Why All Second-Hand Car Dealerships Are Not The Same

Some Pretorians are rightly concerned about some of the used-car dealerships in the city. One day, you drive by a previously desolate corner and suddenly there is a purveyor of pre-owned vehicles doing business on the premises. Not long after, they are gone, only to be replaced by something else. What is the point buying from car dealerships that are here today, gone tomorrow? How can you tell whether they are honest, will give you a good deal, and will even be around if you have a problem? Nobody wants to overpay and be done in by a fly-by-night establishment, so be sure of whom you deal with.

Atterbury Motors bucks the trend by having been around for so long and having become so well-known in Pretoria that everybody knows who we are. Unlike some car dealerships, we are in it for the long haul and our showroom at the corner of Johan Heyns Drive and Fred Nicholson Street has become a well-known landmark in Wonderboom South and a trusted name in the industry. There are several good reasons for this:

·        Testimonials. Talk to our customers, search online, and peruse Hello Peter and you will see a common thread – our customers love our service because we value their needs. That is why we get so much repeat business.

·        Affiliations and accreditations. Unlike used-car dealerships of doubtful repute, we are members of or affiliated with various respected industry bodies, such as the Independent Dealer Association, the BlueChip Dealers group, and the Motor Industry Ombudsman.

·        Regulated in-house F&Is. Our finance and insurance providers on the premises are registered with the Financial Services Board and all the financial services we conduct are audited monthly by VAPS Consultancy (Pty) Ltd.

·        Ethics. All our employees share our vision and values of honesty, integrity, and transparency and they are hand-picked through a thorough process psychometric testing.

·        Trade-ins. We offer excellent prices on trade-ins and even if your vehicle is not suitable for our showroom floor, we will most likely be able to sell it elsewhere in our dealership network.

·        Value-adding products. A variety of products are available, such as a deposit protector, retrenchment cover, tyre/rim cover, roadside, assistance, and mechanical warranties.

·        Our vehicles. Last, but arguably the most important, the vehicles on our showroom floor set us apart from other used-car dealerships. Reflecting the needs and buying habits of the market, only the best reaches our stock list and all vehicles have to pass an AA DEKRA roadworthy test and are detailed to remove all their small blemishes before being offered for sale to you.

A Changing Market

Market conditions have changed and we have changed in pace with it to offer our customers what they want and need. To this end, the vehicles on our floor reflect current buying tastes and we always have a wide range of bakkies, SUVs, crossovers, and city cars available. Dealerships that don’t sell what the market demands are doomed to fail and we make doubly sure that we keep our finger on the pulse of the industry so that you will always find what you are looking for when shopping with us.

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A Top Selection of Used Cars for Sale in Pretoria

There are thousands of used cars for sale in Pretoria, advertised in the classifieds and occupying the showroom floors of a rather large variety of dealerships across the city. And while buying one of the many used cars offered for sale by one of these dealerships is usually an experience that is accompanied by a fair bit of fear and apprehension, we can put your mind to rest when you buy from Atterbury Motors in Wonderboom South. That is because we pull out all the stops to make your car-buying experience as convenient as possible and offer you complete peace of mind.

Peace of Mind

If people cannot get the peace of mind they are looking for when buying one of the used cars for sale from second-hand dealerships, they can just as well buy their vehicles from private individuals. It would be equally risky, right? Luckily, we can give you all the reasons why you should opt for us instead and these revolve mostly around the fact that you essentially get the same legal protection and choice of value-adding products that buyers of new vehicles get. While all dealerships theoretically comply with the requirements of the Consumer Protection Act, those fly-by-night outfits that are here today and gone tomorrow might make that little consolation for the vehicle buyer.

However, we have been around for a long time and our dealership in Wonderboom South, Pretoria, has become a landmark in the area and a reassuring sight for residents of the Jacaranda City. The fact that we also belong to the Independent Dealer Association, the Motor Industry Ombudsman, and the BlueChip Dealers group is further proof of our commitment to quality, honesty, and transparency. Our memberships of these organisations are fully dependent upon our compliance with their high standards of service and business ethics.

All Types of Used Cars for Sale

South Africans are discerning vehicle buyers and only the best will do. We also love our bakkies and SUVs, amply demonstrated by the popularity of the Toyota Hilux and Fortuner, as well as the smaller crossovers such as the Ford EcoSport and the newly launched Volkswagen T-Cross. The balance of the top 10 is usually made up of passenger cars, of which the Volkswagen Polo and Polo Vivo are the most popular. You will find a selection of these used cars for sale on our showroom floor. We can also finance your vehicle and offer you insurance, as well as products such as deposit protector, retrenchment cover, roadside assistance, and mechanical warranties. Now that is true peace of mind.

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The Cars for Sale Today Reflect Changing Consumer Needs

The cars for sale today are very different from the ones we were used to during the ’80s and ’90s. All those years ago, there were far fewer types of cars for sale than there are today and most normal vehicles looked basically very alike. Yes, there would be 2- and 4-door versions, but the basic 3-box coupé and sedan styles were as predictable as they were plentiful. Three- and 5-door cars essentially came in two configurations only – hatchback and station wagon. In terms of normal passenger vehicles, that was it, really. However, things started to change when automakers innovated and put brand-new designs on the market, never seen before.

The MPV

The MPV craze was started in the early ’80s at more or less the same time on both sides of the Atlantic when, in 1984, the Chrysler Voyager / Dodge Caravan twins and the Renault Espace hit the market. These modern people movers were an instant hit and become the go-to format for carting around families and their things. In fact, they would probably still have been the most popular cars available for sale if they didn’t end up being displaced by the most popular vehicle format available today:

The SUV

SUVs were originally tough, off-road vehicles with all-wheel drive and the market was arguably pioneered in 1970 by the Jeep Wagoneer, followed by Europe in 1973 with the original Range Rover and Japan in 1979 with the Toyota Land Cruiser. These were go-anywhere vehicle that could transport a family with their luggage across continents, regardless of the terrain. Today, we have a brand-new variation on the theme, being the crossover – cars that are now offered for sale that offer the typical SUV advantages of butch looks and a higher ride height, while combining these features with frugal car engines, 2-wheel drive and good economy.

Get Them All at Atterbury Motors

And Pretoria motorists are in luck because one of the longest-standing and most trusted used-car dealerships in the city is bang up to date with a variety of the most popular cars, SUV, bakkies, and crossovers on its showroom floor, all AA DEKRA roadworthy tested and detailed before delivery – Atterbury Motors in Wonderboom South. Make use of our vast range of services, which includes a spectacular selection of used cars for sale, on-site finance and insurance, as well as value-adding products such as deposit protector, mechanical warranties, and roadside assistance – all delivered with the integrity and transparency expected of a dealership that is a member of the IDA, BlueChip Dealers group, and the MIO.

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