Car Valuation: What's My Car Worth in South Africa?
Before you sell, trade in or accept a dealer's offer, know what your car is genuinely worth today. Get an instant market-value estimate so you price it right and never take a lowball number.
That matters, because the first figure a dealer quotes is rarely what your car is worth. Below I explain what drives resale value in South Africa, and how to use the estimate to negotiate.
What's your car worth right now?
Get an instant, market-based estimate before you sell or trade in, so you can price it right and push back on a lowball offer. We also show how the value is likely to move over the next six months, so you know whether to sell now or hold.
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How to value your car
Select your car
Choose the make, model, year and variant so the estimate is based on your exact vehicle, not a rough average.
Add mileage and condition
Enter the kilometres on the clock and an honest condition. Both move the number more than most people expect.
View your estimated value
The tool returns an instant market-value estimate built on local pricing data.
Check projected depreciation
See how the value is likely to fall over the months ahead, which tells you whether to sell now or hold.
Decide how to sell
Use the estimate to weigh a private sale against a dealer trade-in, and to push back on a low offer.
What affects your car's value in South Africa
Four things do most of the work when a buyer decides what to pay.
Mileage and age
High kilometres for the age pull the price down. A low, well-documented odometer pushes it up.
Service history
A complete, stamped service book reassures buyers and protects your asking price.
Condition
Presentation matters. Fixing the small cosmetic things and a clean car lift what a buyer will pay.
Demand and model
Sought-after bakkies and hatches hold value well locally. Thirsty or slow-selling models give it back faster.
Timing counts too
Every car loses value over time, so the projected depreciation tells you whether it pays to sell now or hold a little longer. Colour, number of owners and any accident or Code history all feed into the final number a buyer will pay.
Car valuation FAQ
Common questions from South African owners about what their car is worth and how to sell for more.