips to help you make your car more efficient, nicer to drive and last longer. Many seem like straightforward common sense, but you’d be surprised how few drivers adhere to them all. 1. Change filters regularly Your car’s oil filter and air filter become clogged over time, thus renewing them regularly is important. They should be replaced as part of scheduled servicing, but both are relatively simple jobs – particularly an air filter swap – so you may wish to attempt them yourself. You could save money on servicing if so. You can often prolong the life of the air filter by washing it, too. Consult your handbook for advice on filter cleaning and changes, and be sure to use genuine parts. Cheap, poor quality filters could damage your engine in the longer term. 2. Drive smoothly… most of the time Driving with mechanical sympathy ...