What is air ride suspension and why are motorists fitting it to their vehicles?

The fitment of air ride suspension systems has taken the local stance culture by storm in a bid to achieve 'more lows' with the touch of...

22 Dec 2020

Missing door handles, 'plastic' windows: Weird car flaws, and strange fixes we all know

Not all vehicles on the road are in the best condition, leaving some drivers to improvise when certain components are broken or missing.

16 Sep

How to avoid filling your car's tank with the wrong type of fuel

These must have been at least one instance when the wrong fuel was filled in the vehicle you were driving. Here are a few tips to keep in...

26 Aug

Give your car's battery some TLC

At one point or another, many of us have been the victim of a flat battery. But you can fight back if you know how.

18 Aug

Why it's important to keep your car cool in winter too, even if it drives like a dream

It may sound illogical, but when locked in the jaws of an icy winter, your car is just as likely to suffer cooling problems as it is...

13 Aug

SEE | 5 reasons why you shouldn't opt to fit a panoramic sunroof as an option on your new car

Panoramic sunroofs greatly improves the aesthetics of the vehicle it is fitted to, often costing as much as R30 000 as an optional extra....

07 Aug

Car Doctor | What's that 'yuh yuh click' sound my car makes in winter?

Stuart Johnston guides car owners through the often overlooked task of taking care of their car batteries.

06 Aug

How a fouled spark plug can cause stuttering fibrillations and tribulations in a classic Merc W123

Nothing quite matches the frustration levels of driving a car that has suddenly lost the use of one of its cylinders.

04 Aug

Hanging too many items with your car keys could damage the ignition

If you're someone that attaches things like house keys and extra gadgets to your vehicle's key, it can have a detrimental effect on the...

03 Jul

Car Doctor | Replacing the windscreen on 'dominee's car', the popular Mercedes-Benz W123

You normally can't stop a cracking windscreen, but what to do when your car is 30-years-old?

02 Jul

Another used vehicle scam you should know about: Do you own a Code 3 car?

It's virtually impossible to spot but there are some pre-owned vehicles out on the road that have been welded together - though there are...

28 Jun

Women learn how to change a flat tyre on Toyota's new city cars with Gals Garage workshops

The first Gals Garage Tyre Safety Workshop of 2021 was held on the 22nd May, highlighting the important topic of females knowing how to...

21 Jun

Non-OEM workshops can now service your car, but customers must respect the rules

After more than three years, the Competition Commission approved non-original equipment manufacturers to work on under-warranty vehicles....

17 Jun

If this component is missing from a vehicle's front bumper, it has probably been towed before

Most new vehicles feature a unique plastic shape found on the bumper. Here's what it is and the purpose it serves.

11 Jun

This innovative free service helps women avoid buying problematic used cars

If you're a female wanting to buy a used vehicle and fear that you might be pulled a 'fast one', this vehicle specialist company offers a...

07 Jun

Car Doctor | What's that grinding noise coming from my vehicle? Here's how to fix it

If you hear a grinding, rasping noise from the area of the front wheels, assume that the front disc brake pads are in need of replacing....

03 Jun

Except for the obvious, here's why it's bad for your vehicle to have low fuel levels

If you're a motorist that constantly drives with the fuel needle in the red or below a quarter tank, its best not to do so regularly....

02 Jun

Watch out! Motorists use tools bought online to reverse used car odometers and scam buyers

A vehicle's true mileage can unfortunately be turned back and there are a plenty of equipment sold online that enables motorists to do it...

28 May