SAFETY TIPS FOR OUR CLIENTS OF USED JAPANESE CARS IN DURBAN

SAFETY TIPS FOR THOSE COMING TO DURBAN TO BUY USED JAPANESE VEHICLES

 

An Aerial view of Durban City. Please note that some Dealerships  are out of town.

Money, money, money, Your Safety and The Safety of Your Money.

The main reason why you should be extra careful is that in the eyes of every one who knows or assumes that you are going to Durban to buy a used Japanese Car, you are carrying cash, not only cash but huge amounts of money. Even if you are not carrying a single cent, people will assume that since you say you are going to Durban to view cars, chances are high that you have money. This alone puts your life at risk.

The best thing you can do is to keep all the plans about your trip to yourself. If you need some information, advice and tips about going to Durban, you should ask a close friend or relative who has been there, ask people whom you trust but try not divulge when you will be going nor the amount of money you will be carrying. Just ask for safety tips.

If you carrying cash, make sure that its hidden, well hidden, thoroughly hidden. Avoid putting the cash or all of it in your pocket or wallet. Find means of hiding your hard earned money. Protect it from some of the vultures in the form of human beings whom are likely to meet along the way, especially Joburg Park Station.

Before you leave, just make sure that your close relative/next of kin knows, if you are married of course your wife/husband or kids should know. If you know that you are going to meet someone in Durban who will help you out, then leave the contact details of that person with your spouse or close relative so that if need be they can confirm if you travelled well.

If you are carrying cash, always and always try to declare it by the boarder. They rarely ask to see the money, usually you just fill up some form.

NB:NB :REPEAT : BE SAFE, AVOID MOVING IN GROUPS. NORMALLY 3 OR 4 IS A CROWD. DONT TALK TO STRANGERS, DONT TALK ABOUT CARS . EVEN IF SOMEONE TALKS ABOUT DURBAN DEALERSHIPS - WHERE TO BUY - CHEAP PLACES etc, DONT ENTERTAIN THEM OR JOIN THE CONVERSATIONS- IT MIGHT BE A TRAP, EVEN IF THEY COME FROM THE SAME COUNTRY AS YOURS.

During Your Trip Always Be Safe Before and After Buying Your Used Japanese Vehicle.

1.       Avoid talking to strangers, avoid sharing details about your trip. Most people get robbed by people they meet along the way who pretend that they know everything in Durban. Most people get robbed by people who pretend as if they want to help them out.Even if they speak the same language with you don’t trust them for most of them are just wolves in sheep clothing.

2.       Arrange and plan your trip well. If you are using a bus and connecting in Jbg or Pretoria, avoid spending too much time in Jbg. Park Station is not safe at all. Sometimes it is safe and cheaper to fly from Jbg to Durban if you arrange your trip well in advance. You can find flight from +/-500 to 1200 Rands. That is 45mins of flying Vs 7 hours by bus.

3.       Make Sure you have someone waiting to pick you up the moment you arrive in Durban. Don’t show every Tom, Dick and Harry that you don’t know where you are going. Avoid asking strangers for Directions because you will just be showing everyone that you are not familiar with the place. Arrange for someone to pick you, someone trustworthy and someone who knows where the Dealerships of Used Japanese vehicles are.

4.       Avoid Moving in and out of the Garages on Foot. Most people get robbed because they think they can move in and out the Dealerships of Used Japanese Vehicles on foot. Mostly because they want to save R400,but in the process of saving they lose more.Walking in and out of the garages is not and should never be an option. You will be putting your life at risk. The moment you walk inside a Dealership of Used Japanese Vehicles, everyone knows that you are a Foreign National. This is mainly so because South Africans are by law not allowed to enter inside the Dealerships. When you walk out, make sure there is a car outside and when the car takes off, make sure that you are not being followed. If you think you are being followed, go and park at the nearest police station or call the police. Don’t stop.

So in short, these are some of the safety tips. Plan your journey, from the time you leave your home country to the moment you arrive in Durban. Don’t leave anything to chance. Avoid asking strangers for directions or help. When you arrive in Durban always have a trusted hand to help you out, always have some waiting to pick you up so that you avoid moving around asking for help or directions. Don’t act confused even if you are, always be confident.

You can arrange with Tami or Emmanuel of ADECO AFRICA AUTOS to be picked from the Airport or Durban Station, and be taken to different Dealerships for you to compare prices and vehicles. 

FREE IMPORT DUTY FOR ZIMBABWEANS WORKING IN SOUTH AFRICA

BUY YOUR USED JAPANESE VEHICLE IN DURBAN AND PAY NO IMPORT DUTY

In terms of the Zimbabwean Customs and Excise Act [Chapter 23:02], returning residents, immigrants and other Organizations as well as Government departments may qualify for free duty if certain terms and conditions.

Most, if not all  four year permits issued to Zimbabwean nationals in South Africa are expiring soon. This is the time for Zimbabwean nationals in possession of such permits to purchase their used Japanese vehicles in Durban South African and take them to Zimbabwe free of import duty. Below we are going to look at who qualifies, the requirements and procedures to follow.

SO WHO QUALIFIES FOR FREE IMPORT DUTY STATUS IN ZIMBABWE ?

a] RETURNING RESIDENTS/STUDENTS :

 Most Zimbabweans currently working or studying in South Africa or anywhere else fall into this category.

What are The Prices For The Cheapest Used Japanese Vehicles ?

Most Customers Are Concerned With The Huge Price Difference Of Used Cars From Japan.

This is a question which really boggles the minds of many people who come to Durban to buy used Japanese vehicles. Almost each and every customer wants to know the exact price of the vehicle they will be coming to buy. However this is not as easy as it sounds. Partly this is because each and every dealer has their own set of prices and the other reason being that we are dealing with second hand vehicles here.

Why Is There A Huge Difference In Prices Of Used Vehicles From Japan ?

The reason why these kinds of vehicles have a huge price difference is also partly because these dealership owners in Durban

Advantages and Disadvantages Of Buying Used Japanese Cars Straight From Japan

Are Japanese Cars Cheaper In Japan Than In Durban?

Well, almost each and every customer weighs up options when making buying decisions, be it of furniture or used cars from Japan.When it comes to used Japanese vehicles usually people consider either buying from Durban, Musina or straight from Japan. The only source of reliable information for them to make informed decisions is surfing the internet.. However for most customers, over the internet, they rarely get enough information for them to make informed decisions. They only get prices of the various vehicles they may need to buy. More often than not, the prices look cheaper in Japan hence most people end up buying over the internet, thinking that they are saving money. But do they really save money? Are used Japanese vehicles cheaper in Japan than in Durban? Well, lets find out below.

How To Avoid Getting Ripped Off By Dealerships In Durban When Buying Used Japanese Vehicles

Getting The Best Deal When Buying Used Japanese Cars In Durban

 

Buying any used car be it from japan, from Durban or Musina is a daunting task for many new and existing customers. This is mainly so because there is no fixed price for these types of vehicles.Lets take an example of a Honda Fit.I usually  get a lot of phone calls of people asking me,how much is the Honda fit in Durban.This is quite a difficult question to answer,not only for the Honda fit but for almost all types of used cars from japan.The reason being that there is no fixed price for these cars,the prices vary from place to place,garage to garage,hence normally the best i can do is just give you the price ranges.This also explains the reason why i normally just give you the range since you wont know exactly which dealer you are likely to buy from.