Buying a vehicle is one of the most stressful and overwhelming situations a customer goes through to ensure they get the right vehicle that gives them value for their money, especially for a pre-owned vehicle because you do not want to take a good for nothing vehicle home then have more regrets than celebrations, so as a customer you need to make sure you tick all the boxes onto your checklist. However, it is always good idea to do a research on the car you looking for to be able to ask the right questions when you get to the dealership. Do not be intimidated, ask everything to know everything about the vehicle. With a bit of preparation and homework it can make your trip to the car dealership feel like a day at the grocery store. These are the questions you should ask before starting an application or saying yes to a used vehicle.
1. What is the mileage on the car? The lower the mileage the better the car, this means the car didn’t travel too much and had fewer owners. This also gives you security that even after purchasing the vehicle you won’t be alone to deal with any problems the car may encounter along the way. It is more of insurance that the dealership would still help you with service and any repairs the vehicle may need.
2. Where was the vehicle purchased from? Ask about the previous owner of the vehicle; is it a trade in from someone else? Was it bought from an auction? Or it is a demo? If you are looking for a used vehicle that’s almost new, a demo may be an option for you. If it was a trade-in to the dealership, ask if the vehicle has service history or maintenance records.
3. Does the dealership take trade-ins? This would make things a whole lot easier for you if you have a car that you would like to trade in for the one you planning to buy. Most dealerships always handle everything for their customers; tell you how much you can get from the vehicle and how that can assist towards the instalment of the vehicle you want to buy from them. Getting all the necessary information about the trade in process is essential.
4. Service history and balance of factory warranty? This gives you an in in-depth understanding or knowledge about the vehicle’s previous maintenance or services the car underwent. You also have the security on repairs or faults the car may have; if the car is still in a good condition or accident free for example. This helps you determine what value you’re getting for your vehicle purchase and this also gives you insurance that you won’t be dealing with service repairs anytime soon after purchasing the car.
5. Financing? If you would like to take your car on finance, ask if they do have in-house financing and get as much details as you can to make sure you have all the facts and full information you need to make a sound decision. Ask if they offer insurance, extended warranty, or any other extras you might like to be added on the car you want to buy. Be sure to ask about all benefits you could gain from taking their in-house finance rather than going to other financial institutions or bank for a traditional car loan. Note: Do a car inspection by evaluating the vehicle yourself and do double checks. Checking the following is essential: windows, mirrors, paint, engine, tyres, brakes, fan belt, battery, lights and the vehicle interior; then ask to test drive the vehicle afterwards. After the inspection and you’ve received satisfying answers to your questions, it will now be up to you if you would like to make a deal with the dealership or not. We hope this article would make things easier for you if you’re in the car market. If you would like to get in contact with us about pre-owned vehicles, workshop and parts services, you can find us on many communication platforms below: Tel: 012 001 2610 / 012 366 8700 E: [email protected] Twitter: @MazdaHatfield Facebook: @cmhmazdahatfield Google+: CMH Mazda Hatfield *Stock images by: Pixabay
Buying a Pre-owned car from CMH Mazda Randburg is one of the best ways to ensure incredible value for money as well as exceptional motoring quality. We pride ourselves in stocking a wide range and best quality pre-owned vehicles.


Lesley Modisane, has been in the industry for the past decade as a sales executive with the CMH group. The multilingual Lesley is here to assist the customer in your own language. He will take you on a test drive and see that your vehicle is delivered to the customer as agreed.

When Mazda revealed sneak peeks of the ALL-NEW Mazda CX-5 last year, it caused an immense enthusiastic rush to learn more about the upcoming vehicle. A whole new design, a refreshing breath of modernism, SKYACTIV Technology and the latest electronics to guarantee a true sense of luxury.
During the course of May Mazda staff from all across South Africa where exclusively invited to the launch and training session of the ALL-NEW Mazda CX-5 at the Gerotek Testing Facility in Gauteng.
Our professional and eager sales team from CMH Mazda Umhlanga were offered the opportunity to drive the previous model Mazda CX-5 and the ALL-NEW model so they could feel all the changes between the two vehicles from a consumer’s point of view.
From the people that live, eat and breath Mazda, here are the collective sentiments from the CMH Mazda Umhlanga sales team about the majestic ALL-NEW Mazda CX-5!
The previous model was a truly magnificent vehicle to drive and interact with. With that said, after our experience with the new CX-5 we were completely blown away, even questioning how is it possible for such an improvement to be made on what we perceived to be already near perfect. Well we surely are experiencing ‘’The Impossible Made Possible’’ ethos.
The changes in the exterior styling are bold and modern. Mazda’s KODO design language is definitely moving in the right direction and one does not need to look too hard to see how truly beautiful these vehicles have become. Front, back and sides, this vehicle’s styling is extremely difficult to fault and seems to tug the heart strings of loyal fans and critics alike.
