Useful advice for maintaining a Car
How much should a car battery cost?
Your car's battery is a consumable item that should be replaced during major service intervals to prevent electrical issues down the road. This is how much a battery should cost you.Car Ownership02 Feb 2026|Lawrence Minnie
What documents are needed for driver's license renewalThe time has come again to renew your driver's license card. Make sure the process is as painless as possible by ensuring all your ducks are in a row.Car Ownership28 Jan 2026|Lawrence Minnie
Car registration process in South Africa explainedEvery car on the roads of South Africa is required to be registered and licensed. There is a particular set of paperwork that needs to be completed in order for the licensing and registration to take effect.Car Ownership12 Jan 2026|Lawrence Minnie
What is the difference between year of manufacture and year of registration?Don't be fooled by year-end registering shenanigans! The date of manufacture cannot be influenced by when the car is registered.Car Ownership18 Dec 2025|Lawrence Minnie
Top 5 mountain holiday destinations to drive toTop 5 mountain holiday destinations to drive toCar Ownership12 Dec 2025
Top road safety tips for the festive seasonAre you getting ready to escape the city and go on a well-deserved holiday? This guide unveils top road safety tips to confidently navigate the silly season, ensuring every journey is filled with fun and laughter, not sadness or sirens. From prepping your car to staying alert, follow our expert advice for a stress-free holiday road trip.Car Ownership12 Dec 2025|Ané Albertse
Drinking and driving this festive season: How much is too much?Alcohol is the biggest cause of road deaths in SA. Stay on the right side of the law by staying sober, but if you've had a drink or two, and you need to drive, are you still within the legal limit, or not?Car Ownership12 Dec 2025|Ané Albertse
Top Ten Tips for Roadtripping with KidsThe holidays are upon us, and if road-tripping with children is unpleasant for you, there are a multitude of ways to make all occupants as happy and content as humanly possible! As a parent of two live wires, I have learned a few valuable lessons from at least 10 x 2400 km journeys in the last few years. Here are my top ten tips.Car Ownership12 Dec 2025|Ané Albertse
DIY Car Maintenance Tips Every South African Driver Should Know Looking to take to the roads over the school holidays? Please take note of our maintenance tips so you and your family don't end up in a spot of car trouble!Car Ownership12 Dec 2025|Ané Albertse
Pre-Festive season maintenance: Happy holidays, but check those tyres out!If you are embarking on a long trip to the coast, the mountains, or wherever you are going in order to feel festive this season, one of the first things you should do regarding the family chariot is to check the condition of your car’s tyres.Car Ownership12 Dec 2025|Stuart Johnston
How to make your fuel last longer this DecemberDecember can be a very long month. Salaries come in early, and the weeks between paydays seem to last forever. Find out how you can stretch your fuel budget this festive season without having to make sacrifices.Car Ownership12 Dec 2025|Ané Albertse
Airport parking tips for a hassle-free journeyDo you find yourself stressing about parking at the airport before you can get excited about an upcoming trip? Here are a few tips to take the sweaty palms out of airport parking.Car Ownership12 Dec 2025|Ané Albertse
