Safe, verified automotive trading in South Africa.
From browsing to closing the deal — MVT is built around accountability, not anonymity.
For Buyers
Browse with confidence. Talk to verified humans. Leave reviews.
Browse listings
Filter by category, price, condition and location. Every listing is from a verified seller.
Contact sellers
Send inquiries directly. Verified sellers respond inside MVT with their real identity.
Protected contact
Your email + phone stay hidden until you send an inquiry. Sellers can then spend credits to unlock your contact for follow-up — you're emailed the moment they do.
Leave a review
Rate the experience. Build a public reputation system that protects future buyers.
For Sellers
A credit-based model that keeps spam, scams and ghosts out of the marketplace.
Register & verify
Sign up as a private seller or business. Complete ID or business verification.
Buy credits
Credits are how you post listings, feature ads, and unlock buyer leads. Bundles from R 99.
Post your listing
Vehicle, parts, service, tuning or dealership. Reach thousands of verified buyers.
Receive inquiries
Reply on-platform. Build your rating. Earn the Premium Verified badge.
How credits work
A simple, transparent currency for marketplace actions.
| Action | Credits | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Post Vehicle Listing | 10 | Friction filters out spam and duplicate listings. |
| Post Parts Listing | 5 | Lighter category, lower cost. |
| Feature Listing (7 days) | 20 | Pinned at the top of category & homepage. |
| Refresh Listing | 3 | Re-surface to top of newest. |
| Unlock Buyer Lead | 8 | Reveals buyer contact details for business sellers. |
Why choose MVT
We have your interest at heart whether you're buying, selling, repairing, or modifying.
Vetted reputable businesses, all under one roof
There are plenty of unreputable shops out there. We don't want you to get caught up with any of them. We've done the legwork — every mechanic, dealer, tuner and parts supplier on MVT has been verified before they could list.
Active scam & unroadworthy-vehicle defence
Other platforms don't combat scams or weed out unroadworthy vehicles sold to unsuspecting customers. MVT does — reports are reviewed, repeat offenders are removed, and listings are moderated before they go live.
Saves you time and money
Finding a reputable business is hard, especially after being burned. MVT puts every reputable shop in one place so you skip the hunting, the second-guessing, and the losses from dealing with the wrong people.
Serious buyers and sellers only
No time-wasters, no spirited-driving junkies. MVT is built for people who want to close a deal — buy a car, sell a part, get a service booked — with someone who can be held to a real standard.
Trust & safety
Three systems working together to keep the marketplace clean.
Verification
ID + selfie for private sellers. Company registration for businesses. Reviewed by humans within 48 hours.
Reputation
Every transaction can be reviewed. Public ratings build accountability over time and weed out repeat bad actors.
Reporting
Report buttons on every listing, profile and message. Disputes are reviewed by our trust team.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the things buyers and sellers ask most.
How does MVT verify sellers?▾
Private sellers submit ID + a selfie. Businesses submit company registration documents. Every submission is reviewed by a human within 48 hours before the seller can list anything.
Is it free to browse and contact sellers on MVT?▾
Yes. Buyers browse and send inquiries for free. Buyer contact details stay hidden until you choose to send an inquiry, and sellers must spend credits to unlock them for follow-up.
How do credits work on MVT?▾
Credits are how sellers post listings, feature ads, refresh listings, and unlock buyer leads. Posting a vehicle costs 10 credits; parts cost 5; featuring for 7 days costs 20. Bundles start from R 99.
Why does MVT use a credit system instead of subscriptions?▾
Credits add friction that filters out spam, duplicates and scam listings while keeping costs flexible for casual private sellers. You only pay for the actions you actually take.
What does the Verified badge mean?▾
A Verified badge means the seller has passed identity (ID + selfie) or business (company registration) checks reviewed by an MVT trust agent. Premium Verified means additional checks have been completed.
How does MVT protect against scams and unroadworthy vehicles?▾
Listings are moderated before going live. Reports are reviewed by the trust team. Repeat offenders are suspended. Reviews surface bad actors so the community can avoid them.
Which areas of South Africa does MVT cover?▾
MVT is national. Buyers and verified sellers come from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth and the rest of South Africa.
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