13 Cars South African Dealers Are REFUSING On Trade-Ins in 2026 — DUMP Yours While You Still Can!
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0:00 It has happened here before
0:45 #13 Audi e-tron
2:20 Where the numbers come from
3:03 #12 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
4:31 #11 Jeep Grand Cherokee
5:54 #10 Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech
7:25 #9 BMW i3
8:34 #8 Mercedes-Benz EQC
9:28 #7 Jaguar F-Pace and E-Pace
10:46 #6 GWM Ora 03
12:09 What we found about "refusing"
14:13 #5 Proton X70 and X50
15:53 #4 Chevrolet
17:17 #3 Jeep Wrangler 2007–2016
18:26 #2 Citroën C3 and DS3
19:58 #1 Jaguar I-Pace
22:16 The thread that links them
23:15 Three things to do before you trade in
In January 2017, South African Ford Kuga owners were turned away at the trade-in desk. In 2026, the list of cars the trade doesn't want back is longer. We count down 13 cars by how hard the door shuts: from the ones dealers take while you absorb a huge loss, to discontinued models and brands with no new cars, to Takata stop-drive notices and a battery-fire recall where the National Consumer Commission told owners to park away from buildings and charge outdoors.
Every price is a real asking price on AutoTrader or Cars.co.za on 30 September 2026. We also tell you what we did not find, and what to do before you trade in: get a settlement letter, check your VIN for open recalls, and get several offers at once.
Which of these is in your driveway, and what were you offered for it? Tell us in the comments, and which town you're in.
⚠️ Asking prices are not sale prices or trade-in offers, and some models have only a handful of listings. Recall status changes: always check your own car's VIN.
Sources: Sunday Times via DispatchLive and IOL (Ford Kuga, January 2017); National Consumer Commission recall notices and register (Jaguar I-Pace, 2 April 2026; Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jaguar F-Pace, 2026; Volvo EX30, December 2025); Stellantis South Africa via Sowetan (October 2024), TimesLIVE (4 December 2025) and Business Day (5 January 2026); General Motors South Africa via AutoTrader and Sowetan (2017); Cars.co.za launch prices (2018–2023) and BMW i3 buyer's guide (May 2024); ProPeugeot Spares (PureTech wet belt, 2026); Stellantis Europe (PureTech compensation); TopAuto (Jaguar, May 2026); CMH via Cars.co.za (Proton, May 2026); naamsa (August 2026); TimesLIVE (Alfa Romeo depreciation, April 2025; Fiat, April 2026; Jaguar I-Pace recall, June 2023); Lightstone via Engineering News; Cars.co.za and TransUnion resale study (2025); EWN (WeBuyCars, May 2025); Business Day (Motus, 3 September 2026; FirstRand, 11 September 2026; AutoTrader used EV sales, 10 September 2026); WesBank balloon data (2025); National Credit Act s125; AutoTrader Instant Offer; Cars.co.za Sell Car; AutoTrader and Cars.co.za listings (30 September 2026).
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Despite their advise I'd buy a Polo with my eyes closed. Best car on the market. Ultra reliable, frugal and excellent resale value
And do something about your audio levels
13 Cars South African Dealers Are REFUSING On Trade-Ins in 2026 — DUMP Yours While You Still Can!
South Africa Vehicles
44,797 views
🔗 Subscribe for more South African car buying truths: @savehicles
0:00 It has happened here before
0:45 #13 Audi e-tron
2:20 Where the numbers come from
3:03 #12 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
4:31 #11 Jeep Grand Cherokee
5:54 #10 Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech
7:25 #9 BMW i3
8:34 #8 Mercedes-Benz EQC
9:28 #7 Jaguar F-Pace and E-Pace
10:46 #6 GWM Ora 03
12:09 What we found about "refusing"
14:13 #5 Proton X70 and X50
15:53 #4 Chevrolet
17:17 #3 Jeep Wrangler 2007–2016
18:26 #2 Citroën C3 and DS3
19:58 #1 Jaguar I-Pace
22:16 The thread that links them
23:15 Three things to do before you trade in
In January 2017, South African Ford Kuga owners were turned away at the trade-in desk. In 2026, the list of cars the trade doesn't want back is longer. We count down 13 cars by how hard the door shuts: from the ones dealers take while you absorb a huge loss, to discontinued models and brands with no new cars, to Takata stop-drive notices and a battery-fire recall where the National Consumer Commission told owners to park away from buildings and charge outdoors.
Every price is a real asking price on AutoTrader or Cars.co.za on 30 September 2026. We also tell you what we did not find, and what to do before you trade in: get a settlement letter, check your VIN for open recalls, and get several offers at once.
Which of these is in your driveway, and what were you offered for it? Tell us in the comments, and which town you're in.
⚠️ Asking prices are not sale prices or trade-in offers, and some models have only a handful of listings. Recall status changes: always check your own car's VIN.
Sources: Sunday Times via DispatchLive and IOL (Ford Kuga, January 2017); National Consumer Commission recall notices and register (Jaguar I-Pace, 2 April 2026; Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jaguar F-Pace, 2026; Volvo EX30, December 2025); Stellantis South Africa via Sowetan (October 2024), TimesLIVE (4 December 2025) and Business Day (5 January 2026); General Motors South Africa via AutoTrader and Sowetan (2017); Cars.co.za launch prices (2018–2023) and BMW i3 buyer's guide (May 2024); ProPeugeot Spares (PureTech wet belt, 2026); Stellantis Europe (PureTech compensation); TopAuto (Jaguar, May 2026); CMH via Cars.co.za (Proton, May 2026); naamsa (August 2026); TimesLIVE (Alfa Romeo depreciation, April 2025; Fiat, April 2026; Jaguar I-Pace recall, June 2023); Lightstone via Engineering News; Cars.co.za and TransUnion resale study (2025); EWN (WeBuyCars, May 2025); Business Day (Motus, 3 September 2026; FirstRand, 11 September 2026; AutoTrader used EV sales, 10 September 2026); WesBank balloon data (2025); National Credit Act s125; AutoTrader Instant Offer; Cars.co.za Sell Car; AutoTrader and Cars.co.za listings (30 September 2026).
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