Mastering the used car deals search

While car shopping can be exciting, it can also be a frustrating process as you sift through dozens of vehicle advertisements trying to find your ideal car. So you’ve identified your specific vehicle needs and wants and determined which car would be best suited for you. Now it’s time to find your ideal car. But with so many different choices, how do you know which used car deals advertisement is reputable and which one you shouldn’t respond to?

If you’re in the market to buy a pre-owned vehicle, it’s always a better option to purchase from a trusted dealer such as CMH Carshop, rather than buying privately. At CMH Carshop, our used cars are quality tested to ensure that they pass the manufacturer’s standards. In addition, our friendly motor specialists will be able to help you make an informed decision. View our used car deals now to find your car from our wide selection.

How to read advertisements for used car deals

When browsing used car deals you may notice that these advertisements, whether print or online, all follow a specific format when displaying the specifications of the car for sale. Below is a helpful guide on what these acronyms stand for.

FSH: Full Service History. It means that the vehicle has been regularly maintained by manufacturer’s specifications and comes with a full service history manual so that the next owner will be able to see what has been repaired on the car.

PS: Power Steering or Power-Assisted Steering. Power Steering assists the driver when steering a vehicle by directing some of the power through the wheels and thus making steering effortless.

PW/EW: Power-operated Windows or Electric Windows. These types of windows can be operated by a button on the side of the door. The button is used to replace the traditional window winder, to open or close windows.

CL: Central Locking. This is a remote feature that lets the driver lock and unlock the vehicle doors by the push of a button from the master key.

21 059km: The 21 059km is an example of what you may come across when browsing through used car deals. The number in front of the “km” indicates the total mileage of the vehicle. It is the total amount of kilometers that the vehicle has driven, and it is found on the odometer reading on the vehicle’s dashboard. A used car with a low mileage reading is usually preferable.

A/C: This indicates the vehicle is fitted with an Air Conditioning system (A/C)

Alloys: Alloys refers to the alloy wheels or aluminium wheels on the vehicle. Alloys are generally more expensive than hubcaps or steel wheels.

CMH Carshop: home of the best used car deals in the country

When viewing advertisements for used car deals, it’s prudent to take the time and call the seller so you can confirm that the vehicle information that is important to you, such as mileage, body colour and transmission. CMH Carshop is South Africa’s leading motor retailer for some of the top vehicle manufacturers across the globe. With a network of over 60 dealerships countrywide, our selection of used cars is vast, however, you can rest assured that every used car has been quality assessed to meet manufacturers’ specifications. Browse our selection of approved used car deals now; your car is waiting.