How To Boost Your Dealership’s Service Revenue Without Raising Prices
In the current economic climate, running a dealership isn’t easy. Between cautious buyers, rising costs, and tighter margins, it can feel like every month is a fight just to stay ahead. Many dealers are looking for new ways to keep ...
5 Ways To Sell More Cars During Long Weekends And Public Holidays
Long weekends and public holidays can either be a dealership’s quietest or busiest days; it all depends on how well you have prepared for these out-of-the-norm short stints of time. You see, with the right strategy in place, these ...
How To Stock Smarter When Buyers Are Holding Back
When consumer confidence is low and interest rates are high, buyers tend to sit on their hands – and that can leave your dealership floor looking a little too full. Typically, this is when you would look at your marketing budget, look ...
Digital Sales Strategies That Don’t Break The Bank
A flashy website and expensive PPC campaign might look impressive, but in today’s climate, every rand counts. The last thing you want to do is risk your marketing budget on a non-starter – and an expensive on at that. Luckily, digital ...
Is That Extended Warranty Really Worth It?
You’ve found your next car, signed the papers, and now the finance manager is offering an extended warranty. It sounds sensible, after all, who doesn’t want extra financial protection, peace of mind, and less stress down the line? All ...
What Every Buyer Should Know About Demo Vehicles
As you search for the most affordable vehicle that your money can buy, you may run into the option of purchasing a ‘demo vehicle’ for a fraction of the price. By and large, demo vehicles can seem like the best of both worlds… they ...
How To Turn Test Drives Into Signed Deals
A test drive is one of the most powerful tools in a dealership’s sales process, but only if it is used wisely. You see, when handled strategically, that short drive can turn curiosity into confidence and browsers into buyers. However, ...
The Value Of Featuring Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles In Your Stock Mix
The used car market in South Africa is booming – and for good reason. With new car prices rising and economic pressure squeezing consumer budgets, more buyers are opting for second-hand options. But not all pre-owned vehicles are ...
How AA Certified Dealers Stand Out In A Crowded Marketplace
Buying a used car can feel overwhelming. With countless dealerships, private sellers, and online platforms competing for your attention, its difficult to know where to start.
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Raising The Bar: Why Industry-Wide Standards Are The Future Of Used Car Sales In South Africa
The used car industry in South Africa is undergoing a powerful transformation. Buyers are savvier, regulation is tightening, and digital platforms have made it easier than ever to compare, review, and hold dealers accountable.
In ...
Should You Buy Your Next Car From A Dealership Or Private Seller?
Shopping for a new (or new to you) car can be somewhat overwhelming. There is what could be viewed as a minefield of options. It’s up to you to make the right choice that results in a vehicle you can entrust with your life, the lives ...
Spot A Genuinely Roadworthy Used Car Like A Professional
Buying a used car can feel like a leap of faith, particularly if you aren’t mechanically minded or have a keen interest in all things related to the automobile industry. For the most part, buyers do what they can do to weed out the ...
4 Red Flags To Watch Out For When Buying A Used Car
Buying a used car can be a smart financial decision, but it’s not without risks. For many South Africans, the used car market offers affordability and a wide selection, yet it can also be a minefield of hidden problems. Knowing the ...
The Importance Of A Full-Service History: What Buyers Should Know
When it comes to buying a used car, a full-service history is more than just a collection of stamps in a book – it’s a crucial indicator of a vehicle’s reliability and value. Essentially, a full-service history demonstrates that a car ...
Why Certification Programs Matter To Dealerships
The used car market has become insanely competitive. It’s not just the increase in dealers popping up on every corner, it’s the rise in private sellers who can now use various online platforms to sell their vehicles – and why ...
How To Get The Best Trade-In Value For Your Car
There are a variety of reasons why you might want to trade in your car, for instance, this approach enables you to avoid the hassle of selling your privately – there’s no need to advertise or find (or even deal with) buyers, arrange ...
How AA Certification Reduces Buyer Returns And Disputes
Vehicle returns and buyer disputes are among the biggest challenges faced by dealerships. They not only affect profitability but also have the power to irreparably damage a dealership’s reputation. One of the most effective ways to ...
The Legal Risks Of Buying Non-Certified Cars
Take a moment to consider what would happen if you purchased the deal of a lifetime – a pre-owned vehicle that comes with all the bells and whistles but at a fraction of the cost. Shortly after driving your new-to-you wheels off the ...
The Legal Risks Of Selling Non-Certified Vehicles
Increasingly more South Africans are opting to purchase secondhand cars. Not only does this growing market allow more people access to their own transport, but it has also resulted in more job opportunities as pre-owned vehicle ...
