Wheel Alignment vs Balancing: Which Does Your Car Need?
If your car pulls to one side, the steering wheel sits off-centre or the tyres wear unevenly, ask for an alignment check. If the steering wheel or…
Vehicle Advice
Brake Pedal Vibrating? What South African Drivers Should Check
A vibrating brake pedal can be ABS operation or a brake, tyre, wheel or suspension fault. Learn the safe response.
Flooded Road Ahead? What South African Drivers Should Do
A flooded road is not worth the risk. Learn when to turn around, what to do if water rises around your car, and why you should never…
ABS Warning Light On? What South African Drivers Should Do
If your ABS warning light stays on after the engine starts, the anti-lock braking system may be unavailable. Your normal brakes may still work, but the wheels…
Ford Ranger Brake-Boost Recall: 5,387 Vehicles in SA
Certain 2025 and 2026 Ford Rangers are subject to brake-boost recall 25S77. Check your VIN and arrange the free update.
ADAS Windscreen Calibration in South Africa: What Drivers Need to Know
If your car has a camera behind the rear-view mirror, replacing the windscreen may require ADAS recalibration. This realigns and checks the camera against the vehicle maker…
Battery Warning Light On? What South African Drivers Should Do
If the red battery-shaped warning light stays on after the engine starts or comes on while driving, treat it as a charging-system fault, not simply a request…
Windscreen Wipers in South Africa: A 5-Minute Safety Check
A practical five-minute check for windscreen wipers, washer jets and washer fluid before South Africa’s summer rain.
Tyre Tread Depth in South Africa: How to Check It Safely
Your tyres need enough tread to clear water, maintain grip and respond predictably when you brake or steer. South African motorists should inspect all four tyres regularly,…
How to Check Brake Fluid Safely: A South African Guide
Answer first: Park safely on level ground, switch the engine off, locate the brake-fluid reservoir using your owner manual, and read the level through the translucent container…
How to Check Engine Oil Safely: A South African Guide
Answer first: Park on level ground, switch the engine off, follow the waiting time in the vehicle owner manual, wipe and fully reinsert the dipstick, then confirm…
How to Jump-Start a Car Safely in South Africa
Flat battery? Follow the safe jumper-cable order, avoid costly mistakes and know when to call roadside assistance.
Car Overheating in South Africa: What to Do Safely
Temperature warning or steam from the bonnet? Follow these safe steps, avoid burns and know when to call roadside recovery.
Hailstorm Car Safety in South Africa: What Drivers Should Do
A South African guide to protecting your car before hail, driving safely during a storm and documenting damage afterwards.
Hit a Pothole? What South African Drivers Should Check
Hit a pothole in South Africa? Follow this practical safety, inspection, evidence and claims checklist before driving on.
Car Recall in South Africa: What Owners Should Do
A practical South African checklist for confirming a vehicle recall, booking the authorised repair and keeping proof.
Audi Q3, Hyundai Santa Fe and Hino 700 Recall in SA
Three new South African vehicle safety recalls affect 235 Audi Q3 vehicles, 162 Hyundai Santa Fe MX5 HEV SUVs and 482 Hino 700 trucks. The National Consumer…
South Africa’s Opt-Out Registry: What Motorists Need to Know
When South African motorists can use the new National Opt-Out Registry and what changes for dealer marketing.
Volkswagen Amarok Recall: 291 Vehicles in South Africa
Volkswagen is recalling 291 Amarok bakkies in South Africa over a spare-wheel winch cable risk. Check your VIN and act safely.
Suzuki Grand Vitara Recall: 543 Vehicles and the Fuel Warning Light
Information checked: 1 October 2026. Answer first: Suzuki Auto South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd is recalling 543 Grand Vitara vehicles in South Africa because the low fuel…