The Mazda CX-5 interior has been re-designed with the “Jinba-Ittai” philosophy (this relates to an old Japanese philosophy relating to the Horse and rider in unison). Once perched behind the steering wheel you get the feeling this vehicle was designed specifically for you, one size fits all. The G vectoring system has to be experienced to appreciate it. Not only is it a pleasure to drive but being the human centred vehicle it is with rear passengers enjoying added comfort features like rear USB charge facility and rear air conditioning to name a few.
The ALL-NEW Mazda CX-5 is now in our showrooms in fabulous new colours and a whole new attitude. Book yourself a test drive and experience true opulence and performance in the ALL-NEW Mazda CX-5 @ CMH Mazda Umhlanga. Call us on 031 502 5565 or visit www.cmhmazda.co.za for more info.
We as CMH Mazda Durban would like to thank and congratulate our new car manager, Sanele Ngidi, for winning an award and coming out second place out of all the CMH group dealerships award.
Sanele Ngidi has proven to be the best manager to customers, to the staff of CMH Mazda Durban and to CMH as a group.
Next time when you are looking at buying your next vehicle visit CMH Mazda Durban, the winning Team in Durban, led by Sanele Ngidi the best Manger which automatically makes us the best Mazda Dealership not only in Kwazulu Natal but in the whole of South Africa. So, come on down to Kwazulu-Natal at a City called Durban and experience an amazing feeling of being part of the CMH Mazda Durban family. Take a test drive near our beautiful Beach or drive by the Moses Mabhida stadium and you will be amazed by all we have to offer to you and your friends and your family.
Many thanks to our Manager, leader and friend, Sanele Ngidi, for getting the award and for making us known to be the best team at CMH. Keep up will all the good work. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU DO.
An evening in recognition of exceptional work progress was surely well received by CMH Mazda Umhlanga who scooped up 3 prestigious awards.
A night of glitter, glamour and uneasy-nerves as the CMH Group hosted it’s annual awards ceremony at the Durban Country Club on the 9th of May 2017. As usual, tensions were high due to the immense competitiveness between various vehicle brands and dealerships respectively. In attendance was CEO of the CMH Group Mr Jebb McIntosh whom was duly impressed by the group’s continuous and steady growth and improvement. Amongst honoured guests that were in attendance were Brand Managers, Department Mangers and Dealer Principles all anxious to hear the results of numerous awards up for presentation.
CMH Mazda Umhlanga has long developed an ethos of meticulous work, diligent attention to customer’s needs, continued professionalism and utmost dedication to provide our valued customers with unrivalled and exceptional service. Due to this quality attribute, CMH Mazda Umhlanga scooped-up 3 auspicious awards.
Our Parts Manager Mr Ayden Naidoo is one man that simply blows all competition out of the water with his incredible and unrivalled industry experience every year. Displaying exceptional work qualities and ethics as earned Ayden ‘’The Most Improved Mazda Parts Department” award. This truly remarkable individual is a perfectionist, yet, reasonable, which allows him to run a very successful and goal-driven Mazda Parts Department.
Next was Mr Vischal Maharaj, CMH Mazda Service Department Manager and definitely not complaining to add to his existing award collection. Vischal was award “The Most Improved Service Department” award. His extensive experience and commitment to attaining 100% every time has made his Service Department run……well like a well-oiled machine. His extraordinary and professional management skill’s has surely paid off.
Mr Kovilan Pillay, remember the name. CMH Mazda Umhlanga’s Pre-owned Vehicle Sales Manager winning the runner-up title in the “Used Car Sale Department” award. With his vast experience and knowledge in motor mechanics has set this truly remarkable manager en route to shining success. Stern leadership, an open-door policy and customer satisfaction is the pinnacle of Kovilan’s duties. In an extremely competitive category and at the helm for less than a year, this felicitous award is due to hard-work, a never-give-up attitude and a strong personality.
Congratulations to the superstars of CMH Mazda Umhlanga. These awards are proof of our well-skilled professionalism that drives the brand name from our hearts. Quality workmanship, unrivalled service and ensuring that every customer leaves with total satisfaction is the real reward and award.
For award-winning service, doing it right-the-first-time ethos, state of the art showroom and service & part centre visit us at CMH Mazda Umhlanga @ 89 Flanders Drive, Mt Edgecombe or give us a ring on 031 502 5565 or alternatively find all information about our products and services at http://bit.ly/2e5Gkrl
Patricia Gwebu is the captain of the ship at the finance and insurance department, she is fully equipped with knowledge and enthusiasm. She is an award winner for best F & I New cars department for the year 2016 in the entire CMH group.
