Hatchback vs Sedan – Which One Is For You

Posted by Group1 Cars on 16 Mar 2020 under Car Buying Tips, General

Hatchback Versus Sedan

My first car was an old-school Mini 1100. I think its body shape was technically a 2-door saloon. Thereafter I always drove hatchbacks, until my family needs moved me to SUVs. But what about the sedan, the familiar three-box family-car I grew up with? Did the first VW Golf in the ‘70s prove so superior that it killed off the sedan?

Let’s look at the hatchback vs the sedan.

Staying Safe in Your Car is Mostly Common Sense

Posted by Group1 Cars on 02 Mar 2020 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars

Women Have A Higher Risk Of Being Unsafe In Their Cars

All South Africans are vulnerable to crime, but women are most at risk. And that risk becomes greater when a woman is driving. It is not that women are bad drivers – they are not. A woman in a car, or approaching her car or getting out of her car is visible to the predator out there. Most predator violations are opportunistic crimes. They strike when they have the opportunity to do so.

Making Sure Oil’s Well In Your Engine

Posted by Group1 Cars on 17 Feb 2020 under Blog, General

Facts And Myths About Car Oil

I am going to tell you something and then you can forget it immediately. Say your car uses SAE 5W-30 oil. What do those letters and number mean? SAE stands for the Society of Automotive Engineers. The W stands for winter, so the number before W represents the viscosity of the oil when cold. The last number, in this case, 30, is the viscosity at normal operating temperature. So your oil will be thin enough to allow your car to start normally, even on a cold morning, and it will have the optimal viscosity for fuel consumption and wear protection when the engine is warm.

Tips on Avoiding Accidents on our Dangerous Roads

Posted by Group1 Cars on 03 Feb 2020 under Blog, General

Make You Dtay Safe And Accident Free

Avoiding accidents

It is no accident that we have so many crashes on our roads. Many of our fellow South Africans drive like drunk lemmings at the best of times, and even worse when they are drunk. Which is often. You cannot control how other people drive or how roadworthy their cars are, but here are some tips on what you can do to keep yourself and our roads safer.

A Summary Of The Different Gearbox Options

Posted by Group1 Cars on 17 Jan 2020 under Blog, Car Buying Tips, General, Group 1 Cars

Gearbox Options Explained

You are scrolling through Group1cars for your next ride and everything looks great, but what does MT and AT and AMT mean? CVT and DCT? Let’s have a look.

MT stands for manual transmission and was the original way to transfer engine power to the wheels optimally, according to the speed of the car. The driver pushes in the clutch pedal to manually disconnect the transmission from the clutch plate, selects a gear, releases the clutch again to engage the selected gear. Until quite recently this was the most efficient way to change gears, and many drivers still believe it gives the most driver engagement.

The Best Time to Buy a Car in 2020

Posted by Group1 Cars on 03 Jan 2020 under Blog, Car Buying Tips, General, Group 1 Cars

Top Tip: When To Buy That New Car

Buying a new car is a double-edged sword if ever there was one – it’s extremely exciting, but it can also be rather nerve-wracking to make such a big investment. As such, it makes sense to evaluate all your options very carefully before you sign on the dotted line and drive off in your new vehicle.

The EV Revolution: Is RSA Ready To Adapt?

Posted by Group1 Cars on 17 Dec 2019 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars

Will Electric Vehicles Become The New Norm In SA?

Sustainability is a topic that is on everyone’s lips of late, and with good reason – our planet’s natural resources are under severe pressure and something needs to change if we wish to call Earth our home for much longer. This is why the EV (electric vehicle) revolution is such a big part of the planning for automakers around the globe.

Tips For Getting Your Car Ready for the Holidays

Posted by Group1 Cars on 09 Nov 2019 under General, Group 1 Cars

How To Get Your Car Ready For The Holidays

It seems every summer half of South Africa gets into their cars to visit the other half, who tend to live quite far away. Every year is the same lament of the terrible toll on our roads. There is nothing you, the responsible driver, can do about the behaviour of others. You can keep an eye out for inebriated pedestrians, drive defensively and take regular rest stops.

Need Help Fixing A Tyre Puncture?

Posted by Group1 Cars on 27 Oct 2019 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars

Tips TO Fix A Flat Tyre

Everyone knows that ‘prevention is better than cure’ but sometimes things are simply out of our control. In the motoring world, a tyre puncture is always a possible outcome whether you drive on urban roads or going off-road. Even if you are the most careful driver, you can’t always avoid getting a tyre puncture.

5 Facts About Filling Stations That Are Actually Myths

Posted by Group1 Cars on 20 Aug 2019 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars

Filling Station Facts or Myths?

Have you ever waited until morning to fill up because you believe you get more fuel earlier in the day than later? Or perhaps you had a flaming row with your significant other because they whipped out their cell to make a call while you were at the service station? Today we take a look at five facts about filling stations that are actually myths. Read on to find out more.

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