Unless you’re a top market player, you’ll probably experience an unattractive view of the new car market. The average cost of a new car today is way passed the ‘car affordability’ scale for most South Africans – it’s no wonder the second hand car market is revving up on sales these days. So, the main…

Cars are an indispensable part of lives for many car owners. But, there comes a time when when a car has reached it’s age and now, it’s time to sell car. We’ve heard it all before: fraudulent transactions and paperwork, scams, unreliable pricing, head-aching haggling, theft, hijacking, the list goes on… These are the many…

Like it or not, second-hand car salesmen have a bad reputation for trying to low-ball their customers with unfair offers. Ask anyone who’s ever sold their car if they think that the offer they received was the best they could have gotten anywhere else, and they’ll probably say no: maybe if they had tried a…

Selling a car or trading in a car means being completely aware of the process, right through to the end of the transaction. So? Well, you’ve worked hard for your investment and either way, who would prefer to get ripped-off or scammed into a deal? Let’s get one thing straight, after all the haggling and…

When it comes to buying a new or second hand car, passenger cars take preference for many South Africans. Statistics revealed by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (naamsa) indicates new car sales on passenger vehicles are slowly driving uphill – with one vehicle brand speeding toward a surprising first place; missing…

When it comes to buying a new car or trading in your second hand car for a much more expensive one, ‘negotiating’ is one of their master talents. Once you step onto a car dealer’s lot, you are on their turf. It all can seem overwhelming and exciting – smiling car dealer salesmen, mysterious models,…

Have you ever considered buying a car from a car auction? Well, here’s a secret: You’re more likely to score a lower prices for second hand cars from car auctions, than through a car trade in with car dealers or selling a car privately. You may even find more cheap cars then one can through…

We understand the struggle of selling a car… In fact, we, too, have experienced all the haggle and hassle of private car sales and trading in a car at some point in our lives before the birth of CarZar.co.za – we buy cars! For many South African car sellers, their main concern involves the safety…

Second hand car depreciation has kicked in! At each start of the new year, your second hand car value decreases by an amount that will leave you cringing. Can you imagine losing a large portion of your car resale value each year? But luckily, it’s the season of new beginnings! 2017 has witnessed major car…

Millenials are buying their first electric or hybrid cars in Urban cities, and the days of walking into a car dealership to trade in car or sell your second hand car are soon to be gone. Not to mention, auto-makers are placing a strong focus on hybrid and electric vehicles throughout 2018 – promising to…