Car accessories in South Africa
Car accessories in South Africa cost roughly R 70 to R 550 for most items, while a 900A jump starter is about R 1,709 and luxury seat covers can pass R 3,000. The quickest way to see current prices for your car is to send a request on BlaBlaPrice, and sellers reply in the chat.
Approximate prices in South Africa, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Item | Price range |
|---|
| Sunshade, mirror cover or small trim | R 70 to R 135 |
| Phone holder or car mount | R 170 to R 530 |
| Rubber mat or seat cover set | R 180 to R 550 |
| Dash camera or car speakers | R 290 to R 1,460 |
| Jump starter (900A) | R 1,709 |
Check the fitment and the warranty first
Many accessories are made for specific models, so give the make, model and year before you buy a mount, mat or roof rack. If your car is still under warranty, South African right-to-repair guidance says you may use original or matching-quality parts and accessories during the in-warranty period. Aftermarket fittings can still affect the manufacturer's warranty in some cases, so ask the dealer before you fit anything that changes the car. Also ask whether the quoted price includes VAT and whether it is for one item or a set.
Summer heat and winter trips
Summer runs from December to February in South Africa, and November is when the heat starts to build. Sunshades, window fans, car fridges and air fresheners are the items people look for first as the temperatures climb. Winter, from June to August, brings different needs: jump starters and chargers for cold starts, and snow chains or anti-skid straps if you drive onto cooler mountain roads. Buy before a long trip rather than at the roadside.
How it is bought and delivered here
Ask a seller whether they deliver to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha, and what the courier costs and how long it takes. Dimensions are given in centimetres, for example a universal rubber mat is listed at 127 x 86 cm, so measure your footwell or boot in cm before you order. A single item and a set such as seat covers or a seven-piece kit carry different prices, so check what the quoted figure includes.
What to write in your request
Name the exact item, such as a jump starter, a boot organiser or a roof rack, and say what it is for. Add your car's make, model and year, the size in centimetres where it matters, your city for delivery and your budget in rand. A photo of the spot where the item will fit helps sellers answer with the right model the first time.
BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe what you need in your own words in the chat, and add a photo if you have one. The AI reads your request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers receive the request and reply in the chat with their price and delivery terms, while your contact details stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. For a specific item, look at car mats or start your request on the home page.
Questions and answers
How much do car accessories cost in South Africa?
Most items in listings cost between about R 70 and R 550. A 900A jump starter is around R 1,709, and a full set of luxury seat covers can go above R 3,000. The figures are approximate, from sellers' websites, November 2026.
Can accessories affect my car's warranty?
They can. South African right-to-repair guidance says matching-quality parts and accessories may be used during the in-warranty period, but some aftermarket fittings can affect the manufacturer's warranty, so check with the dealer first.
Can I get accessories delivered to Gqeberha or Durban?
Ask the seller whether they deliver to your city and what the courier costs. Sellers in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and Gqeberha can be asked the same question before you pay.
Is November a good time to buy summer accessories?
Summer runs from December to February, so sunshades, fans and car fridges are in demand as the heat builds. Buying a little before December means you have them when the heat arrives.
