Modern Car Tech Features Explained

EBD, AFS, AWD. These are some of the common vehicle jargon that swirls around in a steaming car conversation. While it is quite likely that you’ve heard of these innovative automotive acronyms before, you may not be completely aware of their implications. In part 1 of this series, we’ve broken down and explained some common automotive lingo you are likely to encounter, especially with the recent proliferation of safety, handling and luxury features.

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Modern Car Tech Features Explained

When browsing the interwebs for a new car you may come across many abbreviations for modern vehicle car features that are Greek to you. From ESA to AFS many common technical specs are lost on us, mere mortals. If you’re tired of Googling, we have put together a comprehensive list of vehicle lingo explained.

Your Guide To Car Brakes And Advanced Braking Technologies

Every vehicle’s safety depends heavily on its braking system, crucial for stopping the car and preventing accidents. This makes regular brake maintenance and repairs essential. Let’s dig deeper into the basics of car brakes, their functions, and how to spot issues before they become big, expensive problems.

Avoid Car Trouble By Checking For These 13 Symptoms

Most car owners are familiar with that sinking feeling when you encounter strange noises, vibrations or smells while driving. While it may be tempting to ignore bad car symptoms, doing so could leave you stranded on the side of the road or put you and other road users in significant danger. Some car troubles could also result in more expensive damage in the long term unless you intervene and get them looked at by a professional. In this article, we highlight 13 important car symptoms that you should never overlook.

Best Value For Money Used Cars In South Africa

Pre-owned, pre-loved, used – whatever they call it, not new cars are very popular in South Africa. If you were to buy a nearly new Merc or BMW, you would still pay those prices, but you will save a lot of money. The seller would have taken the depreciation knock that comes from driving a new car out of the showroom and the buyer will get a nearly new car for a lot less.

The Basics Behind Car Engine Power

A car engine is the heart of any vehicle, responsible for converting fuel into the power that moves the wheels. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll take a closer look at car engine power and how an internal combustion engine works with an explanation of the car engine measurement units – BHP, HP, kW and PS.

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Congratulations! You now live in South Africa. Whatever your reason for moving here, you will most likely need wheels. But how do you go about buying a car as a non-citizen in South Africa?