Top-Quality Used Cars for Sale from Atterbury Motors

Some of South Africa’s most popular pre-owned car retailing platforms have over 60 000 used cars for sale at any given moment. Pre-owned vehicles are certainly big business in South Africa, especially in view of the prohibitive price of admission to the new-car market. It seems like just the other day that we could still buy an entry-level Chinese hatchback for less than R100 000 but at the beginning of 2020, reality dictates that the cheapest new passenger car costs in excess of R140 000 – and this price will be well and truly outdated, given another year.

 Pre-Owned Value for Money

Which is why so many of the used cars for sale today are such stellar value for money. Taking our turn-of-the-decade base-model price point of R140 000, we find that, for the same money, you can buy a far more upmarket, safer, more prestigious, and more luxurious pre-owned vehicle, and you don’t even have to settle for an ancient one with hundreds of thousands of kilometres on the odometer. If you don’t mind opting for an older model and you keep sensible tabs on the mileage, you can bag yourself a high-value European sports sedan with all the bells and whistles for this type of price and little more than 100 000 km on the “clock”.

Of course, not all used cars for sale in the classifieds offer similar value for money when bought second-hand and you have to do your homework to see what similar models cost out there and what is a reasonable price to pay. As a rule of thumb, the country’s top-selling new models will also hold onto their value best when bought used. You might end up paying more for your popular model used, but this does not have to be a deal-breaker because it will continue to retain its value well and if you care for it properly, you will again be able to sell it at a great price. Conversely, you can buy one of the more obscure brands that lose value fast and drive away with incredible value for money, simply because you paid so little for it.

Peace of Mind

The problem with these obscure used cars for sale at low-low prices is that you might be apprehensive about your long-term prospects and whether you can rely on the vehicle. That is why it is important to buy your second-hand vehicle from a reputable dealership such as Atterbury Motors. We have been one of the best-known and most respected suppliers of top-quality pre-owned cars in Pretoria for years. With us, you can always have peace of mind, because we don’t just sell you a set of wheels and forget about you. We also sell you any and all products and services to ensure that you can enjoy peace of mind.

Examples are value-adding insurance products, extended warranties, roadside assistance, Credit Life, retrenchment cover, deposit protector, and even rim and tyre cover. So, even if life happens and something goes wrong along the line, you are covered. Have a look at all the used cars for sale on our lot in Wonderboom South and talk to our friendly staff about your next set of wheels.

Used Cars for Sale vs. New Cars – Should You Take the Pre-Owned Plunge?

There are thousands of brand-new cars for sale on the South African market but the price of admission is dear. A new vehicle might have that out-of-the-box freshness and appeal about it but it loses an alarming chunk of its value the moment you drive it off the showroom floor. If you can barely afford it and you financed it over 72 months with a residual, you might find that you have to drive it for many years before you will ever be able to sell it for what you owe. Worse, if you cannot settle the balloon payment in one go, you have to give the car back – or refinance the outstanding amount.

The Pre-Owned Advantage

That is why so many people shop amongst the myriad of used cars for sale from reputable dealers instead. By the time you come around buying such a car, the worst deprecation has already happened and it is losing its value far more slowly than it did when it was new. This already saves you a lot of money. If you were in the market for a brand-new base-model city hatchback, you will find that one of these cars are typically for sale for half the price if you rather buy it used. With all the money you save, you can simply add an affordable extended mechanical warranty and you end up with cover that gives you the peace of mind akin to a new car.

The other interesting alternative is to stick to that original price point of a new car – and buy a far more upmarket, larger, more powerful, and more luxurious model from amongst the used cars available for sale instead. Yes, you might have to go for an older model with higher mileage, but we can offer you the peace of mind you are looking for, even on older models. Add Credit Life, retrenchment cover, roadside assistance, and an extended mechanical warranty to the finance amount and you don’t have to worry about a thing.

The Atterbury Motors Difference

Have a look at the huge range of used cars for sale on Atterbury Motors’ showroom floor in Wonderboom South, Pretoria and pick your favourite model, knowing that you benefit from our years of experience in the business and the assurance of an AA Dekra Roadworthy certificate. Have your financed arranged on the spot and opt for the value-adding features that will put your mind at ease. Talk to us about your next set of wheels.

Are All Used-Car Dealerships Alike?

The short answer is “no”. On the face of it, they might all be selling used vehicles, but that does not mean all of them have a finger on the pulse of the industry, can offer you peace of mind, or can ensure that you get a high-quality set of wheels and a good deal. In fact, you might not be getting a good deal at all, so it pays to do your homework and only buy from established, reputable dealers. And in Pretoria, very few car dealerships fit that description as well as Atterbury Motors.

Moving with The Times

We believe in offering motorists what they want and to this end, our showroom has the kind of vehicles that are popular today. These are increasingly crossovers, SUVs, bakkies, and economical city hatchbacks. You don’t want to visit a dozen car dealerships before you find what you are looking for and when you shop with us, you don’t have to. Our stock covers everything from small, sub-R100 000 economy cars to luxury, top-end SUVs and luxury vehicles – and everything in between.

Top Credentials

Steer clear of fly-by-night used-car dealerships that are not accountable for their service levels. To this end, we are affiliated with and/or a member of the Independent Dealer Association (IDA), BlueChip Dealers, and the Motor Industry Ombudsman (MIO), along with conducting all our business within the legal framework of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) and the National Credit Act (NCA). Integrity and transparency are, therefore, part of the deal.

Peace of Mind

Unlike some car dealerships, we don’t just sell you a set of wheels. We sell you peace of mind. You can have your purchase comprehensively covered for anything that might go wrong with it – or for when life happens and you fall on hard times. This value-adding services and products include, amongst others, a deposit protector, Credit Life, retrenchment cover, a mechanical warranty, and roadside assistance. Who said you cannot enjoy the same peace of mind that the buyer of an expensive new vehicle can? With Atterbury Motors, we have you covered.

The Cream of Pretoria Used-Car Dealerships

To see what we have available on our showroom floor and to talk about your next set of wheels and the deal we can structure for you, visit us today at our premises in Wonderboom South, Pretoria. We are at the corner of Johan Heyns Drive and Fred Nicholson Street and we are keen for you to discover why we have become such a respected supplier of pre-owned vehicles in the Jacaranda City.