This department will successfully assist you with:
Vehicle finance: look no further that our in-house for all your finance needs, why not try us first instead of your bank? We deal with all major bank and We will do whatever it takes to get your finance approved at the most favourable rates.
CMH lifestyle: CMH lifestyle comprises of; My road assist in case of break downs, my hijack assist in case of car hijack one is provide with a car for 48hours only if the hijack is reported within 5 hours of the incident, my armed response, my pothole assist, My legal solutions and my taxi to your destination within south Africa only. For more details contact Patricia 011 509 7301.
Accident angel: get the help you need when an accident happens, it helps with cash and hospital admission in a private hospital after a vehicle accident that worth up to R200 000
Safe and sound powered by net star: This is the vehicle tracking system that can also be monitored online.
Smash and Grab: don’t drive without it, we install only the best product on your vehicle.
Insurance: leave it to us, we can get you more than one quote.
For more information regarding the finance and insurance of vehicles contact us on the email
Andre has been in the industry for 8 years. His motto In life is to continue to strive for success. He prides himself by being an inspiration to the younger generation as well as to those in the car industry. If one stays focused, success will be the end goal waiting for you around the corner.
Our New Mazda Sales Executives, Linden and Harry
Linden has been in the motor industry for 5yrs and 2 weeks with the Mazda Team with a Motto every sales person should have, Aim for the moon, even if you miss, you will still hit a star.
Harry has been in the motor industry for 17years now, and his motto to successes is do your best, GOD provides the rest, people who fail to plan, plan to fail.
Still part of the CMH Mazda Menlyn Team
Mazda has always been a tried and trusted brand. It has reached its true potential. It is priced well in the market with features to beat most competition.
Contact Mazda Menlyn today on 012 001 500 or visit our dealership for amazing deals.
Sales executives, service advisors, technicians and even managers braved the morning sun and got involved all in the common purpose of spreading some Easter cheer. These caring and quality attributes are the very tools our staff utilize to ensure CMH Mazda Umhlanga customers are always treated with respect, courtesy and customer satisfaction is guaranteed. The smiles on our customer’s faces were all the gratification we need at CMH Mazda Umhlanga to continue with a warm and caring sentiment.
The kiddies were equally entertained with our energetic bunnies dancing amidst the traffic and even posing for some pictures taken by motorists. The fun doesn’t stop there either for the kiddies. CMH Mazda Easter Colouring Competition is in full swing with more than 50 entries already submitted from little aspiring artists across the Umhlanga and Durban North region. A chance to show-off their completed 2017 Mazda3 colouring masterpieces on many platforms. These winners will be announced on Saturday 15th April @ 89 Flanders Drive, Mount Edgecombe @ 11am.
From Sales to Service, Parts to After-sales, CMH Mazda Umhlanga always puts you and your needs first. “We need you, you do not need us”, the saying that is instilled within us and keeps us super-motivated and to always up our game and service. If it’s vehicle related then it’s our business.
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“A change is as good as a holiday” they say, well as you all know, the new BT-50 facelift was launched 1st of March 2017. All our Sales staff members was invited to the Mazda BT-50 Product Experience Event, held by Mazda Southern Africa, so that they can introduce, fill us in on all the specifications, prices and for us to experience the BT-50 first-hand, which we certainly did.
The event was held at Amazingwe Lodge (Conference Centre and Spa) in Hartbeestpoort from 13 – 17 February 2017. This was not your ordinary “product training’ experience, Mazda SA really went all-out:
When we arrived we were welcomed with some coffee and breakfast snacks to fuel us for the day. We also got a Mazda cooler bag and inside was water and all sorts of sweeties, like energy bars etc. for us to keep our energy levels up (which only made sense closer to the end of the day, when we were EXHAUSTED). We were briefed on what our agenda was for the day and to our surprise, it was one big adventure from start to finish.
And so it begins. We were split up in groups and each group was assigned to a Mazda BT-50 and inside was instructions, a map, facepaint and a buff for each team member. That’s when we knew things is about to get interesting. We read the instructions and followed the map to our first stop which was Zip-lining. Before we could continue, each team had to paint their faces, think of a team name as well as a team “war-cry” (we experienced quite some funny war-cries).
One Team member had to do the Zip-lining, while the rest of the team had to jump in the Mazda BT-50 and drive to the end point of the Zip-lining, but there was a catch! The rest of the team had to collect 5 small boxes in the bushes, on our way to the end point and in those boxes were puzzle pieces. The one doing the Zip-lining also had to collect puzzle pieces on his way through the Zip-lining course.
After the first adventure, our second stop was back to where we started. That’s when we had a quick session where they explained the changes of the Mazda BT-50 and what models and derivatives will be available. Then it was our favourite part of the day – LUNCH TIME! The buffet was incredible and the desert even more ravishing.
