Helpful Advice When Buying Secondhand Cars
Posted by Group1 Cars on 12 Jun 2019 under Blog, Car Buying Tips
Tips When Buying A Second hand Car
According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers South Africa (NAAMSA), sales of secondhand cars have increased steadily in South Africa over the past few years. Considering the high prices of new cars and the fact that more students are looking for their own means of transport, pre-owned vehicles play an important role in the economy.
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The Truth Behind Turbos And Engine Technology
Posted by Group1 Cars on 16 May 2019 under Blog, General
Turbo Engine
Unlike the old days where turbos were reserved for racers and muscle cars spewing fire and deafening noise, today’s engine technology has changed considerably. All types of cars across various segments, regardless of shape, size, brand or price points have implemented turbos in some shape or form.
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How To Stay Safe On The Road During Load Shedding
Posted by Group1 Cars on 23 Apr 2019 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars
Arrive Alive During Loadshedding
Load shedding has been a talking point for quite some time and unfortunately, it is not going away any time soon. For South Africans, driving during load shedding can be a real challenge considering power outages affect traffic lights and street lamps. Not to mention the presence of emergency vehicles, service delivery workers and the difficulty to spot pedestrians and cyclists in the dark.
If you are on the road during a power outage, it’s imperative to follow the rules of the road. As always, Arrive Alive adds some valuable input with their set of guidelines to ensure you and other road users remain safe on the road.
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Which SUV Is Safer, Toyota, Isuzu or Mitsubishi?
Posted by Group1 Cars on 15 Apr 2019 under Blog, Car Buying Tips, Car Reviews, Group 1 Cars, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, Toyota
Toyota, Isuzu & Mitsubishi
This is the type of information many people want to know and we’ve gone the distance in answering that very question. It literally is the battle royale as we compare the Toyota Fortuner 2.4 GD-6 RB AT, the Isuzu mu-X 3.0 4×2 AT6 and the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.4 D4.
While all three are large, automatic SUVs with comfortable seating for seven people, which one tips the scale in terms of the all-important safety features? To ensure a fair fight, we’ve chosen the slightly more affordable 4×2 variants since the whole idea is to compare the list of standard active and passive safety features.
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Who Decides On Speed Limits?
Posted by Group1 Cars on 26 Feb 2019 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars
Who Chooses What Speed We Drive?
Whether we like it or not, speed limits are necessary to balance road safety and move traffic as efficiently as possible. Speed limits are enforceable laws which means they are set by elected officials. While they might be responsible for setting the speed limits, how do they decide what is appropriate?
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