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Five Of South Africa’s Best Jet Ski Destinations
With over 2,850 km of coastline and numerous excellent dams, rivers, and lagoons, South Africa offers a multitude of opportunities for jet skiing enthusiasts. Regardless of your location in the country, you're sure to find a fantastic body of water perfect for...
Summer Motorcycle Maintenance: Getting your Adventure Bike Ready for Summer
With the sun creeping onto the horizon a little earlier each morning and a corresponding increase in morning temperatures making an early start to the day more enticing, now’s the time to make sure that your adventure motorbike is ready for duty. Here’s a checklist:...
5 South African Classic Car Gatherings
Within South Africa, lie some of the world's most exquisite classic cars, each with its own captivating story. While some of these automotive gems stay tucked away in secrecy, others graciously make appearances for display from time to time. Curious to witness their...
Monster Jam 2023 | Monster Truck Madness
More than 140 000 South Africans, of which more than half were children, recently revelled in the spectacle that is Monster Jam. Here’s what to know in anticipation of their next visit: Started in a part of the world not known for doing things in half measures, it was...
Does running air-conditioning with my car’s ignition off affect the battery life?
The ability to install an air-conditioning system within a motor vehicle has been around since 1940. Before this, a fact that would have offered little comfort to a generation of South African children loaded into the rear seat of their parent’s hatchback ahead of an...
How to Remove and Fit Car Battery
No car battery lasts forever. Eventually, in every car and owner’s life, there comes a time to change the vehicle’s battery. The reasons for replacing a vehicle’s battery can vary dramatically, but when the time comes, you need to decide whether you will remove and...
A Guide to Recognizing and Avoiding Common Car Battery Drains
Five Things That Drain Your Car Battery Nothing is worse than returning to your parked car only to discover its battery is flat due to parasitic draws. When you turn off your vehicle's ignition, there are still several electrical operations the car is running in the...
South African Automotive Heritage: Unveiling 5 Iconic Cars Born on African Soil
5 Iconic Cars Built Exclusively in South Africa From skilled designers to respected engineers and line managers, together with world-class assembly lines and a reputation for a broadly excellent work ethic, South Africa has for many years remained a significant player...
Powering Down Right: Tips to Ensure Optimal Storage for Your Leisure Vehicle’s Battery
Tips for Storing Your Leisure Vehicle’s Battery Returning home after a well-earned end-of-year break, before preparations for the new work and school year begin, it’s a good idea to ensure your favourite leisure vehicle’s battery is setup for its corresponding period...
Top Budget-Friendly Travel Ideas in South Africa
Often referred to as Januworry, with budgets stretched to breaking point after the December festive season,while the idea of a weekend away or much-needed change of scenery may seem improbable, South Africa is blessed with several cost-effective travel options....