A car transfer of ownership is the legal process of changing the registered owner of a vehicle from the seller to the buyer with the Department of Transport (NaTIS system). It ensures the buyer becomes the official owner and the seller is released from liability (fines, licence fees, etc.). Hothorse will ensure all the required documentation is completed and facilitates the entire process in your absence.

This will include the following:

• Collection and drop off of required documentation
• Vetting, updating and completion of all required documentation
• Obtain the Necessary Documents

Both buyer and seller must have:

• Original vehicle registration certificate (RC1)
• Proof of identity (ID, passport or Traffic registered certificate)
• Proof of address (utility bill or bank statement) not older than 3 months
• Roadworthy certificate (valid for 60 days) – A service that is also offered by Hothorse
• Proof of sale (invoice or sale agreement)
• Vehicle licence disc (should be valid) – Renewal Service also offered by Hothorse

Fees – All City of Cape Town fees for processing this transaction will be for your account, this is a normal cost applied to the specification of your vehicle, HotHorse will apply additional costs for document collection and drop off within 50km(round-trim) for R250 + R250 COCT processing fee + R500 flat rate for the processing of your license.

Send us an email or WhatsApp with your vehicle details, address and we will be able to forward a detailed quote.

Before licensing, your vehicle must first be registered in your name. Hothorse will ensure all the required documentation is completed and facilitates the entire process in your absence.

You’ll need to:

• Complete Form RLV (Application for Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicle).
• Provide your proof of identity (ID book/card or company registration if it’s a business).
• Provide proof of address (not older than 3 months).
• Provide the NaTIS registration certificate (RC1) from the previous owner or dealership.
• If it’s a new vehicle, you’ll need the Manufacturer’s Certificate (MCO) or Import Permit.
• Pay a once-off registration fee.
• Once processed, the vehicle is recorded on the NaTIS system under your name, and you’ll receive a registration certificate.

Fees – All City of Cape Town fees for processing this transaction will be for your account, this is a normal cost applied to the specification of your vehicle, HotHorse will apply additional costs for document collection and drop off within 50km(round-trim) for R250 + R500 flat rate for the processing of your license.

Send us an email or WhatsApp with your vehicle details, address and we will be able to forward a detailed quote.

Traffic Fines:
Hothorse can facilitate the reduction and processing of your traffic fines on your behalf but, only fines within the City of Cape Town can be assisted. We will require permission to access fines and also agree on reduction of fees. A quote of traffic fine reduction will be supplied, all fees are required to be paid in advance and prior to reduction being granted.

Vehicle Policy Clearence:
Hothorse can process clearance of a vehicle that maybe stolen recovered, deregistered and registered, built up etc. A flat fee for this service, excluding validations of paperwork, datadot, transfer of ownership, RWC and licensing is R5000 per vehicle.

Send us an email or WhatsApp with your vehicle details, address and we will be able to forward a detailed quote.

What “Roadworthy” Means

A roadworthy certificate (RWC) proves that a vehicle is safe and fit to be driven on public roads. It checks the safety and mechanical condition, not the overall reliability or cosmetic condition.

You usually need a Roadworthy Certificate when:

• You buy or sell a used vehicle.
• You register a vehicle in your name.
• You relicense a vehicle that has been deregistered or written off.
• You import a vehicle into South Africa

HotHorse only uses Decra Vehicle Testing Stations for the processing of RWC certificates

The Hothorse service will include a pre-inspection of the vehicle prior to the formal RWC testing being conducted, the collection and drop off within 50km(round-trim) at R250, a flat fee of R750 for the facilitation of the vehicle testing process. This excludes the actual Decra testing fee that ranges and dependent of the vehicle, for normal sedans or hatchbacks the cost is on average around R750.

Please note that any repairs or faults that are identified through the RWC testing process will be for the owners account to resolve. Hothorse can assist in quotes and repair work estimates but this would be an additional cost to consider.

Send us an email or WhatsApp with your vehicle details, address and we will be able to forward a detailed quote.

The HotHorse service
We will ensure qualified and referral of reputable vehicle maintenance and specialists for all makes of vehicles.

Some repairs are outsourced to preferred partners across mechanical, electrical, tyres, windscreen and battery vendors. We facilitate all the repairs to ensure you vehicle remains in top notch condition and service records maintained.

Send us an email or WhatsApp with your vehicle details, address and we will be able to forward a detailed quote.

Vehicle Detailing
This a specialised restoration and valet service that is tailored to you, either being mobile or on-site facilitated. Vehicle detailing includes a complete interior or exterior restoration, ensuring your vehicle is restored to its former glory.

These services vary in price ranges from entry of R1500 – R3000 and dependent on make and vehicle types. We require an inspection of your vehicle, this can be conducted virtually via an indicative quote and all we require is key pictures of your vehicle’s body, interior and engine bay.

Send us an email or WhatsApp with your vehicle details, address and we will be able to forward a detailed quote.