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Last year, I was involved in an accident, and my 2002 car was written off. At the time, my car wasn’t insured. The driver at fault was an Uber driver,
Hello Mabs I recently hit a huge pothole while driving fast at night in an unfamiliar area. I panicked, thinking I was being followed. There was a loud thud and
Hello Mabs My workplace has recently cut back on remote working, and we are now required to return to the office five days a week. I joined the company in
Hi Mabs I’m in the market for a good used car. I have a decent deposit and have already been pre-approved for financing. However, the cars I’m interested in are
Hi Mabs. My car recently went out of its maintenance plan, and I took it for service to the dealership where I bought it and have always had it serviced
Hi Mabs. I’ve been with my boyfriend for three years, and we have a baby together. I lost my job during maternity leave, a year ago. When we met, I
“Runners don’t overthink their next run—they simply get up and go, rain or shine!” My favourite things about June are the running events. The month starts with Global Running Day
Hey Mabs Do personalised registration plates increase the chances of being hijacked? I’m buying my dream car, exactly as I imagined – with a personalised license plate featuring the nickname
Hello Mabs I was recently stuck on the freeway for hours after a multi-car pile-up accident. It was a horrific scene and left motorists extremely frustrated. As I sat in
Although Mitsubishi is not a household car brand name in South Africa, there was a time when it was relatively legendary. Those who grew up in the 1990s would remember
There is a general sentiment among South Africans that bakkies look the same. This sentiment is true to a certain degree. However, I believe that bakkies can be to out
By MABUYANE KEKANA There are cars and then there are machines, this is the closest I could get to describing the difference between a nice car and a
By Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe At the rate new motoring manufacturers keep popping up, you’d be forgiven for losing track of who’s who. While the names may blur, the upside for South African consumers is undeniable: more choice...
Hello Mabs I’ve been eyeing luxury cars, but servicing costs scare me. Are they worth the investment locally? Mabs Answers Luxury cars are beautiful to drive, but they do come with luxury bills. Parts and servicing...
Revved Up With Itu Motoba Do you find yourself pressing an imaginary brake when someone else is behind the wheel? Do you offer “helpful” driving tips no one actually asked for? Do you grip the door...
By Staff Writer We’ve entered the month of December, and while many South Africans are gearing up for holidays, shopping and travel, criminals are also out to make a quick buck. Hijackers, in particular, have adjusted...
By Mabuyane Mabuza There’s something audaciously theatrical about the Lexus GX550 the moment it fills your mirrors. A hulking silhouette carved with Lexus’s modern design cues, its once-ornate spindle grille now dialled into something more purposeful,...
By Prashirwin Naidu When the invite for the facelifted Renault Kiger launch landed on my desk, I was keen, caffeinated, and ready for another escape into the world of new-car reveals. What I wasn’t prepared for...
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