{"id":12435,"date":"2023-05-31T16:00:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T14:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/?p=12435"},"modified":"2023-05-30T13:58:40","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T11:58:40","slug":"the-best-time-to-buy-a-new-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/bloemfontein\/blog\/2023\/05\/31\/the-best-time-to-buy-a-new-car\/","title":{"rendered":"The best time to buy a new car"},"content":{"rendered":"

In South Africans, October to December are said to be the best months to buy a car as many dealers run sales during this period. If you have your sights set on a car right now, the good news is that you\u2019re spoilt for choice.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

According to Seugnette van Wyngaard, the head of 1st for Women Insurance<\/a>, car buyers in South Africa are now facing a staggering array of automotive choices.<\/p>\n

\u201cMarket research firm IBISWorld reveals that there are 793 global car and automobile manufacturing businesses as of 2023.<\/sup> \u2013 and, of course, many of those companies do business in South Africa. For the first time, those companies aren\u2019t just producing cars with internal combustion engines. Instead, they\u2019re offering electric cars, hybrids, and fuel-cell vehicles too. While this is good in that motorists have lots of cars from which to choose, it can also be tricky to make the right selection,\u201d she points out.<\/p>\n

The members of the Women\u2019s World Car of the Year<\/a> (WWCOTY) jury concur, stressing that \u2013 when buying a car \u2013 women need to take multiple factors into account. \u201cThe choice of a car depends on your situation,\u201d says Sandy Myhre, New Zealand\u2019s representative on the WWCOTY jury. \u201cWith children, practicality rules \u2013 so the buyer should investigate the ability to fit a couple of car seats in the vehicle and also the possibility to stow many other odds and ends.\u201d<\/p>\n

Carla Ribeiro, Portugal\u2019s representative, agrees that practicality is paramount: \u201cWomen need to look for a car that’s easy to park, with a boot they can open with their hands full, and a second row of seats where it\u2019s easy (and safe) to assemble and disassemble a car seat.\u201d<\/p>\n

Practicality is often the terrain of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and crossovers, which are very popular with female motorists in South Africa. \u201cSUVs are popular with women thanks to their all-round ability, high ground clearance, and four-wheel drive. Crossovers, meanwhile, can be a bit cheaper and lighter on fuel \u2013 although their off-road capabilities are not as pronounced,\u201d notes Van Wyngaard.<\/p>\n

The higher, larger body of SUVs can provide increased protection in the event of an accident, but there\u2019s also another benefit to that high-up seating position. \u201cSitting higher off the ground also makes it easier to spot those craters we affectionately term potholes,\u201d points out Charleen Clarke, WWCOTY judge for South Africa.<\/p>\n

Electric cars are still struggling to gain a foothold in South Africa, due to ongoing power supply issues and a scarcity of affordable \u201cwall charge\u201d options. The lack of charging infrastructure also limits their current driving range. So, for now, a hybrid or a car with an internal combustion engine may be a more sensible buy.<\/p>\n

In Europe, however, electric vehicles are already very much a reality. \u201cI believe that women need to look for a reliable and precise navigation system, which shows all available electric charging stations. This is very important to me and makes life much easier,\u201d says German juror Solveig Grewe.<\/p>\n

Clarke also suggests that female motorists research a brand before investing in a new car. \u201cThere are many quality surveys into automotive brands. JP Power conducts some especially authoritative and respected research. This will tell you if the brand you\u2019re buying boasts good or bad quality,\u201d she notes.<\/p>\n

But, when all is said and done, it\u2019s critical to not only feel safe, but also comfortable \u2013 mentally and physically \u2013 in your car. How can you achieve this?<\/p>\n

\u201cMy advice? Test drive the car! Drive it on your usual roads, load it up, park it in places you regularly visit. The main factor for me is your personal opinion \u2013 how does the car make you feel and, importantly, does it meet your mobility needs?\u201d advises Sabrina Parant, WWCOTY jury member for Belgium.<\/p>\n

So, there you have it. Maybe the most important factors to consider when buying a car aren\u2019t that different to when considering a life partner. Does the car make you smile? Is it known for its reliability? Does it make your heart beat that little bit faster? Then maybe it\u2019s the car for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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