Buying a car is one of the biggest financial decisions most South Africans will make, and safety deserves to be part of that conversation. Recent comments from the Automobile Association (AA), which suggested motorists should regard a three-star safety rating as a sensible minimum when shopping for a new vehicle, have encouraged many buyers to take a closer look at car safety ratings in South Africa.
For years, buying a brand-new vehicle was seen as the obvious choice if your budget allowed it. After all, who wouldn’t want the latest technology, a full factory warranty and that unmistakable new-car feeling? Today’s South African used car market tells a different story.
You spend hundreds of hours behind the wheel every year, but have you ever stopped to ask whether your car actually suits the way you drive every day? It’s easy to shop for a car based on looks, price or a vague plan to “do more road trips”. But the smartest way of choosing the right car is to start with your real life: your commute, your passengers, your parking situation, your budget and the roads you drive most often. The best car for commuting in South Africa isn’t the biggest or newest one. It’s the one that makes everyday driving easier, more comfortable and more affordable.
Remember when a reverse camera felt like something you’d only find on a top-spec SUV? Or when a touchscreen in the dashboard was enough to nudge your car into ‘fancy’ territory? Not that long ago, features like keyless entry, cruise control and smartphone connectivity were reserved for premium models with premium price tags.
Here at Group1 Cars we strive to provide a convenient way for people to find the Right Used Car for their needs and budget. To do this we need to assists them with finding the best certified used vehicles in the market. This means that EVERY Used Car, Used SUV or Used LCV that we sell has undergone some of the most stringent quality testing in the country, and we guarantee that each and every vehicle that we sell is of the highest quality both mechanically and condition wise.
When you purchase a Quality Used Car from Group1 you’re getting a vehicle that has:Passed a strict 101 Point Vehicle Check
Comes with an optional Group1 Warranty*
Has Guaranteed Mileage
Will always be Licensed and Legal
Never been stolen
A Guaranteed Model year
Comes with an Optional Service Plan*
20 day exchange promise*
Full service history whenever possible
*Terms and Conditions Apply!
When searching for Used Cars for Sale in Cape Town, Johannesburg or Uitenhage we encourage you to locate one of our established brick-and-mortar dealerships. You can do this by using our Find a Group1 Showroom page on this website, or simply by contacting us directly at one of our showrooms in Kuils River, Stellenbosch, Knysna, George, Mossel Bay, Uitenhage and Midrand. Visit us and put our friendly, knowledgeable staff to the test, while noting that even if you're not in one of the cities or towns mentioned above our Group1 Nationwide Vehicle Delivery Service will always allow you to take advantage of our Best Used Vehicle Prices, Regular Used Vehicle Promotions and our Exceptional Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles no matter where in South Africa you are.
We firmly believe that quality trumps quantity, which is why even though we are not the country’s Biggest Used Cars Website, we can guarantee you the best quality vehicles. In fact you only need to take a look at the vehicles on this page to see that we have some real gems listed here, all of which you’ll never find anywhere else. Every vehicle on our physical and digital showroom floor is Exclusive to Us, and is backed by our award winning customer service, outstanding vehicle knowledge and diverse product and brand range.
Experience our hassle free user Friendly Used Car Sales Environment and see for yourself why we’re known as South Africa’s One Stop Destination for Used Car and Demo Vehicle Sales!