Rent-to-own, done properly since 1978

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Years in Business

MadRent is a family-owned South African motor dealer established in 1978. We’ve offered vehicle rental since 2014, and today we run our own fleet of over 2,000 brand-new vehicles nationwide.

We’re a direct provider, not an aggregator — we own the cars, handle everything in-house, and price it all into one monthly amount with no hidden fees. That means when something goes wrong, you deal with us, not a call centre in another country.

Most of all, we say yes when the banks say no. We approve on affordability, not credit score — so drivers who’ve been turned away elsewhere, including those with impaired credit or under debt review, can still drive a brand-new car.

What the monthly amount covers

One monthly amount, and it is the whole cost of running the car. There is no separate premium, no service plan to buy, and no bill you did not expect:

  • A brand-new vehicle, not a used one
  • Comprehensive insurance underwritten by Hollard
  • All servicing and maintenance, at our rates rather than retail
  • Tyres
  • A fitted vehicle tracker
  • 24/7 roadside assistance
  • A courtesy car while yours is in for a service
  • 3 000 km per month

Because we own the vehicle, the depreciation and the resale risk stay with us. At the end you hand back the keys or take ownership — your call.

How we got here

1978. We opened as a family-owned motor dealer in Johannesburg, selling and servicing cars. That business is still the foundation of everything here — the workshop, the buying relationships, the people who know what a car is worth.

2014. We started renting vehicles rather than only selling them. Owning and maintaining our own fleet taught us what a car actually costs to run over three years, not what a finance quote says it costs.

May 2018. We launched the rent-to-own model that MadRent runs today: one all-inclusive monthly amount, approval based on affordability instead of a credit score, and the option to take ownership at the end of the term. We now operate more than 2,000 brand-new vehicles.

The cars we actually run

We buy new, and we buy in volume, which is why the monthly figures work. The fleet is built around cars South Africans actually need rather than a showroom of badges:

  • Hatchbacks and sedans — Volkswagen Polo Vivo, Toyota, Suzuki, Tata Tiago (where our R6 395 entry price starts)
  • SUVs and crossovers — Chery Tiggo, BAIC X55, Omoda C5, Jetour Dashing, Toyota Corolla Cross, VW T-Cross and T-Roc
  • Bakkies — JAC T9, JAC X200S, VW Amarok
  • Family and 7-seaters — Renault Triber, Toyota Rumion

Stock changes weekly. The Browse Cars page is always the live list, and Car Specials shows what is sharpest this month.

What we do not do

Being clear about what we are not saves everybody time:

  • We are not a broker or an aggregator. We own the fleet, we carry the insurance, we do the maintenance, and we make the approval decision ourselves. You are not being passed to a lender.
  • We do not do e-hailing. Our vehicles are not available for Uber, Bolt or similar platforms.
  • We do not buy cars from the public. We buy new, from franchised dealers.
  • We have one showroom, not a national branch network. It is in Randburg. We deliver countrywide, and we say “we deliver there” rather than pretending to have a branch in your city.

Where to find us

7 Highview Boulevard, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194 — our showroom and workshop, and where every vehicle in the fleet is prepared.

Phone 010 500 8621 · info@madrent.co.za · Contact page

Support is handled in-house by our own South African team. It is not outsourced and it is not a call centre in another country.

What our customers say

We would rather point you at independent reviews than pick our own favourites:

  • Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 470 reviews
  • HelloPeter: 4.7 out of 5 from 123 reviews

You can read them all on our Testimonials page.

Key facts about MadRent

MadRent is a family-owned South African motor dealer established in 1978. We have offered vehicle rental since 2014 and today operate our own fleet of over 2,000 brand-new vehicles nationwide.

  • Direct provider, not an aggregator. We own and operate our fleet and handle everything in-house, with all-inclusive pricing and no hidden fees.
  • All-inclusive monthly rental. One monthly amount covers a brand-new vehicle, insurance (underwritten by Hollard), maintenance, a service plan, vehicle tracking and 3,000 km per month.
  • Approval on affordability, not just credit score. We assess each applicant individually on affordability and stability, so we can help many customers the banks decline — including those with impaired credit or under debt review.
  • No deposit. Instead there is a once-off, non-refundable start-up fee — from around R20,000, depending on the vehicle.
  • Flexible commitment. Our rentals run on a 24-month structure but you can return the vehicle at any time, and you have the option to purchase it at the end of the term.
  • Nationwide. MadRent delivers across South Africa, with pricing from R6,395 per month.

Common questions

Is MadRent an aggregator or a direct provider?

MadRent is a direct provider. We own and operate our own fleet of brand-new vehicles and handle rentals, insurance, maintenance and support in-house, with all-inclusive pricing and no hidden fees.

Can I rent from MadRent with bad credit, if I am blacklisted or under debt review?

Often, yes. We assess each applicant individually on affordability and stability rather than credit score alone, so we can help many customers who are declined by the banks.

Is there a deposit?

No deposit. Instead there is a once-off, non-refundable start-up fee — from around R20,000, depending on the vehicle you choose.

Am I locked into a long contract?

No. Our rentals use a 24-month structure but you can return the vehicle at any time, and you can choose to buy it at the end of the term.