Buying a car is one of the top three biggest purchases most people will ever make, so, understandably, you would want to be sure that you've made the right choice when looking at best-used cars for sale. South Africa has no shortage of great car brands and many options in terms of features, looks and reliability, so how do you choose? We've decided to narrow your list of options down a bit by featuring a selection of fairly recently launched cars that have made their mark in local and global awards categories, both for owner satisfaction and overall reliability.

Toyota Corolla
A car that's been part of our local automotive scene for decades, the Corolla stands the test of time and remains a popular choice for car buyers. In 2019, the new Toyota Corolla was ranked as one of the most reliable cars, according to a driver survey conducted by Auto Express in the UK. With an overall owner satisfaction score of 96.06%, the Corolla had a virtually spotless record, with no serious mechanical or functional issues reported.

Our current selection of used Toyota Corolla models starts at R143 900, with several 2019 models to choose from.

Toyota Yaris
Another highly popular choice in the local car market, the Yaris scored an impressive 96% reliability rate, with only 5.7% of owners reporting any problems at all in the first year of ownership. This hatchback is an excellent choice if you want a dependable car that won't break the bank in terms of insurance costs or service and parts replacement expenses. Based on several very satisfied owner testimonies, you'll get to enjoy many years of trouble-free driving pleasure with this great set of wheels. In addition to all of this, the Yaris also has a great resale value as it retains its value exceptionally well, even after several years.

Hyundai Tucson
Appearing on several customer satisfaction and reliability reports, the Tucson has proven to be an extremely dependable SUV - so much so that the mounds of recent accolades place the Tucson as the most reliable SUV in its segment at the moment. From 2018 to 2020, this model's rating was never below 85 of 100, which includes rankings by esteemed authority J.D. Power and Associates.

If a great SUV that won't let you down is what you're after, check out the great selection of used Hyundai Tucson models we have available.

Hyundai Grand i10
Hyundai already had a hit when they first introduced the i10 back in 2008 and the popularity of this little hatchback has only grown with time. A few years after the initial i10 launch, the slightly larger and better-equipped Grand i10 arrived and existing i10 loyalists happily upgraded from their older models to this variant. With value retention of over 73%, you won't ever have to worry about this model losing market value over time. Featuring dual airbags, steering wheel controls, ABS, infotainment system and an impressive fuel consumption rate of 5.9 litres/100km, you can't go wrong with the Grand i10.

Audi A4
If you're a business professional who has to keep up appearances and maintain a certain social stature, you need a car that exudes an air of luxury and sophistication.

Now that you know who the heavy hitters are in terms of dependability and popularity among car owners in South Africa, you'll be able to choose the best-used car for sale with confidence. If you already have a specific model in mind that you have your heart set on, check out our full selection of available cars here. All of the used cars we sell have been carefully checked and prepared before being made available for sale, and we guarantee great after sales assistance should you need any help with your new car. Call us today at Motus Select!

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