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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BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new-energy vehicles, has unveiled the all-new ATTO 8 in South Africa. The introduction of this large seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV reflects the brand’s continued investment in vehicles that respond to shifting consumer expectations around space, efficiency and intelligent performance. Purposefully designed for both urban life and long-distance travel, the
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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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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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As the festive season approaches, Budget Insurance is urging South African motorists to prioritise road safety and ensure they are fully prepared for the increased traffic and potential hazards on the roads. With many families travelling long distances to visit loved ones, the risk of accidents significantly increases during this time of year. To help
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South Africa has experienced a series of intense weather events. From heavy snowfall and icy temperatures in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape to devastating hurricanes in Piet Retief and severe thunderstorms across the nation, these conditions have caused widespread damage – leaving countless individuals displaced and infrastructure destroyed. For individuals living in high-risk areas, the
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“Your tyres are the only part of your vehicle that makes contact with the road,” says Werner Wernich, Supa Quick regional operations manager. “Reputable tyre manufacturers have enormous research & development budgets devoted to improving the tyre’s technology, from pioneering safer and more durable materials, to developing new designs that support better performance in different
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Winter is almost here, and already we are starting to see the sun coming up later and setting earlier. Coupled with longer hours of darkness, motorists also often have to deal with street lights not working and unpredictable loadshedding schedules. For motorists travelling to and from work, the combination can be treacherous. Making sure the
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Human error contributes to 8 out of every 10 road accidents in South Africa. Among these errors, distracted driving emerges as a leading cause, posing significant risks to drivers, passengers and other road users. Wynand van Vuuren, client experience partner at King Price Insurance, says a leading cause of distracted driving is tending to the needs of
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