20 TIPS TO SAVE DURING THE HOLIDAYS We all love exchanging gifts with loved ones over the Festive Season. Sometimes we get a bit carried away when we go on a shopping spree and we tend to forget that January is so far away… This year we would like to provide some advice on how you can save and have a good January without starting your New Year with added debt… With a little planning, you can save money, reduce stress, and have a fun-filled holiday. 1. Make a budget and stick

10 BEST USED HATCHBACKS FOR R100 000 OR LESS Did you ever have to trade your car in for a “cheaper” 2nd hand vehicle to help ease your monthly expenses? The following vehicles are inexpensive to run, have budget-friendly service costs, and as a bonus safe too! 1) KIA RIO HATCHBACK The Kia Rio hatchback earned the 2021 Vincentric Best Value in America Award, placing first in the subcompact Hatchback category. “Kia’s has earned significant accolades across its entire vehicle

Every 90 seconds, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth. Most of these deaths are preventable, but due to gender-based discrimination, many women are not given the proper education or care they need. As many as 1 in 4 women experience physical or sexual violence during pregnancy. Take a stand and collect cell phones to benefit domestic violence programs. Sign up for Cell Phones for Survivors. Women make up 80% of all refugees and displaced people. Instruments of genocid

Apr 17, 2019 The following safety tips are given to help keep drivers and their families safe on the roads. 1. Check your vehicle Ensure your vehicle is in good condition. Carry out checks including fluid levels, fuel, lights, tyre pressures, tyre condition, brakes, battery & wiper blades. Consult a professional if you’re unsure how to carry out any checks. Pack or check your emergency kit (including warning triangle, basic first-aid kit & flashlight). 2. Plan your trip Avoid

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5 Ways to Love Your Car for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is coming up, and that means it is time to pamper your true love with attention and affection. What are your date plans for your 4-wheeled love this Valentine’s Day? No plans? Here are some ideas... Many people schedule annual, biannual or quarterly services for the New Year, but this can cause scheduling problems because everyone else is doing it as well. Waiting until February, you are past all the new year’s sched

A short article composed by Shell suggest the following guidelines to save on fuel expenses: Small changes in your driving style can save a lot of fuel. Follow these tips and learn how to go further for less. Give your car some TLC A well-tuned engine will save a surprising amount of Fuel. And all it takes is some simple maintenance and routine servicing. Lighten up Every extra pound or kilo can affect your fuel efficiency. So keep your boot and back seat clear of unnecessary

With the rainy season on it's way and along with this flash flooding, we thought to publish an article on how to handle being in a flood.... This article was originally written by By Kathleen November 25, 2017 One of the scariest scenarios drivers and passengers can experience is being trapped inside a car when flood suddenly covers the streets. If you have no knowledge of how to handle this situation, your predicament would be so much worse. Should you stay inside until hel

Your car can often get a little stuffy, whether it’s from spilling something or leaving your windows open in the summer and rain gets in, it’s bound to happen at some point. Here are a few easy and effective ways to sort the problem out yourself: 1. Felt and essential oils: Here is what you’ll need; • Your own choosing of essential oils (example, lavender or peppermint) • Felt (any felt will work.) • Scissors • Hole punch • Yarn, string or a ribbon Cut the felt into any

If you’ve noticed that your headlights have been going dim, reading this article may help you out. Maybe instead of replacing them, all they need is a good polish. Here is a few home-remedies that you could use to get rid of that yellow discoloration on your headlights. You might just be surprised at what you have around the house that could do the trick. 1. TOOTHPASTE: An easy one that you might have heard of, quite simple. Toothpaste has some chemical properties that works

What causes car sickness? Car sickness, also known as – motion sickness, is a very common problem caused by a disturbance of the inner ear. It results from repeated motion from the vehicle causing a conflict between the eyes and ears. This is when the inner ears are detecting the movement of the car but the eyes are focused within the car and do not detect the motion. The brain now receives conflicting signals and is responsible for the result of the sickness. Here are a few

No matter how great your driving skills are, unfortunately accidents happen all the time. A car accident can be a very frustrating situation, especially if you don’t know how to handle it. Even if no one is hurt and the damage to the vehicles are minimal, it is a costly and time consuming process. Here are a few things you should do when you are involved in a car accident: In some cases it's clear to all parties involved what happened. They can recall the accident with the sa

For repair and maintenance: In the case of breaking down at the side of the road, you’ll need to keep the following things in your car to be prepared. Jumper cables: To avoid being a sitting duck, Familiarise yourself with your engine and make sure that you know how to jumpstart your car. As an alternative, you can pack an emergency battery booster to make things a lot easier. Spare tyre: (This is including your tyre jack and tyre iron, because the spare tyre itself would be

1. For foggy windshield fixes inside your car, use a chalkboard eraser (easily kept in glove box). Also make sure your air re-circulation is off. Instead, use the fresh – air intake option. 2. Try cleaning your windshield with shaving cream to help with the outside frost. 3. Though Mother Nature can help when parking your car in the morning sun, still cover your windscreen up at night with something like a blanket or rug. Even bubble wrap can work. 4. Cover your wiper blades

We all know that filling the tank is expensive. The rising cost of fuel has a weighty negative impact on the household budget. Here are some easy ways to save some money when you fill up at the pump. 1. Don’t let it idle. Letting the car idle eats up more fuel than what you might think. So don’t let it idle longer than needed. When starting the car in the morning, immediately drive off (start slow at first. Allow the engine and gearbox etc. to warm up.) This will minimize the

- Article by: Arive Alive Introduction At some stage, all drivers are challenged by bad weather conditions. Many unfortunately underestimate the adjustments needed in driving technique. Researchers and statisticians in the U.S. found that 24% of all crashes occur during adverse weather conditions, including ice, snow, and rain. In South Africa, we are accustomed to driving in beautiful sunny weather most of the time. Many a young driver has a drivers’ licence but has never ha

Wheels 24 - 1 February 2019 A car is a big investment. Caring for your investment makes logical sense. But finding the right car 'doctor' can be a challenge. Dewald Ranft, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA), a constituent association of the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), offers these five tips to help you in the search for a top-notch mechanic… 1. Belonging is better business The first thing you should do when on the search is to look for lo

By Timothy Dahl Dec 1, 2018 Here is some very practical advice that we just have to share: Forget quickie car washes with the oversize brushes that might be doing more harm than good. You want to take care of your vehicle and its protective coat, so it's about time to start doing the right kind of DIY car wash and wax. I spent a day with Mike Pennington and Rick McDonough of Meguiars, who demonstrated the proper way to wash your car and maintain a clean exterior. I regularly

There are a few great advantages of buying cheap used cars. Firstly one avoids the expense of a brand new one and secondly the cost of a car depreciates 15 to 20 percent in one year. Another advantage is that cheap cars can be bought for cash. Cheap cars usually costs below R 100 000. New cars generally needs financing to afford whereas with a budget car one can save monthly to own it for cash. Therefore cheap used cars are gaining popularity in the market. This is good for