Guides
Straight answers on car finance, depreciation and resale value in South Africa. No jargon, no sales pitch.
Is the VW Polo Vivo Still Worth Buying in 2026?
Is the VW Polo Vivo worth buying in 2026? We weigh price, resale value and running costs in Rand — and ask whether the Suzuki Swift now beats SA's best-seller.
01 Jul 2026Is the Toyota Hilux a Good Buy? Value, Resale and Running Costs
Is the Toyota Hilux a good buy in 2026? We break down resale (an estimated ~88% at one year, ~72% at three years), reliability and real cost to own in Rand for South African buyers.
01 Jul 2026Is the Toyota Fortuner Worth the Money in South Africa?
Is the Toyota Fortuner worth it in 2026? We weigh its bulletproof resale against a steep new price and running costs, with real Rand figures for SA buyers.
01 Jul 2026Is the Toyota Corolla Cross a Good Buy? SA's Favourite Crossover Reviewed
Is the Toyota Corolla Cross a good buy in 2026? We weigh the hybrid, family practicality and strong resale in Rand for SA buyers, with honest caveats.
01 Jul 2026Is the Suzuki Swift a Good First Car in South Africa?
Is the Suzuki Swift good first car material in South Africa? We assess its affordability, fuel economy and resale in Rand for new drivers buying in 2026.
01 Jul 2026Is the Kia Picanto the Best Budget Car in South Africa?
Is the Kia Picanto budget car king in South Africa? We test its value, resale and running costs in Rand against the Swift and Polo Vivo for city buyers in 2026.
01 Jul 2026Is the Haval Jolion a Good Buy? The Chinese SUV Value Question
Is the Haval Jolion a good buy? We weigh its kit and low price against how this Chinese SUV depreciates in South Africa, in Rand, with honest 2026 caveats.
01 Jul 2026How Well Does the Ford Ranger Hold Its Value in South Africa?
Ford Ranger resale value explained: it's one of SA's stronger value-holders, losing relatively little in year one. Rough figures, finance tips and how it compares in 2026 South Africa.
01 Jul 2026