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.

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.

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.

Local car manufacturing in Africa could be boosted by AfCFTA

The pandemic caused severe economic and social disruption globally and it hit Africa particularly hard with many people likely experiencing extreme poverty. For this reason, it’s vital to work together and implement economic policies that will support industrialisation, create jobs and promote trade and investment in local automotive manufacturing.

Knowing if your car uses too much oil is crucial

As a result of wear and tear, cars are likely to use more engine oil as they get older. Although higher oil consumption is a common problem, when it’s ignored, it can cause major damage to your engine. In this article we take a closer look at the most common causes of high oil consumption and how to prevent it.