If you want to upgrade your car, it’s possible that an older used car that’s more affordable is the way to go. And you wouldn’t be alone in thinking so. AutoTrader’s Mid-Year Car Industry Report shows that 263 million searches for used cars translated to R65.7 billion in sales in the first 6 months of 2023. That’s 17 searches per […]
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April 10, 2024 |
How to stay safe on South Africa’s most dangerous roads
South Africa is a beautiful country with many attractions and scenic routes to explore. But it also has some of the most dangerous roads in the world, with high rates of fatalities and injuries every year. According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), the top 10 roads and areas with the highest number of deaths nationally are: In Limpopo, […]
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April 9, 2024 |
Is scratch and dent insurance worth getting
Who among us hasn’t uttered, or at the very least, thought a word from the bad word list after discovering a scratch, chip, or dent on their car? Unfortunately, this kind of minor damage is all part and parcel of owning a car. The good news is that you don’t have to live with it. You can get these blemishes […]
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April 8, 2024 |
A car maintenance checklist you can handle yourself
Doing what you can to keep your car in good working order can help you prevent expensive repairs and retain your car’s value when you decide that you’d like to sell or trade it in. While there’s a service schedule that you need to stick to and let the professionals deal with, and even problems that you shouldn’t inspect or […]
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April 4, 2024 |
Lifesaving ways to reduce your risk on the road
We’re stuck into the sweaty summer months and with it, there’s additional traffic on the roads. Mostly because this time of year coincides with the holiday season, which the country has dubbed the ‘silly season’ for more reasons than the festive cheer experienced around the country. A key motivation for this oddly positive moniker is the fact that there’s usually […]
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April 3, 2024 |
Here’s what to do if your car’s been written-off
Most of the time, when a car’s written-off it’s because it’s been involved in a serious accident. The kind that turns a car into a crushed cooldrink can. But actually, there are a few reasons why an insurance company will declare a car a write-off… Sometimes it’s because the car is too damaged or old for repair and can’t even […]
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