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Petrol vs Diesel: Which Should You Buy?
Anyone searching for a used car on AutoTrader or Cars.co.za will soon encounter the same question: petrol or diesel? It's one of the most important d…
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Google Business Profile Tips That Actually Generate Leads
When people search online for the products or services your business offers, your website usually isn't the first thing they see. In most cases, your…
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How to Turn a Test Drive Into a Sale
Every salesperson knows the feeling. A buyer arrives, walks around the car twice, kicks the tyres out of habit more than inspection, and asks for a t…
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Why Customers Buy from Some Salespeople and Not Others
Walk into any dealership, any furniture showroom, any electronics store, and you'll notice something strange. Two salespeople can sell the exact same…
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Never Release a Car Before the Money Reflects: What Every Dealership Admin Needs to Know
A few months ago we almost lost a vehicle.
A client flew in from Eswatini to buy a car from us. He was polite, prepared, and clearly serious about the…
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BAD USED CAR? KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
Who's Right When a Used Car Goes Wrong? Understanding Buyer, Dealer and Ombudsman Rights in SOUTH AFRICA
Picture this. A buyer walks onto a dealership…
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Do You Really Need to Send Someone to Inspect a Car on Your Behalf?
The honest answer might save you thousands — and a serious headache.
Every week, CARS GOLD gets enquiries from buyers in Cape Town, Durban, Zimbabwe, …
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How the June 30 Marches Are Costing Joburg's Car Dealerships Their SADC Customers
There is a particular kind of silence that settles over a car dealership when the phones stop ringing.
Not the quiet of a slow Tuesday morning. The ki…
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How to Export Cars from South Africa to Zimbabwe: A Complete Guide by Cars Gold
Purchasing a vehicle from another country involves more than simply choosing the right car. Understanding the export process, required documentation,…
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How SADC Buyers Can Purchase Vehicles from South Africa: A Step-by-Step Guide
Buyers from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, and across the SADC region continue to choose South African vehicles for good reason. So…
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The First-Time Buyer's Roadmap to a Smart Used Car Purchase in South Africa
New to buying a used car in South Africa? This guide covers realistic budgeting, hidden costs, roadworthy certificates, and red flags to avoid before…
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South Africa's Used Car Market Is Booming — And Buyers Have Never Had More Power
If you have been thinking about buying a used car but keep waiting for the right moment — this is it.
A confluence of forces has quietly shifted the b…
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