Cost of Car Service in South Africa

Car maintenance is a very important subject in South Africa. Considering the hike in prices of things , it is advisable to know what it cost to maintain that Car you are trying to purchase.

How much does it cost to maintain a car in South Africa?

If we are to consider, a typical entry-level vehicle (that cost around R250, 000) and that drives about 2,500km per month. As a result of rising interest rates and petrol prices, the monthly cost of car ownership, which includes instalments, fuel, insurance, and maintenance, has seen an increase from R7, 583 to R7, 715 in 2021 in 2020.

What is the cheapest car service in South Africa?

The following are the cheapest cars to service in South Africa

• Datsun Go – R63, 310.
• Renault Kwid – R66, 707.
• Ford Figo – R67, 805.

How often should I service my car South Africa?

According to a statement from SAC, which are the leader in the area of automotive servicing, they suggested that a vehicle should undergo a minor service for every 10 000 km and Major Service every 40,000 km. Also, every service builds upon the previous service level.

What is the most reliable car in South Africa?

According to statistics from TopAuto 2021 Automotive Survey, Toyota is perceived as the most reliable vehicle brand in South Africa (easily beating its rivals).

What is the cheapest car to maintain?

One of the biggest advantages to buying a new vehicle instead of a used one that it comes with an extended warranty that covers the cost of repairs within the first years of ownership.

The following is a list of car with the cheapest repair and maintenance cost:

• Nissan Versa.
• Honda Accord.
• Toyota C-HR.
• Nissan Sentra.
• Lexus ES 350.
• Toyota RAV4.
• Nissan Altima.

Which province has the cheapest cars in South Africa?

According to report by Lightstone, it show that the cheapest cars can be found in  Western Cape, specifically in Cape Town; it is suggested to be the cheapest province in South Africa when it comes to buying cars.