Used Vehicles

If you have ever had a conversation with someone who purchased a used car and had a bad experience, you will probably be put off used vehicles. We are here to bring peace of mind and advice to those who dismiss the option of used vehicles for their transportation needs. Not nearly all used cars are lemons. Some used vehicles have been looked after so well and with such meticulous care that they are as good a purchase as a new one. If you shop at the right place, you can purchase a pre-owned car in superb condition and get the car of your dreams without having to pay the eye-watering price of a new one. Used vehicles have been providing the average person the opportunity to drive a car that they would not have been able to afford new.

While we cannot vouch for all dealerships selling used vehicles, we can tell you what to expect when doing business with Atterbury Motors. Our dealership sells top-quality used vehicles and we guarantee that each has been quality checked and is ready to get you to where you need to be, from the moment you take ownership. We understand that even a pre-owned car can be expensive to buy and because of this, we can assist you with vehicle finance applications with leading banks and finance houses.

For those who are still not convinced that used vehicles are right for them, here are a few more benefits to buying a pre-owned set of wheels:

·         Your overall vehicle loan will be smaller, which means that the interest you pay back will be lower too.

·         Insurance on pre-owned cars is usually less than on new cars.

·         Depending on what pre-owned car you buy, you may benefit from the extras that the previous owner included without having to pay them for yourself. These could be a sound system, smash-and-grab window film, or alloy wheels.

·         A pre-owned vehicle maintains its value better than a new vehicle. When you drive a new car off the showroom floor, it immediately loses a chunk of its value. When you drive a pre-owned vehicle off the floor, you would probably sell it again for a similar price immediately.

We do not stock just any pre-owned cars. We take a great deal of time ensuring that the vehicles on our showroom floor are of the highest possible quality. Our sales consultants are not only set on making a sale, but want to assist you with acquiring a car that suits your budget and needs. The needs of the customer are far more important than the value of the sale!

If you would like to experience the service excellence Atterbury Motors is famous for, we welcome you to get in touch with us. You can visit us at our dealership in Wonderboom or you can give us a call or send us an email when it suits you. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will ensure that you get behind the steering wheel of the car of your dreams without breaking the bank.

Car Delearships

If you have not bought cars from car dealerships in the past, you will not know how many benefits some dealerships can offer. Car dealerships have been helping individuals avoid the risk of buying a lemon for many years, but this is not the only advantage they offer. Below is a list of reasons reputable car dealerships are where you should be shopping for your next car:

·         Pre-owned cars sold at car credible dealerships are tested rigorously and serviced, which greatly reduces your chances of buying a lemon.

·         Car dealerships will handle all the paperwork involved when purchasing a car. That means you will not have to worry about the Offer to Purchase, change of ownership, or even the licensing and registration. The convenience can be quite rewarding.

·         Car dealerships will have many cars on their showroom floors, all in one place. This saves you time and money, as you can view several options at once. You can go to the dealership, test drive a variety of cars, and have a better idea of what you need without having to waste weeks shopping.

·         Car dealerships usually offer service plans and extended warranties on the cars they sell.

·         If you need to apply for vehicle finance when buying a car, the car dealership can assist you with the application every step of the way. The salesperson will even assist you with getting the lowest possible interest rate and advising you on what you can do to reduce your monthly instalment.

·         When dealing with reputable car dealerships, you can expect a certain degree of integrity, whereas when dealing with a private seller, nothing is guaranteed.

While it would be great to be able to trust private sellers, most consumers prefer to deal with a car dealership, so that of the buyer has legal recourse. By law, dealerships must ensure that buyers will be safe on the road with a roadworthy vehicle. If you are one of these people, we welcome you to get in touch with us. Pay us a visit, test drive a few of our cars, or come and chat to us about your finance needs and options. We would love to get you behind the wheel of your dream car.

If you would prefer to make contact with us before paying us a visit, you are most welcome to give us a call or send us an email at any time.  

Buy Pre-Owned Cars

Who says that a pre-owned car has to be a lemon. Believe it or not, some vehicle owners actually sell their cars after taking excellent care of them. Of course, you cannot trust just anyone and the best way to safeguard yourself from having to “make lemonade” when life hands you a lemon, opt to only buy pre-owned cars from reputable, reliable used car dealers.

When you buy pre-owned cars from a dealership, you eliminate the risk of the whole “as is” (or “voetstoots”) scenario. There is no such thing as an “as is” purchase when you buy a car from a dealership. When a dealership sells you a car, you have recourse if you find that the car is not what you were told. If you drive the car off the showroom floor and it breaks down a few kilometres away, you can take it back and have the issue corrected. If it cannot be fixed, you could, with the involvement of the ombudsman, get your money back. As you can see, dealership do not want to risk selling you a lemon.

There are other benefits to buying pre-owned cars from dealerships as well. Most reputable dealerships provide a fully inclusive service. This means that you do not have to have cash to purchase the car, as you would if you purchased from a private seller. You can apply for vehicle finance and the dealership can assist you with that.

You can also opt for a service plan to be included and you can have complete peace of mind that the car you are buying has undergone strict tests and inspections. The car will also be serviced and valeted before it is handed over to you. The licensing and registration will also be handled on your behalf, so you will not have to queue at the licensing department. When you buy a pre-owned car from a private seller, you will have to handle all these things yourself, and who feels like doing that?

If you would like to buy pre-owned cars that are truly worth your time and money, come on over to Atterbury Motors on the corner of Johan Heyns Drive and Fred Nicolson Street in Wonderboom. If one of the pre-owned cars on our showroom does not immediately catch your eye, allow our staff to introduce you to all the options! Give us a call or send us an email today.