{"id":202350,"date":"2017-10-02T18:00:11","date_gmt":"2017-10-02T16:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=202350"},"modified":"2017-10-02T17:47:53","modified_gmt":"2017-10-02T15:47:53","slug":"these-are-the-cheapest-bakkies-to-service-and-repair-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/202350\/these-are-the-cheapest-bakkies-to-service-and-repair-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"These are the cheapest bakkies to service and repair in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether it is to navigate the rugged terrain, or the the lifestyle you lead, or even the type of work you do, pickups are a popular mode of transport in South Africa, with the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger featuring among the top-selling vehicles each month.<\/p>\n

Renowned motor journalist, Malcolm Kinsey, has released his Kinsey report for 2017<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 detailing how much it costs to service and repair various vehicle types in the country – including the much loved ‘bakkie’.<\/p>\n

Overall, Kinsey noted that the local motor industry is currently in \u201ccrisis\u201d with several top manufacturers withdrawing from the country, while old established brands are no longer imported and many dealer networks are negotiating for new vehicles to replace their old products.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the early brands to exodus the country was Citroen. Peugeot SA decided to concentrate on the Peugeot range and stop importing the sister vehicles. Peugeot then acquired the Vauxhall and Opel brands from General Motors worldwide,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe shock waves had barely subsided by the time General Motors announced that they were withdrawing from South Africa \u2013 curtailing the importing of mainly Korean-assembled Chevrolet and closing down their manufacturing facility in Port Elizabeth,\u201d Kinsey said.<\/p>\n

He noted it was not all doom and gloom however, as none of these events will leave motorists in the lurch.<\/p>\n

Moreover, data from the trade and industry department showed on Monday that South Africa’s new vehicle sales rose 6.3% year-on-year to 50,322 units in September, with top bakkie brands continuing to lead the way.<\/p>\n

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Read: South Africa\u2019s cheapest and most expensive double cab bakkies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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BusinessTech looks at the best and worst bakkies to service and repair right now, both single and double cab versions.<\/p>\n

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Double cab: <\/strong>Toyota topped this category with the Hilux 2.8 GD – best basket price (R67,066) and affordability percentage of 13.19%. It was followed by the new Nissan Navara, with a basket of R78,865,\u00a0and affordability percentage of 13.48%, while the Isuzu KB300 placed third (R82,971).<\/p>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Vehicle<\/th>\nPrice (Incl VAT)<\/th>\nParts basket:
\n% of selling price<\/th>\n		Parts basket:
\ntotal cost<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD Auto<\/td>\nR508 500<\/td>\n13.19%<\/td>\nR67 066.39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nissan Navara 2.3 D LE<\/td>\nR584 900<\/td>\n13.48%<\/td>\nR78 864.97<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Isuzu KB 300 D TEQ<\/td>\nR486 900<\/td>\n17.04%<\/td>\nR82 971.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ford Ranger 2.2 XL<\/td>\nR447 900<\/td>\n20.17%<\/td>\nR90 358.18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GWM Steed 6 2.0 VGT X-Scape<\/td>\nR329 900<\/td>\n28.12%<\/td>\nR92 777.79<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Nissan<\/a><\/p>\n

Single Cab: <\/strong>The Nissan\u2019s NP200 (R159,900) is the cheapest prices in this category range, while the VW Amarok 2.0 costs as much as R304,800.<\/p>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Vehicle<\/th>\nPrice (Incl VAT)<\/th>\nParts basket:
\n% of selling price<\/th>\n		Parts basket:
\ntotal cost<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Nissan NP 200 1.6i<\/td>\nR159 900<\/td>\n33.26%<\/td>\nR53 278.85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nissan NP 300 2.0<\/td>\nR199 900<\/td>\n28.79%<\/td>\nR57 546.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toyota Hilux 2.4 GD<\/td>\nR272 100<\/td>\n24.20%<\/td>\nR65 834.83<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Isuzu KB 250<\/td>\nR236 500<\/td>\n30.62%<\/td>\nR72 416.53<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mahindra Scorpio 2.2 CRD Pik-Up<\/td>\nR223 995<\/td>\n32.62%<\/td>\nR73 062.67<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ford Ranger 2.2 D Hi Rider<\/td>\nR272 900<\/td>\n36.59%<\/td>\nR99 856.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VW Amarok 2.0 TDi<\/td>\nR304 800<\/td>\n45.92%<\/td>\nR139 954.68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Read: The best and worst cars for part prices in South Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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