If you are looking to buy a bank repossessed vehicle, knowing where to find auctions in South Africa is a good start to purchasing your perfect automobile.   About repossessed vehicles Because vehicles of all kinds from motorcycles to SUVs to sedans are so expensive, most people are forced to apply for loans in order to pay for their vehicles. Loan repayments, however, are also quite steep in many cases and because life is unpredictable, many people have found themselves in situations where they cannot afford their monthly payments. Whether they have lost a job, made a bad investment or had an unexpected expense occur many people have been unable to continue payments on vehicles that they have taken out loans for. When this happens, the financial service providers that have financed their loans will often repossess the vehicle. After an initial holding period, which allows the client a last…

If you are looking for a used motor vehicle, pre-owned repossessed cars for sale near you might be your best option. Buying an automobile is expensive and stressful. If you cannot afford to buy a first hand vehicle, or if you do not qualify for a loan for one, you will probably be looking for a second hand car instead. It is essential in today’s world to have your own transport. Getting to and from your job, any travelling your job requires, transporting your children, family or friends around and getting just about anywhere else requires transport via a vehicle. Is public transport an option? Public transport, especially in South Africa, is not the most convenient form of travel. Unless you have the money for the high fees that private taxis charge, you will have to take a public taxi, bus or train. These forms of transport will not usually…

Attend a Burchmore auction if you are looking for wholesale deals at a car auction. Birchmore Cars started in 1911 as JC Burchmore’s and one of the first auction companies in South Africa. Letting people around the country buy and sell a variety of vehicles on auction. At the first auction 10 cars were sold but today over 50 000 vehicles are sold per year. Burchmore’s has a R1 billion annual turnover and is the largest vehicle remarketing company in South Africa. In 1998, Burchmore’s was acquired by McCarthy Motor Holdings. And have since auctioned over 900 000 vehicles. The company is known for having a large selection of vehicles at its countrywide branches. Burchmore auction events offer: Repossessed vehicles Fleet disposal vehicles Trade-in vehicles Non runner cars Accident Damage Cars This may also interest you: Buy Accident Damaged Cars at Vehicle Auctions What does Burchmore’s do? As one of…

Looking for online car auctions and sales? Buying a vehicle online is easy because you don’t have to go anywhere, and you can browse so many different websites to find the car you need, be it a second hand one or a brand new one. Some good websites that you can go to are autotrader.co.za, carfind.co.za or the McCarthy call-a-car website. You could also visit Gumtree as they often have cars for sale and the Gumtree vehicles section offers a wide selection of cars that you can look at. Some of the vehicles are second hand, but there are also new ones that you can purchase. You can choose any vehicle you want and there will be hundreds of different cars to look through, but this is why online car auctions and sales are so popular, as it is an effortless task to find and purchase a good car. Have…

Government auction cars for sale in South Africa offer you the opportunity to buy ex government cars. You can usually pick up a decent vehicle in good running order for a wholesale price at an upcoming auction. Because government cars often sell for lower than regular market prices. Get the right model and the mileage can also be low meaning less wear and tear on the vehicle. When it comes to buying cheap used cars pre-owned dealerships are not the only options out there. In fact one of the best ways to get your hands on value for money vehicles is to look for cars selling on auction. Even some car dealers visit government car auctions to buy models to sell at their own dealerships for a profit. What Vehicles are For Sale at Government Auctions? Because there are so many government departments tasked with different responsibilities they use a…

Auctions can be a fun and exciting way to find some bargain wheels, but there are both pro's and con's to buying cars at vehicle auctions. Before you rush to the hammer, be sure to take these pro’s and con’s into consideration to decide whether or not vehicle auctions are the right car purchasing options for you. Particularly in today’s unstable financial climate, there are in increasing amount of cars available on auction. Auctioned cars are cars that need to be sold quickly, and have often been repossesses by the bank. Repossessed cars make for good buys because the bank wants to sell the car quickly to recover any losses rather than make a profit on the sale of the car. Regular vehicle auctions are held in all major cities weekly or bi-weekly. Pro’s of buying cars at vehicle auctions Cars selling on auction can be cheaper than cars bought…

Without even leaving the comfort of your home or office, you can search Gumtree Cape Town for cars new and used, along with a host of other classifieds trading and job options. What is Gumtree? Yes, it is a Koala’s favourite food, but Gumtree is also an extensive online classifieds network that is available in a number of countries around the world, including the United Kingdom (where Gumtree started), Ireland, Poland, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. The classifieds covers 60 cities, one of which is South Africa’s Cape Town. On Gumtree, you can buy, sell, peddle, pawn, exchange or advertise just about anything. The best part is that placing and viewing these advertisements is completely free, unless you choose specific paid-for options such as highlighting your ad. How can I find a new or used car on Gumtree? Gumtree’s success is largely due to its user-friendly interface and the…

If you are looking for a bargain buy of a vehicle, you can try looking at Absa Vehicle and Finance repossession locations. Repossession of a vehicle takes place when a person who has bought a financed car defaults on the monthly payment agreements. If this happens, the Absa will liable to repossess it as the lending financial institution. Absa repossesses cars from people who have not honoured the lending terms, people you have fallen behind on payments, or people who can no longer afford the instalments. These assets are often sold at auction for very reasonable and competitive prices. Absa has a varied selection of used, repossessed cars that are sold at public auctions. To find out where a sale will be taking place in your area you can contact an Absa Trade Centre close to you. When you contact an Absa Repossession Centre an experienced consultant will to be…

McCarthy used car dealers in Cape Town offer their customers the opportunity to purchase used cars from a trusted dealer. McCarthy Motor Group is one of South Africa’s largest motor retailing groups and provides products and services around the country across all automotive segments. They have over a century of experience and this experience allows them true insight in to how people feel about their vehicles. They also understand that cars are more than just a mode of transport, but an essential part of many people’s lives, so much so that they become  a part of the family. Cars can be memory makers from all the trips that they take you on and because of this, people treasure their cars. McCarthy therefore aims to offer you support through their various offerings in order to make the experience of owning a vehicle as pleasurable as possible. If you are looking for…

Want to sell your car at an auction and you are wondering what price to set your car at? There is always some sort of debate regarding the price to sell a car at as if you set a price and it is sold quickly, you will find yourself wondering if you should have pushed the price up. If it is not being sold fast enough, then you will wonder if the price is too high.  Unfortunately there is also no exact science in the price setting of a car to be sold. The value of a vehicle is determined by a number of factors such as mileage, accident history and its condition. You can often get guides on the value of your vehicle by visiting a number of dealerships who will inform you on what they would purchase your car for. Another factor that may influence the price that…