They’re rugged, reliable, strong and practical. No wonder they’ve occupied much of the new and second-hand vehicle market in South Africa for generations. Bakkies – be they single-cab workhorses, double-cab all-rounders or extended cab ‘extra-loaders’ – have become ubiquitous in the Mzansi used car market because of their trusted reputation, excellent resale value and versatility...
The South African automotive market has seen a significant increase in the demand for automatic cars in recent years. With growing urbanisation and traffic congestion, South African drivers are seeking the convenience and ease of use that automatic vehicles provide. By August 2022, the automatic cars share had risen to 55%, while the share of...
Patiently navigating the incessant ‘How many sleeps?’ and ‘Are we there yet?’ questions from little ones – before or during a road trip – is not as important as making sure your vehicle is child-proof. Getting there safely (and with your sanity intact) requires a few kid-friendly tips to save the day. So, before you...
‘Never judge a book by its cover’ couldn’t be more apt advice to follow than when buying a second-hand vehicle. The used car market can be daunting; saturated with makes and models, and fraught with stresses and stereotypical ‘salesman’ talk. So, whether you are a first-time buyer or a seasoned veteran, you need to know...
You don’t have to drive far in your car to realise that selling a vehicle – online – is BIG business. Besides insurance ads, ‘sell your car’ billboards compete for your attention along South Africa’s highways and busy intersections. Clever taglines promising the best deal for your car leave you spoilt for choice as car-selling...
Investing in a used car is not always as simple as buying new. There are many ‘shady sellers’ out there who promise the world but fail to deliver. Sometimes the selling price can impress on paper, but when you factor in all the additional costs, it becomes less of a plausible financial scenario. It’s vital...
There’s nothing more satisfying than setting your cruise control and blasting out the tunes as you road trip across the country. And there are few activities more frustrating than negotiating clutch control on an incline at a faulty robot during peak hour traffic. Though both activities take place in your car, one situation makes all...
“Good things come in small packages.” So said, Aesop, an ancient Greek storyteller famed for his fables that taught morals to children during the period 600 – 500BC. We can’t help but notice, some two and a half thousand years later, that he was definitely onto something. Just ask the clever marketing guys at De...
Another month and yet another crazy petrol price increase. Within the space of just twelve months, South African motorists are now paying up to 44% more to fill up their cars. When is this madness going to stop? As more and more ordinary citizens face increasingly tough financial decisions, we need to get savvier and...
No matter how much you may love your very first little car, your small trusty runaround, or your 2 seater convertible, there will come a time when that car boot is a little tight and you will need to sell your car and upsize to a slightly bigger one. It is all part of the...