Spring cleaning usually means finally clearing out that cupboard you can barely close anymore, or tackling the gutter that has grown its own ecosystem. A new season is also a great time to update your admin including your short-term insurance cover, because a policy that suited you at the start of the year may no
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You’re navigating morning traffic, somewhere between the school run and the office parking lot, radio on, and mentally running through the day’s to-do list. Suddenly, a small light flickers to life on your car dashboard and, in the space of a second, your commute shifts from routine to ‘Oh no, what now? Do I ignore
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September’s fuel increases are a reminder that an affordable car instalment can disguise an unaffordable monthly bill. Once petrol, insurance, maintenance and licensing are included, the vehicle that fits your finance application may leave too little money for everything else. Petrol rose by R1.34 a litre on 2 September, adding R67 to a 50-litre fill.
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An emergency usually strikes without warning. Whether it’s a sudden flash flood, an extended power outage, a home maintenance crisis or a roadside breakdown in the middle of the night, life can change in the blink of an eye. World First Aid Day reminds us that when the unexpected happens, having the right tools at
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A breakdown rarely comes at a convenient time. One minute you’re on the road, and the next a warning light appears on the dashboard, leaving you wondering what’s wrong and how much it could cost to fix. For many drivers, the first question is: “Will my warranty cover this?” The answer depends on a few
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One minute you’re driving to work, fetching the kids or running errands. The next, your car’s at the workshop needing a major repair, with a quote you weren’t expecting. For those with a motor warranty, that’s usually the moment they breathe a sigh of relief and expect their cover to kick in. But when a
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Easter is one of South Africa’s busiest travel weekends, with thousands of motorists taking to the roads for long-awaited getaways and family visits. But with rising fuel prices, many drivers will be looking for ways to stretch their travel budgets while still keeping their families safe. The good news is that a well-prepared car and
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As South African children return to school, parents and caregivers are urged to place road safety at the top of their back-to-school checklist. Road accidents remain one of the most serious threats to children in South Africa, with devastating and often lifelong consequences for families. Road crashes are the leading cause of death for otherwise
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Each year thousands of people lose their lives on South Africa’s roads. National Transport Month, which is traditionally recognised in October each year, is a time to reflect on road safety statistics, infrastructure challenges, and the urgent need to reduce the devastating human and economic cost of accidents. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has been quoted
Motorists often breathe a sigh of relief when they have a spare tyre to get them back on the road after a puncture; however, the relief may be short-lived as the trustworthy spare in the boot could lead to other road risks. Dunlop Tyres SA’s leading technical tyre expert Keith Phelps says the compact ‘biscuit’
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