After indulging too much, it was time for adventure number 3 – THE 4X4 TRACK. The coolest and funniest part of the day. It is really amazing what the BT-50 can do on that track and still you feel as comfortable as driving a normal car. After being in the sun most of the day we were off to our 4th and final adventure, Paddle Power. Our maps took us just outside Amazingwe Lodge to a hidden place called “Paddle Power”. Two of your team members had to do a “crossbow target shooting” event and the other two members had to canoe across a river, one blindfolded. Well needless to say, it was great fun and you can just imagine how that went down.
It felt like our day ended so quickly, but don’t make a mistake, even our tired was tired. Mazda SA went all out with this event and made us experience the BT-50 for ourselves, what better way to sell a car if you know exactly what it can do.
We at CMH Mazda Hatfield would also like to take this opportunity to thank Mazda SA for the incredible BT-50 Product Experience Event. It was truly an awesome day. If you would like to experience the BT-50 for yourself, please go to our Dealer Page and “Book a Test-drive” so we can get in contact with you and get you “the” dream bakkie to have.
*Images from Mazda SA
CMH Mazda Durban service department is running a monthly lucky draw when you bring your vehicle for a service you stand a chance to win a DEFY coffee maker machine on replying YES to our service related SMS.
The special has begun as of January 2017, where you can stand a chance to win yourself this amazing coffee machine, by simple making a trip to CMH MAZDA DURBAN.
To book a service with our service department, simply download this app which is available on both Android and iPhone app store, search for “CMH MAZDA DURBAN” or use the link below, with this app you can book a service in the comfort of your own home. Life is easy with CMH MAZDA DURBAN.
To download the app, click here: http://www.cmhapps.co.za/mazda/
No more stress looking for sugar, milk, coffee, in the morning so you can make yourself a cup of coffee make life simple just reply yes and win that how life should be.
For more info contact 0310010060 ask to be transferred to the service department, or contact our service manager by the name of Trivas Moodley: 0832356617. Contact Leon Danisa on 0848913865 if you need assistance on how to download the app or just drive passed and we will download it for you for free on our WiFi

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The facelifted Mazda BT-50 maintains the versatile practicality and exhilarating driving performance of the current model whilst updating the design gives it a sportier and more powerful presence than ever before. New exterior styling incorporates a newly designed front face, redesigned side steps, rear combination lamps and 17-inch aluminium wheels. The interior has also been refined to give a higher-quality feel with the addition of Bluetooth, Steering Wheel Switches and Cruise Control from the SLX model. The SLE model picks up new features that include a rear-view camera, an auto diming mirror and electrical driver seat adjustment.
The BT-50 Double Cab will be available in the following derivatives: 2.2L 4×2 6MT SLE, 3.2L 4×4 6MT SLE and 3.2L 4×4 6AT SLE as well as new model derivatives 2.2L 4×2 6MT SLX and 2.2L 4×2 6AT SLE. Produced and fully imported from the Auto Alliance (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (AAT), plant in Thailand, the facelift offers seven exterior colour options; True Red, Aluminum Metallic, Cool White, Jet Black, Deep Crystal Blue, Blue Reflex and Titanium Flash.
The refined BT-50 has expressive styling, high-quality interior and outstanding driving dynamics that reflect Mazda’s DNA.
Come zoom into CMH Mazda Randburg situated the Corner of Hill and West street, Ferndale, Randburg.
Come be welcomed by our friendly front line staff that are experienced and knowledgeable, when it comes to customer service.
Should you phone in for your booking it will take no longer that 10min, as our staff knows the correct questions to ask to ensure the vehicle will be fixed right the first time, or should you wish you make an online booking go on our website or you can email us on
We are proud to announce our new bigger and better “New Vehicle Department Showroom”. We were used to being described as the “small dealership” behind this and next to that. Now we are literally on the corner of a big interchange (Jan Shoba and Burnett streets) out in the open, in your faces where everybody can see us, just the way we like it.
After long negotiations, consideration and planning, we finally got the confirmation that the new showroom were to become ours and we could start with all the new renovations, for there were a lot to be done before moving over. On the 1st of December 2016 we had our grand opening with more than 20 new Mazda vehicles on the floor (where we were only used to 8 cars on the floor), 6 Salesmen, a Sales Manager, a Stock Controller, an F&I Manager and a Kids Play Station all in one showroom – What a blessing!
We could not be any happier. The “old” building still consists of the Used Car Department (just bigger now), Parts Department and Service Center and all is functioning as normal. Feel free to come and have a coffee with us (our coffee is the best) if you want to buy a new Mazda or even just to come and browse through our new showroom anytime you are in the area (especially when you have nothing to do on a Saturday).
Take a look at our before and after pictures: