By invitation · Phase 1
Stay ahead with South Africa's most current used vehicle market intelligence.
Used Vehicle Intelligence (UVI) - giving dealers the visibility, pricing intelligence and benchmarking to price sharper, move stock faster and decide with confidence.
The problem
The market has changed
Competition is increasing, buyers are better informed, and market conditions are shifting faster than ever. Yet many critical business decisions are still being made without a current, consolidated view of the used vehicle market.
OEM & Dealer Competition
- 85+ OEM brands now active in SA
- New entrants disrupting incumbents
Digital Adoption
- Digital retailing platforms growing
- AI-powered pricing tools emerging
Online, Researched Buyers
- Average buyer visits multiple sites pre-purchase
- Reviews & comparisons drive decisions
Price Sensitivity
- Affordability top purchase concern
- Margin pressure intensifying
Rapid Market Change
- Economic pressures impacting consumer spending
- Rising costs reshaping vehicle buying behaviour
The industry doesn't need more reports. It needs visibility.
Why UVI exists
Used vehicle intelligence for smarter automotive decisions
Stay ahead of the market
The most current view of South Africa's formal used vehicle market, so you can respond faster and make better decisions.
Price with confidence
Understand pricing trends, days to sell and demand shifts to position stock accurately and protect margin.
Benchmark your performance
Compare brands, regions and competitors to see where you are winning and where you need to improve.
Act with clarity
Executive-ready intelligence with a sharper view of what to price, move and prioritise next.
Independent Dealer messaging
Tailored copy for independent dealers — to be confirmed (Phase 2).
Financial Services messaging
Tailored copy for financial services — to be confirmed (Phase 2).
OEM messaging
Tailored copy for OEMs — to be confirmed (Phase 2).
Why join
Exclusive early access for industry leaders
A select group of industry leaders is being invited to exclusive early access, giving you priority access to market intelligence before broader release, the opportunity to shape the platform, and a strategic advantage as the intelligence ecosystem grows.
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Exclusive early access
Be among the first to use Phase 1 before the wider rollout.
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Shape the platform
Influence how the product develops by sharing feedback early.
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Head start before public launch
Get ahead of the market with access before it opens to everyone.
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Help influence future features
Contribute ideas that help guide the roadmap and future functionality.
Pricing that fits your group
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Why trust the data
The most comprehensive view of the formal used vehicle market
Powered by one of South Africa's most comprehensive automotive data ecosystems.
Enriched by proprietary iX listing data
Market coverage across vehicles, customer segments and transactions
Continuously enriched and validated
Represents the formal dealer market
Intelligence produced by Lightstone analysts
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FAQs
Questions dealer groups ask
Used Vehicle Intelligence estimates the entire formal used vehicle market, providing a comprehensive market view that extends beyond any single dataset or source.
Our insights are powered by one of South Africa's most comprehensive automotive data ecosystems, combining multiple trusted data sources to provide a broad and representative view of the formal vehicle market.
Market estimates built on extensive real-world transactional data and advanced analytical models, providing a reliable view of market activity.
Yes. Cash transactions are included, not only financed sales.
NaTIS counts every pre-owned registration regardless of who registers it, which can double-count and includes private sales. UVI focuses on the formal dealer-to-consumer market.
Pricing reflects present market trends, using live transactional data points supported by current Lightstone Auto valuations.
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