Burchmore's takes delivery of 1200 used vehicles

Many of the vehicles have been obtained from dealers with the McCarthy and Bidvest Group.

Jacobson explains that Burchmore's has received access to this stock because of vehicle manufacturer rules and regulations. "Generally speaking, the vehicle manufacturers prefer their dealers to stock their own brand of vehicle in their used lots. They also have certain mileage restrictions while some of the cheaper cars may not meet their standards in terms of a branded used car," he says.

Many cars in the R50 000 price category

When franchised dealers have too much so-called 'non-conforming stock', they are obliged to get rid of them - and Burchmore's has snapped up this stock. "At Burchmore's we focus on customer satisfaction. Given the tough economic times, some of our customers cannot afford a car that costs R100 000; they want something that costs half that price. Cars in the R50 000 price category are extremely hard to source, so I am really delighted that we are now able to offer our customers around the country hundreds of these cars," he notes.

Jacobson says that there is huge demand for vehicles costing R40 000 to R120 000. "With the tough economic times, there has been a change in the purchasing patterns - customers are buying down. So we have purposefully gone out and sought cheaper vehicles. Our average selling price remains high but there is a definite demand for cheaper vehicles," he says.

These deals offer good value for money while not compromising peace of mind. "We are obviously part of Bidvest, meaning we have a certain reputation to uphold. Furthermore, we are Consumer Protection Act (CPA) compliant and mindful of all the CPA requirements. In addition, warranties are available on all vehicles sold," Jacobson concludes.