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Highway Driving vs City Driving: Which Is Better For A Car?
Posted by Group1 Cars on 29 Mar 2022 under Blog, BMW 3 Series, Car Buying Tips, Clio, Fiesta, General, Group 1 Cars, Ranger, Up!, Volkswagen
Which type of driving is better for your car?
Have you ever asked yourself which is better for your car: highway driving or city driving? When it comes to purchasing a used car, this is an important question to consider since one type is less taxing on a vehicle than the other, which can actually damage it more over time. The answer might surprise you!
Is Highway Driving Better For A Car Than City Driving?
Sometimes referred to as motorway driving or highway mileage vs town mileage, there are many differences in how the two types affect a vehicle. With that in mind, is highway driving bad for your car? It is a common question since it would be easy to assume highway driving is worse with travelling further and faster.
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The Four Most Popular Car Shapes People Buy
Posted by Group1 Cars on 21 Mar 2022 under Blog, Car Buying Tips, General, Group 1 Cars
Which cars are people buying the most?
When is it an SUV and when a crossover? What’s the difference between a convertible and a cabriolet? Is a two-door sedan a coupé? It all can be rather confusing. There are a number of main car shapes, and those shapes became popular because they fulfilled a specific driving need. So, you ask, why would someone need a tank-sized 4×4 SUV when they only use it to drop the kids at school and go to the mall? There is actually a logical answer to that, but we will get to that.
When you go looking for a car, there are four main shapes to thinks of, with variants in each shape.
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Used VW Cars For Sale – Part 6: VW Commercial Vehicles
Posted by Group1 Cars on 04 Mar 2022 under Volkswagen
Part 6: VW Commercial Vehicles
Business owners looking to add to their fleet are in great hands with our range of used VW commercial vehicles. Few car brands offer the same level of quality, versatility and affordability as German engineering continues to do.
If you’re a business owner searching for used VW cars for sale in South Africa, you have come to the right place. Read more about the various options when looking to buy a used VW commercial vehicle.
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Five Things To Consider When Buying Your First Car
Posted by Group1 Cars on 17 Feb 2022 under Blog, Car Buying Tips
First-time car buy tips
You have just started work or varsity and you need a car. Whether your folks help you or you are going it alone, buying your first car requires some careful thought. Logic says you need to buy the cheapest thing you can find or afford, but logic will not be driving. You will be.
For sure money is an issue and you will be limited on what you can spend. So let’s work out a set of minimum criteria – the bare bones of what your new car should be. For starters, it will not be new, because there is a huge premium to pay on a brand new car. There is incredible value to be found in the second-hand market if you know where to look and keep a cool head.
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A Handy List Comparing Parts Of Similar Cars
Posted by Group1 Cars on 28 Jan 2022 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars
Car parts comparison
For most of us, when we buy a car, we look with our heart – sort of fall in love. Then we look at the purchase price to see if we can afford it. Nothing kills off love as much as not being able to afford the first date. Eventually, we settle for a car we can afford and convince ourselves that this is actually our true love. Okay, some just put the key in and vroom off, but you get the drift.
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The EVs Are Coming, But Who, Why And What Are They?
Posted by Group1 Cars on 10 Jan 2022 under Blog, General
The why, what and who of EVs
All EVs have the benefit of regenerative power, which means they generate power when you break or go downhill. They are also aimed at specific urban driving distances.
EV is a collective term for three main kinds of vehicles, the PHEV, HEV and the BEV. There is also an FCEV or hydrogen power, but this one is probably slightly further down the line.
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Used VW Cars For Sale – Part 5: VW Transporters
Posted by Group1 Cars on 29 Dec 2021 under Car Model History, Car Reviews, Volkswagen
Part 5: VW Cars – Transporters
It should come as no surprise that more people are searching for quality used VW cars for sale as the German automaker continues to impress. Through continued investment in technology and exceptional engineering, they have produced some of the most popular and successful cars on the market today.
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Essential Equipment To Have In Your Car For Emergencies
Posted by Group1 Cars on 10 Dec 2021 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars
Tools and equipment to keep in your car incase of a breakdown or emergency
Every car should have basics in case of a breakdown and every driver should know how to use those basics. The further away from civilisation you move, the more comprehensive your basics should be. But even in the biggest cities, you will travel in areas that seem pretty empty and you would want to be totally empty if you get a flat tyre. The difference between the good and the not-good Samaritan will only become apparent when they are very close to you.
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Why It’s Vital To Fit The Best Type Of Tyres For Your Car
Posted by Group1 Cars on 24 Nov 2021 under General, Group 1 Cars
Which tyres are the best for YOUR car?
If you consider that tyres are the only contact your car has with the road, choosing the best types of tyres becomes a crucial process. As a car owner, road safety and tyre care should be your main priority so it’s important to maintain them properly and understand how they work.
Changing car tyres is something we all have to do at some point but with so many brands on the market, finding the best types of tyres can be quite a challenge. Not everyone is a tyre specialist and motorists are easily overwhelmed by the differences in quality and price.
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The Pre-Owned Sedan – Best Value For Money Buy
Posted by Group1 Cars on 10 Nov 2021 under Blog, Car Buying Tips, Car Reviews, General, Group 1 Cars
Best value for money cars for sale? Sedans.
Change creates opportunity. Let’s consider the fate of the compact sedan and the incredible value for money opportunity it offers the buyer like you – looking for a great pre-owned car with all the features you would want.
In the recent past, the sedan has increasingly been replaced by the more popular configurations, the SUVs and the hatch. It is almost a fashion thing rather than a practical thing. I test drove a Hyundai Elantra recently and was very impressed. It is a smart-looking car, roomy and luxurious, with an enormous boot. It had all the nice features today’s discerning driver could wish for. But it was not always thus.
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