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We have all been in the scenario with a friend or family member who is desperately in need of transport – lending them a vehicle for a drive! But what has to be disclosed to our car insurance company and would we be covered in the event of damage from a road crash?  We raised the ...

A road accident happens fast and is a traumatic experience. It may leave you shaken, injured and unable to think clearly. For those reasons, it’s a good idea to review what to do if you’re in a road accident now. Then, if you’re ever involved in a crash, it will be easier to respond correctly. After ...

Isuzu’s revered and trusted locally produced one-ton bakkie range has been a firm South African favourite over the past 40 years, delivering legendary performance, unbeatable reliability and impressive go-anywhere ability. And now, an adventurous 18-year-old model, nearly two decades of travelling the length and breadth of Sub-Saharan Africa and as far as Eastern Europe is set ...

The Arrive Alive website received the following email from a person suffering from Epilepsy: Email: Epileptics shouldn’t drive Dear Advocate. I have epilepsy for 35 years. I had many injuries and seizures. My personal view of epileptics driving is a big no-no. We as epileptics must not put other road users at risk by forcing to drive. I have ...

Question: I have heard that movable speed camera must manned and not left unattended, is that true? Apparently, it was implemented in Nelspruit and Malelane and after a while withdrawn due to the legal issues. Such a system has now been implemented in Witbank, 22 cameras, and is creating havoc. I traced 2 fines on the “pay ...

Where can I search for outstanding speed fines against my vehicle and my ID number? Although there are several websites which are run by the various contractors involved in speed trapping, there is no single website where this can be done and since there are more than 200 municipalities in South Africa this is a bit ...

Question: I spoke to you now. My dad did not produce his license when he got stopped and we read the ticket wrong so he has to appear in court on the 5th but he got sick and his in and out of hospital. Can I still pay through you? If yes I will send you ...

At the 2018 edition of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the coveted gold ribbon that marks out the “Best of Show” car was placed on the magnificent deep blue bodywork of a 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring berlinetta.The Italian masterpiece fought off competition from 209 cars, from 17 countries, on display on the eighteenth ...

Entries are now open for Honda Quest True Adventure 2018 – the ultimate adventure motorcycle competition, on the ultimate adventure motorcycle, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin. Do you have what it takes? We are looking for true adventure riders of Southern Africa. Men and women of courage who are adventurous, don’t shy away from physical and mental ...

Question: Good day. Is there any law to pedestrians and their allowed proximity to an intersection (robot)? My questions pertains to hawkers, beggars and also companies using 2+ up to 15 people at a time at busy intersections to do their marketing. Such actions clearly create distractions for motorists and i have seen accidents resulting from ...

Question: Is there a National standard for vehicle head light strength and glare? I see some guys go and fit aftermarket “Blue star” globes in their cars. These globes are about  R100 for 2 at XYZ and various spare shops. They claim to shine further than the normal globes. The problem is for the people around you that get blinded ...

Question: Hi, can anyone please tell me what are penalties for 3 to 4months late renewal of a vehicle license disc ?  Answer: The penalties for late licensing are calculated at 10% per month – with a maximum of 100% per annum. (Regulation 57(1) National Road Traffic Regulations) IN ADDITION the arrear licensing fees are calculated one-twelfth per month and are ...

If you’re thinking about selling your car, chances are you need to know what it’s worth, right? But how does one determine the value of one’s car when there are so many factors at play? And what is the difference between the book value and the market value? The motor trade commonly refers to the “book” ...

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and German Chancellor Angela Merkel presided over the fifth round of Chinese-German inter-governmental consultation in Berlin. Witnessed by Chinese and German government officials, the joint venture contract is entered into between Great Wall Motor Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as GWM) and BMW Holding B.V. (hereinafter referred to as BMW). According to ...

• Camp Jeep® 2018 will take place in Styria, Austria, from July 13 to 15. • The annual event is the largest in the Jeep® Owners Group (J.O.G.) calendar. • Stunning venue is currently playing host to the international media launch of the all-new Jeep Wrangler. • The most award-winning SUV range of all time will also take ...

Excellence is seldom instant and immediate. Especially in the auto world. But there are a couple of exceptions, including Haval – the luxury sub-brand of GWM. We’ll get there in just a minute. Now anyone old enough might remember that when Japanese cars first started going global five or so decades ago, they were hardly met with ...

Volkswagen Motorsport heads into its home race at Port Elizabeth’s Aldo Scribante Raceway with high hopes of delivering strong results for their legions of supporters. With the Volkswagen manufacturing plant down the road in Uitenhage, the Motorsport team is more determined than ever to give their fans something to cheer on 14th July. Going into the ...

• Stelvio Quadrifoglio makes its United Kingdom debut at the twenty-fifth “Festival of Speed 2018”. • By its side will be the showcar of the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team currently competing in the Formula 1 FIA World Championship with Marcus Ericsson and Charles Leclerc. • The “Festival of Speed” would not be complete without the Nürburgring ...

→ The Volkswagen AutoPavilion museum is calling all Bug lovers to come and ‚Meet the Beetles‘ this week → The oldest Beetle, the last Beetle built in Uitenhage as well as the most beautiful Beetle are on display at the National Arts Festival Uitenhage/ Grahamstown – Nestled on the university lawns between Lucas Avenue and the Albany ...

The Volkswagen Golf Mk1 was launched in Europe in 1974 as a successor to the iconic Beetle. Four years later, the front-wheel-drive hatchback, arrived in South Africa. In 2018, the Golf celebrates 40 years in South Africa. Volkswagen Golf Mk1Diesel Volkswagen Golf Mk1 Design work on the Golf began in 1971, with production starting in Germany in ...