It is estimated that there are around 25 million potholes on South Africa’s roads, which represents a 67% increase in the past five years. This means that hitting a pothole and sustaining damage to your vehicle is a very real possibility.

South Africa’s fuel price fluctuates on an almost monthly basis as the fuel price is affected by global economic factors such as the oil price and the rand/dollar exchange rate. These fluctuations can be a couple of cents or a rand at a time, which might not seem like much when viewed in isolation but quickly add up over the period of a year’s worth of fuel spend.

We at MOTUS Select have been working hard to provide our customers with better and better service. Our recent introduction of the National Boost Your Deal service solutions is geared towards helping as many people as possible to make their dream of owning a car a reality. Our financing specialists have set up packages available to anyone buying a used car from us and have focused on making the solutions customisable to best suit your needs and budget.

Dealership sales staff are the best persons to tell you about all the ins and outs and features of various models on the showroom floor. However, once you have decided which car is best for you, you will be handed over to a business manager or F&I specialist who will guide you through the financing process. A business manager within the dealership environment is an expert in the different financing processes and will be able to structure the best deal according to your needs, affordability and financial situation. However it is important to have a basic understanding of the following financing terms in order to make the best decision about how to finance your next car.

Trading in your vehicle means selling your vehicle to a dealership as part of a transaction to buy a new vehicle.

The Motus Select Delivery process ensures a hassle-free purchase experience

Delivery services have become increasingly popular and in-demand over time, and in this time where we are slowly inching back to more of a normal daily routine in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, running a business that delivers products or services to people is vital to sustaining both businesses and individuals. If you've started up a small business after buying a used bakkie for sale, you need to factor several expenses into how much you charge for your products or services. After all, it's not just the actual labour or production of an item that;s involved; you also need to look at what it's costing you to collect and deliver products, transport staff and maintain a healthy business without suffering financial loss.

When buying a car, you’re undoubtedly looking for a great balance between affordability, reliability, and overall quality. Fortunately, there are many vehicles available if you’re looking for used cars for sale in Gauteng or elsewhere in the country, and we’re here to highlight some of the best options available at the moment.

There is a long-standing myth that buying cars in coastal areas is cheaper than in inland provinces. While this might have been the case many years ago, it is no longer the case.

Of all the questions you need to ask yourself when searching for a Kia Picanto for sale, manual or automatic should be near the top of your list. Most South Africans prefer a manual gearbox to an automatic one because, as a rule of thumb, manual cars are faster, more fuel-efficient, and most driving schools tend to teach with a manual car, so it’s what driving citizens are used to. The Kia Picanto is no different, but there are some merits to using the automatic transmission if that's the way you’re leaning towards. So let's talk about the differences between them.

If you’re busy shopping around in search of a car for yourself or a loved one, you’d be missing out on great savings and opportunities by overlooking the demo car market. While not as highlighted an option as buying brand new or pre-owned, there is a substantial sector that features demo vehicles at great prices in South Africa. While you may have your heart set on a brand new vehicle that’s just arrived on the market, there are significant downsides to bear in mind before making this choice. For one, new cars rapidly depreciate in value and can lose up to 30% of their resale value within the first year alone – that’s a lot of money for one year’s ownership.

Buying a new car is a serious decision that involves a lot of careful thinking and financial planning. If you’re thinking of getting rid of your existing vehicle and trading up for a new set of wheels, you’ll surely want to know that you spend your money as wisely as possible and get the most out of the transaction. This is why trade assistance can be of huge benefit to you and help get you the car you want at a reduced cost. If you’re looking at finding the best-used cars for sale and want to learn more about what trade assistance can do for you, keep reading.

Getting your car serviced is an important part of responsible car ownership and is something you should take seriously if you value your safety on the road. If your car has a service plan, you will know that the registered dealership you bought it from will notify or remind you that you will need to bring your vehicle in for a service after you have travelled a certain number of kilometres. All cars have recommended mileage- or age-dependent major and minor service intervals based on how long certain car parts typically last before they need replacement.

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.

Our country and, in fact, the world as a whole, is currently in a financially tight spot, as a result of the global pandemic and the economic disruption it has caused. But people still need reliable means of transport and if a new car just isn't a realistic option, you could always go with a used model. If your budget is minimal, you may be looking at cars with higher mileage on the odometer - cars that are always on the cheaper end of the spectrum. While looking at a Renault used car or any other used vehicle, you may wonder how much is too much when it comes to mileage. Where is the cut-off point where a car has just done too many kilometres to be a safe purchase?