From the floor at Park Meadows

Car Buying & Selling Tips
for Johannesburg

The Straight-Talk Files — no fluff, no fake urgency, just the honest answers Tembani gives Johannesburg buyers and sellers every week.

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Not a guide — just what's new on the floor

New Arrivals

New · In stock

Chery Tiggo 9

Flagship 7-seater. 187kW 2.0T petrol or 280kW CSH plug-in hybrid, ~90km electric.

From R599 900 Electric · Pre-order

Chery Q

Chery's first EV for SA. 42.7 kWh battery, 90kW rear motor, 400km NEDC range.

From R349 895 Coming late 2026

Chery Tiggo V

Transformable 7-seat SUV that converts into a double-cab bakkie. PHEV or petrol.

Price TBC New · July 2026

Lepas L6

1.5T Pantera, 108kW midsize SUV. 10-year/1-million km engine warranty.

From R499 900 New · March 2026

Lepas L4

Amur, Javan and Pantera trims. Compact family SUV, manual or DCT.

From R299 900 New · March 2026

Chery Tiggo Cross LiT

Entry point to the Tiggo Cross range. 83kW 1.5, manual or CVT.

From R279 900 Self-charging hybrid · In stock

Chery Tiggo Cross HEV

CSH Elite. 150kW/310Nm combined, 5.4L/100km, no plug needed.

From R428 900 Order via Tembani

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max

Flagship 7-seater. 187kW 2.0T, 7-speed DCT, FWD or AWD.

From R669 900 Order via Tembani

Chery Tiggo 7 Hybrid

Tiggo 7 CSH/PHEV. 265kW combined, 93km electric, 1 200km total range.

From R619 900 Electric · May 2026

iCaur V23

Retro-styled electric SUV, up to 430km range. RWD and AWD in stock.

From R519 900 Used · In stock

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

Two used 1.5T turbos on the floor. Now sold new as the Tiggo Cross.

From R259 900 Demo · In stock

GWM Steed 5

2.0VGT single cab, 110kW/320Nm diesel. Canopy and ladder rack fitted. No longer sold new.

R349 900 Not in stock · Register interest

Haval H6

Petrol, HEV and PHEV SUV. 7-year/200 000km warranty. Published pricing and instalments.

From R495 500 (list) New & used · In stock

Nissan Navara

New 2026 PRO-2X auto double cab, 140kW/450Nm, 3 500kg towing. Used Stealths and a Warrior too.

New from R689 900
Jaecoo J5 BEV price in South Africa — what the R549 900 electric car launch means, a Tembani Sales news breakdown
News

Jaecoo J5 BEV Price in South Africa: What the R549 900 Launch Means

Jaecoo's first EV lands from R549 900, pre-order only. How it stacks up against EVs you can actually drive away in today.

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A dealer checking the tyre tread on a silver hatchback while its owner holds the service book and key, with the headline What moves your trade-in number
Trade-in

How Do Dealers Value Your Trade-In? What Actually Moves the Number

Five things decide the offer. Find out which ones you control, and which fixes are a waste of money before a valuation.

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A woman at a home desk holding a bank letter and car key, with a hatchback parked outside and the headline Selling a car with finance still owing
Selling

How to Sell a Car That Still Has Finance on It

Your settlement figure is not your statement balance. Three ways to sell, and what to do if you owe more than it is worth.

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A couple at a kitchen table going through finance paperwork with a calculator and laptop, with the headline The Balloon Payment Trap
Finance

Balloon Payments Explained: The Car Finance Trap Nobody Warns You About

A 20% balloon cuts the monthly by R658 but adds R22 651 in interest. See the maths and the risk.

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A young couple at a kitchen table reviewing a laptop, bank statement and calculator, with the headline How Much Deposit Do You Need
Finance

How Much Deposit Do You Need to Buy a Car in South Africa?

Zero, legally. See the same R350 000 car at 0%, 10% and 20% down — and why your trade-in may already be your deposit.

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A young woman in a parked car at dusk frowning at a car listing chat on her phone, with the headline 7 Marketplace Car Scams to Know
Buying

Facebook Marketplace Car Scams: 7 to Know Before You Reply

Six of these fall apart at one question. The seventh needs a rule. Know them before you pay a cent.

