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The Best Time to Buy a Car in 2020
Posted by Group1 Cars on 03 Jan 2020 under Blog, Car Buying Tips, General, Group 1 Cars
Top Tip: When To Buy That New Car
Buying a new car is a double-edged sword if ever there was one – it’s extremely exciting, but it can also be rather nerve-wracking to make such a big investment. As such, it makes sense to evaluate all your options very carefully before you sign on the dotted line and drive off in your new vehicle.
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How to Avoid Smash & Grabs This Holiday
Posted by Group1 Cars on 20 Dec 2019 under Blog, Group 1 Cars
A Few Tips On Avoiding Smash & Grabs During The Holidays
T’is the season to be jolly and happy holidaymakers are crowding onto South African roads to make their way to their vacation destinations. However, as the roads get busier, so to do the frequency of opportunistic crimes increase. Smash-and-grab incidents occur throughout the year, but it’s even more prevalent around the festive season. Fortunately, there are ways to safeguard your car and belongings.
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The EV Revolution: Is RSA Ready To Adapt?
Posted by Group1 Cars on 17 Dec 2019 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars
Will Electric Vehicles Become The New Norm In SA?
Sustainability is a topic that is on everyone’s lips of late, and with good reason – our planet’s natural resources are under severe pressure and something needs to change if we wish to call Earth our home for much longer. This is why the EV (electric vehicle) revolution is such a big part of the planning for automakers around the globe.
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Tips For Getting Your Car Ready for the Holidays
Posted by Group1 Cars on 09 Nov 2019 under General, Group 1 Cars
How To Get Your Car Ready For The Holidays
It seems every summer half of South Africa gets into their cars to visit the other half, who tend to live quite far away. Every year is the same lament of the terrible toll on our roads. There is nothing you, the responsible driver, can do about the behaviour of others. You can keep an eye out for inebriated pedestrians, drive defensively and take regular rest stops.
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Need Help Fixing A Tyre Puncture?
Posted by Group1 Cars on 27 Oct 2019 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars
Tips TO Fix A Flat Tyre
Everyone knows that ‘prevention is better than cure’ but sometimes things are simply out of our control. In the motoring world, a tyre puncture is always a possible outcome whether you drive on urban roads or going off-road. Even if you are the most careful driver, you can’t always avoid getting a tyre puncture.
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Our Group1 Write Up: Honda Civic Type R
Posted by Group1 Cars on 23 Oct 2019 under Civic, Honda
Honda Civic Type R
A Sports Compact is a class of car which is based on a production model but offers sportier features, looks and handling. It is a vehicle class which is dominated worldwide by the Honda Civic Type R, which is why the Used Honda Civic Type R Vehicles for Sale at Group1 are always in high demand. There are 5 model variants which have been manufactured and sold globally, which each one having limited or special editions which has further expanded the range. Each Honda Civic Type R Model Variant is based on a generation of standard Hond Civic Vehicles which are classified as follows:
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Our Group1 Write Up: Volkswagen Golf GTI
Posted by Group1 Cars on 17 Oct 2019 under Golf GTI, Volkswagen
Volkswagen Golf GTI
The Golf was originally designed to replace the iconic VW Beetle, but because of the massive success of the vehicle within two years of its launch Volkswagen also launched the first Golf GTI model variant. It was an instant hit and ever since then, a thriving Used VW Golf GTI Used Cars market was established. Today is no exception and all of the Used Golf GTI for Sale at Group1 are quickly snapped up by the vehicles avid fan base.
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Seven Pre-owned SUVs To Think About
Posted by Group1 Cars on 03 Oct 2019 under Asx, Car Buying Tips, Car Reviews, Ecosport, Ford, Group 1 Cars, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, X-Trail
Seven Great SUVs
There is no such thing as a typical SUV. Some are bigger, some are rather cramped. Some are a bit too grand for anything but parking on a pavement, while some are at home in the bush. You cannot really compare cheap with cheap or large with large and get a meaningful answer.
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Getting To Grips With Traction Control
Posted by Group1 Cars on 20 Sep 2019 under Blog
The Importance of Traction and Driving
Regardless of the car you drive, traction is important as without friction between your car tyres and the road surface, you won’t be able to go anywhere. According to Continental, “Overall, traction control is meant to maximize your forward or reverse tractive capabilities.”
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Versatile Kia K2700 Makes Light Work Of Any Task
Posted by Group1 Cars on 28 Aug 2019 under Car Model History, Car Reviews, Kia
The Kia K2700 Workhorse
Looking for a new or used truck to meet all of your load-bearing needs? You’ve come to the right place as we take a closer look at the reliable, practical and economical Kia K2700. Specially designed for carrying all sorts of loads, the Kia K2700 is suitable for various situations and applications. Whether you’re transporting goods, moving house, run a gardening service or helping with any heavy lifting, it is the best choice you’ll ever make.
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