Guides
Straight answers on car finance, depreciation and resale value in South Africa. No jargon, no sales pitch.
Depreciation & Resale · 11 min
Do Chinese Cars Hold Their Value in South Africa? (Haval, Chery, BYD)
Chinese cars resale value South Africa in 2026: honest depreciation estimates for Haval, Chery and BYD in Rand, and how to hedge the resale gap on finance.
01 Jul 2026Depreciation & Resale · 9 min
Cars With the Worst Resale Value in South Africa (and Why)
The worst resale value cars in South Africa share the same warning signs. See which brands and segments depreciate hardest in 2026 and how to avoid the loss.
01 Jul 2026Depreciation & Resale · 10 min
Cars That Hold Their Value Best in South Africa (2026 Ranking)
The cars that hold their value South Africa buyers should know, ranked by 1- and 3-year retention with real Toyota, Ford, Suzuki and Kia figures for 2026.
01 Jul 2026Depreciation & Resale · 10 min
Why New Cars Lose 15-25% of Their Value in Year One (SA Data)
Car depreciation in South Africa hits hardest in year one, when a new car loses 15-25% of its value. Here's the SA data, what drives it and how to plan.
01 Jul 2026