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That time of the year is upon us when many motorists will be travelling on the highway towards some holiday destination. The traffic volume will increase substantially, and so will the risk of collision. Taking note of some tips shown below should minimise the risk of accidents.1 Are you paying attention to the road signs? […]

During the pandemic, money could be tight for many South African motorists, and anything that you can save on, such as fuel, is all the better. Let’s find out if it’s true if your car does use more fuel if you switch on the air conditioner.1 Your air conditioner causes greater fuel use1 Travelling with […]

When you get stuck in the mud with your car, you get the same feeling when trying to swim against a sea current - you seem to be getting nowhere. But there is a way out of such a situation, so read on further.1 What’s the solution?1 The only way is to arrange for a […]

We need to realize that our only contact with mother earth when travelling are four rubber tyres touching the road surface. If we do, we’ll make the condition of our car’s tyres of paramount importance and avoid any life-changing results. Read on and find out more about a bubble in a car’s tyre.1 A tyre […]

There’s nothing worse than getting into a car that has a bad odour, it immediately gives off a bad impression. Remember how amazing the new car smell was? Read on and find out how to make your car smell a lot fresher. What about the air vents? Air vents usually provide a bad odour due to dust, dirt and other germs that collect over time. To get into those small recesses, use a small sponge or cotton swabs. Regularly replace the interior air filter if your car has one. Press the air-conditione...

Everyone knows about the COVID-19 pandemic that shook the entire globe. The pandemic saw many South Africans not stepping foot in their vehicle due to heavy lockdown restrictions, but how has this pandemic affected road safety in South Africa? Many South Africans have been stressed out financially, and unfortunately, this has affected driving behaviour on our roads. What impact is the pandemic having? 1 No one knows how the impact will work out and when it will all end. But the one thing we do ...

It is certainly unnerving for your car to break down in a dark, unsafe part of town. You may feel extremely vulnerable for whoever may come your way. What do you do when this happens? Read about the following tips to keep you safe during a roadside emergency. Get off the road 1 As soon as you detect something’s wrong with the car, start looking for a spot along the side of the road where you can park safely. You don’t want to stop in a lane and face the danger of cars possibly crashing into...

Everyone loves to go on holiday and lie on a sunny beach in front of the beautiful ocean. We can avoid dealing with some nasty incidents while on the way to our holiday destination by following some top road safety tips.1 Stay in the road before opening the gate When you arrive at your accommodation point, stop in the road before opening the gate. This is to prevent criminals from trapping you by parking their car behind yours. Lock car doors and close windows Fortunately, modern cars today aut...

We may tend to treat driving as a tedious activity because we do it so often. But we also know that it takes a lot of concentration to stay alert. Distractions can interfere our driving capabilities which can result in serious consequences. How alert are you?1 You cannot be prepared for every possible type of […]

You may have seen plastic headlight lenses that have become cloudy. These flawed headlight lenses can compromise your safety, as visibility at night could be impaired. Read on to find out how to restore your car’s headlights. What are headlight lenses made of?1 Most headlight lenses are made of polycarbonate plastic, which can withstand the impacts […]