The life of a typical South African car owner isn’t all kilowatts and quarter-mile drag times.
Indeed, motorists regularly find themselves facing a number of far more mundane issues, such as pesky windscreen chips, or more immediate problems, such as lost keys.
Never fear, we have you covered. Take a gander at our Technical section to find the latest helpful pieces, or simply check out five of our most useful consumer features of recent times below.
Windscreen repair:
With stones flying in all directions, windscreen damage is an everyday occurrence. But sometimes it can be fixed without the expense of replacing the entire screen. Read more here…
Bakkie linings:
If you put your bakkie to work loading garden refuse and the odd household appliance, you’ll know it often results in damaged paintwork, making your pride and joy look very second-hand, very soon. The solution is to apply some form of covering to protect the load bay surface. But which one? Read more here…
Seat covers:
Many modern cars feature leather or leatherette seats. These are easy to clean but get hot in summer, cold in winter and are less yielding when sat on, making them less comfortable than cloth-covered pews. So, some owners, especially of cars with large armchair-style seats, choose to cover their upholstery with lush wool. Read more here…
Tyre talk:
The writing on the side of your tyres tells you a lot about what they’re capable of and how they influence the driving dynamics of your vehicle. This is what you’ll find when you “read” your tyres. Read more here…
Lost your keys?
Where did I put my vehicle’s key? That dreaded question results in searches that would make a CSI agent proud. You’ll probably find your key eventually, but what if you don’t? Surely you have a spare key at your home? Even if you do, it will be little help if you are a 1 000 km away on holiday. Read more here…