Future Trends: The Growing Demand For Certified Used Vehicles
The demand for certified used vehicles is growing at an impressive rate. Why, might you wonder? We would hazard a guess that this increase in demand is being driven by economic pressures, changing consumer behaviour, and a heightened ...
Beyond the Price Tag – AA Certification’s Guide to Sustainable Vehicle Ownership in South Africa
When consumers in South Africa decide to purchase a car, the initial price tag only represents the start of a complicated financial journey. While some understand that owning a car translates into a considerable financial commitment, ...
Smart Reasons To Choose AA Certified Preowned Vehicles
When you decide to purchase a preowned vehicle, the pressure of making the correct choice can feel like an enormous and daunting process. It’s true that the preowned vehicle market offers attractive financial savings – especially when ...
AA Certification Leads South Africa’s Preowned Car Standards
In South Africa, where a large percentage of the cars on our roads are preowned cars, finding a dependable preowned car that’s worth the money can feel somewhat futile. Not that there’s a shortage of preowned vehicles… rather, that ...
Protecting Consumers Beyond The Showroom With AA Certification
Consumers in South Africa face challenging economic times and the fact is, each rand and cent counts. That’s why so many flock to the preowned vehicle market to make their purchases. This decision helps people to buy vehicles at a ...
How AA Certification Supports Responsible Dealership Practices
In our current automotive market, transparency and trust are not just buzzwords, they are vital components when it comes to responsible business practice. This is especially true when considering the preowned vehicle car market in ...
A New Year, New Sustainable Driving Resolutions
As the calendar turns to a new year, many South Africans set resolutions to improve their health, finances, or relationships. But what about resolutions for your driving habits?
Hear us out: Sustainable driving not only ...
Why AA Certification Matters When Buying Your Next Car
The joy you experience when you finally make your choice and buy that preowned vehicle you spent hours searching for is hard to describe. But it pales in comparison to the disappointment when that same “like new” set of wheels starts ...
Why Smart Buyers Choose AA Certified Preowned Cars
Let's start with a scenario that might sound familiar. You have your coffee and you’re scrolling through numerous secondhand vehicle listings, and as you see each ad promising "barely driven" or "good as new" options, you start to get ...
A First-Time Buyers Journey From Test Drive To Ownership
It’s tough enough to buy a new vehicle these days, with the variety of features, safety characteristics, payment options, and price points on offer. But that’s nothing compared to entering the second-hand car market. Especially if you ...
Navigating the Pre-Owned Market: Tips from the Experts
Today’s economic climate has resulted in more South Africans turning to the pre-owned market to source more affordable vehicle options. Whether you want to upgrade your current car or you are on the exciting journey of buying your ...
The Environmental Benefits of Choosing Pre-Owned Vehicles
In a world that has become increasingly focused on environmental consciousness and sustainability, the automotive industry has found itself at a crossroads. As South Africans, most of us know the importance of a personal vehicle to ...
5 Common Myths About Buying Pre-Owned Vehicles
In the last few years, the South African pre-owned vehicle market has undergone significant growth. Unsurprisingly, this is due to the increased number of consumers opting for second-hand cars as a means to securing their own reliable ...
Buying A Pre-Owned Vehicle Doesn’t Have To Be A Gamble
No matter where you are in the world, buying a used car is not as easy on the mind as buying something brand new. You see, while there are very many opportunities to find a good deal on a quality pre-owned vehicle, the fact is that ...
Navigating The New Era Of Pre-Owned Vehicle Purchases
There are a few of us out there who remember a time when buying a pre-owned vehicle would involve spending our weekends trekking from one dealership to the next, armed with the classified section tucked under our arms, and a dose of ...
The Landscape For Independent Car Dealerships Is Changing
Within the thriving vehicle industry independent dealerships in South Africa are forming an increasingly important part of this landscape. The main reason for this growth is that these businesses provide consumers (and other ...
Essential Checks Before Purchasing A Pre-Owned Vehicle
Are you in the market for a secondhand car? You’re not alone, as increasingly more South Africans are looking to pre-owned vehicles as a means to securing affordable, reliable personal transport – without burning a hole in their ...
The Automobile Association (AA) launched an innovative service with independent vehicle dealerships and AA Approved workshops across the country to provide consumers with credible information on pre-owned vehicles they intend to purchase. Through the service, dealerships can offer a comprehensive vehicle inspection on vehicles and thereby provide a comprehensive report on the vehicle to prospective buyers.
Consumers across South Africa will be able to access this service at all dealerships that display the AA Certified Pre-Owned branding.
