Everyone has a story about a car breakdown, but the most interesting ones hardly ever include roadside assistance coming to the rescue. Let’s face it, there’s just no drama in that news. You’d rather hear about how someone was stranded for hours, had awkward ‘local’ encounters or spent the night fighting off baboons, right? However, when you put two tales […]
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March 18, 2015 |
Hidden gems for your next mini break
It’s hard to believe that we’re already in March… Where is the year going? And more importantly, now that we’re officially at the end of the first quarter of 2015, where are you going to celebrate? Mini-breaks are a great South African tradition. Simply take a half day’s leave on a Friday, drive out to somewhere close enough to be […]
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March 12, 2015 |
Hitch a ride with the king
We’ve all attended an awesome party, work function or date with friends, where the energy is electric, the liquor flowing, and no one wants the fun to end. Unfortunately, the night always winds down, guests leave and you slowly realise that it definitely isn’t a good idea to drive home.
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February 3, 2015 |
5 Lessons we can all learn from learner drivers
There are some things in life, and on the road, which are great equalisers. Whether you’re driving the convertible sports car of your dreams, or still stuck with your second-hand student-mobile, there are some issues that all drivers need to deal with. These include traffic, etolls and of course… the big red ‘L’ we’ve all stuck on our rear window.
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December 17, 2014 |
Are we there yet?
I know that many of you are planning to travel across our vast and beautiful country over the December break. But before you pack your padkos and practice screaming ‘I swear, I will turn this car around!’, please read our road trip safety tips on this week’s ‘a word from the king’. Your safety is our concern…. Always.
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June 27, 2014 |
How roadworthy is your car?
The South African economy forks out over 300 billion Rand each year on car accidents. In addition to drunken driving, a major factor in these incidents is that many of the vehicles aren’t roadworthy. So maybe it’s time to ask yourself if your car is in tip-top working condition.
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