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A car buyer checking his phone in a Johannesburg dealership showroom with a generic mid-size SUV in the background
News

Haval H7 Replacement Confirmed for South Africa

GWM confirmed a new H7 for Q4 2026 — no price yet. What's changing, and what's already on sale instead.

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A woman on a Johannesburg driveway checking a depreciation chart on her phone next to a silver SUV
Models

Do Chinese Cars Hold Their Value in South Africa?

Real TransUnion numbers for Chery, Haval and GWM — and the one buying decision that makes the gap mostly irrelevant.

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A customer handing a vehicle registration certificate and ID to a clerk at a South African licensing department counter
Ownership

How to Transfer Car Ownership in South Africa: The Full Process

Two forms, two people, 21 days — miss it and the fines stay in your name, not the new owner's.

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A South African woman going through paperwork and a car finance application on a laptop at her kitchen table at night
Finance

Can You Get Car Finance if You Are Blacklisted in South Africa?

"Blacklisted" covers four different things and only two are usually financeable — here's how to tell which one you're in.

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How much a roadworthy certificate costs in South Africa in 2026 — a vehicle examiner checking a car at a testing station, with cost bands and validity
Ownership

How Much Does a Roadworthy Certificate Cost in South Africa in 2026?

About R500 to R1 500 by vehicle type, valid 60 days, and why there's no fixed price — plus the four faults that fail most cars.

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Chery vs Haval in South Africa — a Johannesburg dealer compares warranty, service plans and resale between the two brands
Models

Chery vs Haval: Which Is the Better Buy in South Africa?

Chery's 10-year engine warranty vs Haval's 7-year transferable one, service plans, resale, and the Jolion vs Tiggo Cross call.

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Chery Q price in South Africa — what the R349 900 electric car offers, a Tembani Sales news breakdown
News

Chery Q Price in South Africa: What the R349 900 EV Actually Offers

Chery's first EV is on sale from R349 900. The real range, the charging, and the warranty question still open.

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How to check if a used car is stolen or still has finance owing in South Africa — Tembani Sales guide
Buying

How to Check if a Used Car Is Stolen or Still Has Finance Owing

The free SAPS check, the NaTIS title-holder test, and the numbers that must match — all before you pay a private seller a cent.

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Are Chery cars reliable? An honest answer from a Johannesburg dealer — Tembani Sales guide
Models

Are Chery Cars Reliable? An Honest Answer From a Johannesburg Dealer

The engineering, the million-kilometre engine warranty and its catch, parts in Gauteng, and the risk nobody mentions — resale.

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Documents needed to sell a car privately in South Africa — Tembani Sales guide
Ownership

What Documents Do You Need to Sell a Car Privately in South Africa?

Four documents, one everyone forgets — plus the eNaTIS trap that keeps fines in your name after the sale.

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Buy a car safely on Facebook Marketplace in South Africa — Tembani Sales guide
Buying

How to Buy a Car on Facebook Marketplace Safely in South Africa

The 3 checks before you reply, how to confirm it isn't stolen or financed, and the six scam patterns to know first.

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Sell a car on Facebook Marketplace in South Africa — Tembani Sales guide
Selling

How to Sell a Car on Facebook Marketplace in South Africa

The 8 photos that actually sell it, how to price it against real listings, and why a screenshot isn't proof of payment.

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Selling a car fast in Johannesburg — Tembani Sales guide
Selling

How to Sell Your Car Fast in Johannesburg (2026 Guide)

The real reasons cars sit unsold for months, and the exact steps that get you a fair offer in days, not weeks.

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Used car buying checklist for Johannesburg buyers
Buying

Buying a Used Car in Johannesburg: The Complete Checklist

What to check on the car, the paperwork, and the finance — before you hand over a deposit.

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Trade-in versus selling privately comparison, South Africa
Trade-in

Trade-In vs Selling Privately: Which Gets You More in SA?

The real math behind both routes, and how to decide which one actually puts more in your pocket.

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