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Understanding CVT transmission: Smooth driving or slippery slope?

Let’s kick off with a quick translation: CVT stands for continuously variable transmission. Unlike traditional automatics with fixed gear ratios, CVTs use a pulley system to provide an infinite number of gear ratios. No gear-hopping or jerky shifting, just smooth and steady movement. This makes for a refined drive, especially in urban settings where traffic is as common as loadshedding.

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How to get a top resale value for your car

Buying a car in South Africa? That’s a whole vibe. But selling 1? That’s where the real strategy kicks in. Whether you’re upgrading to something fancier or just moving on, getting a good resale price is the name of the game. The good news? A few clever moves can boost your car’s second-hand value. And yes, insurance plays a bigger

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First-time car buyers: Your royal guide to getting on the road

Buying your first car? Lekker stuff! You’re 1 step closer to freedom, drive-thrus and traffic jams that are totally your own. But before you hit the open road, let’s make sure you’re clued up on the must-knows. From choosing the right car to getting the best cover, here’s your royal roadmap. Step 1: Budget like a boss Know what you

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Curry vs. stew: Who rules the winter kitchen in Mzansi?

Winter’s here and its proper cold. You know, the kind of cold where even the dogs are wearing jerseys, and your car windscreen turns into an ice rink. And what better way to warm up than with a hearty bowl of something lekker? Enter: The age-old showdown… Curry vs stew. In true South African style, we’re taking a cheeky look

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Protecting your car in winter: The king’s cold weather checklist

Brrr… Is that a frostbite warning or just another winter morning ? As the temps drop, your car feels the chill too. From flat batteries to foggy windscreens, winter can wreak havoc on your trusty ride. Here’s how to keep your chariot roadworthy and royally protected this winter. Winter’s top car problems The king’s winter car care checklist Emergency essentials

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Is your policy pink-proof? How life changes affect your insurance

Life’s big moments can bring a lot of joy, and a lot of change. Think about it… Getting married, buying a house, having a baby (or another baby), starting a job, turning your hobby into a side hustle… All of these life changes affect every nook and cranny of your world.   But while you’re adjusting to your new normal,

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The real cost of insurance fraud

Fudging a few details. Exaggerating your claim. Forgetting to mention something ‘minor.’ It might not feel like fraud, but that’s exactly what it is. And insurance fraud, no matter how small, can have big consequences. The consequences we’re talking about aren’t only going to affect the person committing the fraud… They affect everyone. Let’s talk about the real cost of

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The truth about third party car insurance

Hey, we get it. There are some stages in life when comprehensive car insurance just feels like it’s financially challenging … It’s not like you don’t want to get it, and you’d prefer to have it, but it seems out of your price range. So, when you stumble across the king’s royal third party car insurance, you think, ‘What a

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5 Facts about portable possessions you can breeze through

Your handbag, laptop, smartwatch, jewellery, sunglasses, and even that perfume you splurged on that’s in your gym bag right now… These items are valuable, and for the most part, they go where you go. You’re not worried, because you’ve taken out home contents insurance for all the things in your home and you’ve got comprehensive car insurance for when those

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How to save on car insurance without reducing your cover

When your budget gets a bit tight it’s only natural to look at what needs to go out the window. But do you know how often we weed out the necessary expenses instead of making a few smart trims here and there? Take car insurance, for instance. You see, car insurance is often 1 of the first places people look

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