We live in an era of online shopping where almost everything we want, and need can be found online. The same goes for cars. Long gone are the days of driving from dealership to dealership looking for the car that suits your criteria and pocket, these days internet searches have simplified that process entirely.

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.

Volkswagen have announced that they will be launching a number of new models in South Africa during 2025.

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

Buying a new or pre-owned car can be an extremely exciting process but it can also be a daunting prospect as dealership sales staff and banks throw around technical terms that can be confusing. Understanding what these terms related to the car buying process mean will allow motorists to make a much more informed decision around the intricacies of the car buying process.

The South African car market has experienced a significant downscaling trend in recent years. This trend continues as motorists seek out more affordable vehicles that are lighter on fuel and cheaper to maintain in a tough economic climate. However motorists need to determine the best time to trade in their car in order to avoid losing significantly by trading in their car at the wrong time and by doing so negating any potential savings that come with downsizing. The following factors need to be considered when determining the best time to trade in a car.

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.

Affordable hatchbacks do well with consumers, not just because of their price points but also their economic efficiency and agility. And two competitors who are renowned brands with consumers in the hatchback market are the Hyundai i10 and the Kia Picanto for sale.

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.