Car Safety Features: A Definitive Guide

Posted by Group1 Cars on 25 Apr 2022 under Blog, Car Buying Tips, Clio, General, Group 1 Cars, Polo, X-Trail

Everthing you need to know about car safety features

Modern cars are laden with car safety features which have come a long way since the first seatbelts came out during the 1930s. From airbags and anti-lock brakes to traction control and reverse cameras, many car safety features have been added to ensure better protection in the event of an accident. In light of these advancements, and since road safety is a primary focus at Group1 Cars, we wanted to share a detailed guide on the various car safety features.

Warranties, Service Plans And Roadside Assistance –
The Details

Posted by Group1 Cars on 13 Apr 2022 under Blog, Car Buying Tips, General, Group 1 Cars

Learn the difference between warranties, service plans and roadside assistance

Old people believed that a car will develop an expensive problem one month and one week after its warranty runs out. Old people should not always be trusted, but in this case, they may be onto something. Maybe not the timing, but definitively the expensive part.

When you buy a new car or a newer used one, you will be confronted by a warranty, a service plan and/or a maintenance plan and probably some sort of roadside assistance. It will look something like this: manufacturer’s warranty 5-years/120 000km, service plan 3-years/60 000km and roadside assistance 3-years/60 000km. They mean so many years or so many kilometres, whichever comes first.

Highway Driving vs City Driving: Which Is Better For A Car?

Posted by Group1 Cars on 29 Mar 2022 under Blog, BMW 3 Series, Car Buying Tips, Clio, Fiesta, General, Group 1 Cars, Ranger, Up!, Volkswagen

Which type of driving is better for your car?

Have you ever asked yourself which is better for your car: highway driving or city driving? When it comes to purchasing a used car, this is an important question to consider since one type is less taxing on a vehicle than the other, which can actually damage it more over time. The answer might surprise you!

Is Highway Driving Better For A Car Than City Driving?

Sometimes referred to as motorway driving or highway mileage vs town mileage, there are many differences in how the two types affect a vehicle. With that in mind, is highway driving bad for your car? It is a common question since it would be easy to assume highway driving is worse with travelling further and faster.

The Four Most Popular Car Shapes People Buy

Posted by Group1 Cars on 21 Mar 2022 under Blog, Car Buying Tips, General, Group 1 Cars

Which cars are people buying the most?

When is it an SUV and when a crossover? What’s the difference between a convertible and a cabriolet? Is a two-door sedan a coupé? It all can be rather confusing. There are a number of main car shapes, and those shapes became popular because they fulfilled a specific driving need. So, you ask, why would someone need a tank-sized 4×4 SUV when they only use it to drop the kids at school and go to the mall? There is actually a logical answer to that, but we will get to that.

When you go looking for a car, there are four main shapes to thinks of, with variants in each shape.

Five Things To Consider When Buying Your First Car

Posted by Group1 Cars on 17 Feb 2022 under Blog, Car Buying Tips

First-time car buy tips

You have just started work or varsity and you need a car. Whether your folks help you or you are going it alone, buying your first car requires some careful thought. Logic says you need to buy the cheapest thing you can find or afford, but logic will not be driving. You will be.

For sure money is an issue and you will be limited on what you can spend. So let’s work out a set of minimum criteria – the bare bones of what your new car should be. For starters, it will not be new, because there is a huge premium to pay on a brand new car. There is incredible value to be found in the second-hand market if you know where to look and keep a cool head.

A Handy List Comparing Parts Of Similar Cars

Posted by Group1 Cars on 28 Jan 2022 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars

Car parts comparison

For most of us, when we buy a car, we look with our heart – sort of fall in love. Then we look at the purchase price to see if we can afford it. Nothing kills off love as much as not being able to afford the first date. Eventually, we settle for a car we can afford and convince ourselves that this is actually our true love. Okay, some just put the key in and vroom off, but you get the drift.

The EVs Are Coming, But Who, Why And What Are They?

Posted by Group1 Cars on 10 Jan 2022 under Blog, General

The why, what and who of EVs

All EVs have the benefit of regenerative power, which means they generate power when you break or go downhill. They are also aimed at specific urban driving distances.

EV is a collective term for three main kinds of vehicles, the PHEV, HEV and the BEV. There is also an FCEV or hydrogen power, but this one is probably slightly further down the line.

Essential Equipment To Have In Your Car For Emergencies

Posted by Group1 Cars on 10 Dec 2021 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars

Tools and equipment to keep in your car incase of a breakdown or emergency

Every car should have basics in case of a breakdown and every driver should know how to use those basics. The further away from civilisation you move, the more comprehensive your basics should be. But even in the biggest cities, you will travel in areas that seem pretty empty and you would want to be totally empty if you get a flat tyre. The difference between the good and the not-good Samaritan will only become apparent when they are very close to you.

The Pre-Owned Sedan – Best Value For Money Buy

Posted by Group1 Cars on 10 Nov 2021 under Blog, Car Buying Tips, Car Reviews, General, Group 1 Cars

Best value for money cars for sale? Sedans.

Change creates opportunity. Let’s consider the fate of the compact sedan and the incredible value for money opportunity it offers the buyer like you – looking for a great pre-owned car with all the features you would want.

In the recent past, the sedan has increasingly been replaced by the more popular configurations, the SUVs and the hatch. It is almost a fashion thing rather than a practical thing. I test drove a Hyundai Elantra recently and was very impressed. It is a smart-looking car, roomy and luxurious, with an enormous boot. It had all the nice features today’s discerning driver could wish for. But it was not always thus.

When To Tow Your Car Instead Of Driving To A Workshop

Posted by Group1 Cars on 13 Oct 2021 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars

Know when to call a tow truck and when it’s safe to drive to a workshop

I once saw a mom tow her son’s car down a hill. At the stop sign at the bottom of the hill, his car rammed hers pretty hard. Turns out his brakes had stopped working and she was towing him to the garage. Jawellnofine. But it does raise the question of when you can drive your car to be fixed and when you should rather have it towed in. By a tow truck, not your mom.

Is Highway Driving Better For A Car Than City Driving?

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