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Driving tips: the brakes

by Lana on February 23, 2017

I hope you’ll never experience the heart-sinking sensation that grips you when you step on your brake pedal... and nothing happens. That’s when you learn to really appreciate your car’s braking system! The brakes are one of the most important parts of …

Less ordinary camping gear

Travel

by Lana on December 20, 2016

In most cases, perhaps as many as 99%, conventional camping equipment will suffice. Still, thanks to that 1%, you might have bitterly regretted not having taken this or that item on your camping trip. And even if you had never known such regrets… our list …

Driving tips: The windscreen basics

Motoring

by Lana 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. Here’s how: Clean it. Light …

Diabolo fun

Sport

by Lana on June 1, 2016

It all depends on how you look at it. It can be a child’s toy. Or juggling props. Or fitness equipment. Consequently, it won’t surprise you to learn that, on bidorbuy, diabolos are most likely to be found in the sports …

Driving tips: How to adjust side mirrors

Motoring

by Lana on May 24, 2016

The chances are, you adjust your side mirrors the way whoever taught you how to drive told you to do it, blissfully unaware of the controversy that has been raging through the motoring world ever since 1995. That is when George Platzer, an engineer from …

Cycling as a pastime

Sport

by Lana on February 26, 2016

Everybody that’s anybody in health and fitness is telling us that getting on a bicycle and pedalling around is an excellent physical activity which offers many health benefits. In a nutshell, cycling in fresh air: Makes you stronger and …

Driving tips: How to change car cabin filter

Car Parts & Care

by Lana on December 7, 2015

Imagine this scenario: you are driving your car on a hot summer’s day. You reach for the air con button… and the very first blast makes your nose wrinkle in disgust. That does not mean that it’s time to get a new car air freshener. It means …

Types of holiday accommodation

Travel

by Lana on October 22, 2015

So, you’ve decided that, this year, you deserve to go on a holiday. Good decision! There’s nothing like a change of scenery to recharge your batteries. If you have left booking the accommodation for too late – never fear! The offers on …

The right way to squat

Sport

by Lana on September 7, 2015

Do you want strong, shapely legs and rounded, tight glutes? Squatting is the exercise every fitness guru will prescribe. But not just any type of squat: it is important to do it correctly. Maintaining good form is crucial for any exercise. …

Best selling cars and fuel efficiency

Motoring

by Lana 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 …

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