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Driving tips: Music in the car
by on November 10, 2017
Listening to music in the car is a popular activity, but have you ever wondered how it affects your driving, and whether it affects it at all?
Driving tips: towing a trailer
by on May 10, 2017
Please don’t confuse towing a trailer with driving a car. They only seem the same. If you are preparing to tow a trailer or caravan, you need to make sure you know what you are doing. The first and most important step is to ensure that both the trailer and tow vehicle are properly rated […]
Driving tips: the brakes
by on February 23, 2017
The brakes are one of the most important parts of your car, but not all drivers know how to care for them or how to troubleshoot problems.
Driving tips: The windscreen basics
by on September 15, 2016
Modern windscreens have a twofold function: to ensure good visibility and to contribute to the vehicle’s overall strength and safety. From both points of view, it is essential to keep it in good condition. Read on to find out how.
Driving tips: How to change car cabin filter
by on December 7, 2015
There is an important health-related aspect to knowing how to change a cabin air filter.
Best selling cars and fuel efficiency
by on May 22, 2015
Ten best selling passenger cars in April in South Africa are also among the most fuel efficient petrol-powered vehicles available on the local market. As far as South African consumers are concerned, there is only one direction that petrol prices take. Up. Yes, every now and then we get a respite in the form […]
10 things you should know before buying a used car
by on October 9, 2014
Buying a car is a big investment. It’s always good to remember that whilst you may save yourself a good chunk of cash by buying a used car, they also have their drawbacks, and you need to make sure you aren’t buying a lemon. 1. Who are you buying the car from? Sure, you […]
No driver in the car
by on August 7, 2014
The recent developments around driverless cars confirmed my worst suspicions: I was born too early. Just imagine. Several decades later (let’s not be too specific here), and I would not have had to endure the trauma of taking the driver’s licence test. The world of today is abuzz with driverless (also called autonomous, self-driving, […]
Driving tips: How to change a flat tyre
by on April 22, 2014
Practically every woman driver knows what to do when a fellow motorist starts waving at her frantically, pointing to one of her tyres. Keeping her wits about her, she carefully pulls up at the nearest shoulder and phones her husband / boyfriend / best male friend. Then she tries her best to look interested during […]