How Traffic Congestion Affects the Environment (and Humans)
5 Oct 2022 - Tips/Guides,Tips/Guides
Congestion is arguably the most widespread transport challenge in the world, particularly in the large cities. Numerous causes contribute to traffic congestion, such as an inefficient traffic flow system, the massive demands placed on the system, delays caused by breakdowns and accidents, and high-traffic volumes due to an increasing amount of people owning vehicles.
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The Best Way to Clean & Renew Windscreen Wipers
26 Sep 2022 - Tips/Guides,Tips/Guides
If your wiper blades are not doing their job, first check for damage. If there are cracks, chips, or splits, then unfortunately you'll need to replace the blades. But if they are just streaking or making noises, then all it takes is to clean the build-up dirt and grime.
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Stone Chips? Fix Chipped Paint Immediately
16 Sep 2022 - Tips/Guides,Tips/Guides
The paint on your car serves a much higher purpose than simple aesthetic appeal. It’s the first line of defense against the metal body rusting. Common causes that contribute to paint chips vary between natural environmental factors and those caused by humans.
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4 Types of Car Filters and Their Function
10 Sep 2022 - Tips/Guides,Tips/Guides
For your vehicle to run optimally, it relies on filters to keep the intricate mechanics free from dirt and grime. Filters that become clogged with contaminants will quickly impact your car’s performance and lead to serious mechanical problems.
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How to Calculate Vehicle Depreciation
28 Jul 2022 - Tips/Guides,Tips/Guides
Vehicle depreciation is the rate at which your car’s value declines over time. It’s important to understand how your vehicle loses its value so that you can get the best offer when it’s time to sell or trade it in.
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Going on a Road Trip? Don't Leave Without this Vehicle Safety Checklist
12 Jul 2022 - Tips/Guides,Tips/Guides
In our ten road trip essentials for the holidays, we suggested items to pack for comfort and for those just-in-case scenarios. But in order to get to your destination safely and hassle-free, it’s important to check your car before leaving home.
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5 Ways To Maximise the Resale Value of Your Car
6 Jul 2022 - Tips/Guides,Tips/Guides
Let’s face it. Cars are liabilities, and even if you bought it cash or paid it off and owe nothing, it still is a depreciating asset.
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Latest Cars That Will Save You Money On Fuel
27 Jun 2022 - Tips/Guides,Tips/Guides
South African vehicle owners have been grappling with a spate of steep increases in fuel prices this year. In June, the price of 93 octane went up to R23,94/L in Gauteng – this despite the temporary fuel levy relief.
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The Effects of High Traffic Congestion on Fuel Consumption and the Environment
22 Jun 2022 - Tips/Guides,Tips/Guides
We live in a country where our cities are dominated by fuel-driven road vehicles of various types. On our daily commute to and from work every day, it’s likely that we’ll experience some form of traffic congestion, despite our best efforts to avoid them.
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Wheels, Mags, Rims – What’s the Difference?
7 Mar 2022 - Tips/Guides,Tips/Guides
What’s in a name? It’s not surprising that the names of vehicle components such as wheels and tyres are used interchangeably to mean the same thing when in actual fact they are not.
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