The MD of Group1 Motors Discussed The SA Motor Industry and Measures Implemented
Posted by Group1 Cars on 27 May 2020 under Blog
The MD of the Group1 Motors Group, Marcel Swanepoel, is reaching out to offer insight into the current and future state of the motor industry in South Africa. He discusses measures taken and to be implemented to address the current challenges, stakeholder and customer needs moving forward. Watch this video and join in the conversation.
Stay Safe During COVID-19 With Good Car Hygiene
Posted by Group1 Cars on 13 May 2020 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars
Keeping Your Car Hygienic: What To Clean
We may not be driving around as much as normal during the coronavirus lockdown but even so, your car is a hot spot for disease-causing germs. Whether you drive to work every day or once a week grocery shopping, car hygiene is of the utmost importance.
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The Best Uber Cars in South Africa
Posted by Group1 Cars on 29 Apr 2020 under Blog, Car Buying Tips
Which Cars Are The Best For Uber?
So you’re looking to buy an Uber Car and become your own boss driving your own car in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth or Durban. To help you on your way there are a number of factors to consider when choosing the Best Uber Cars for Sale in South Africa. These, in no particular order, are as follows:
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Check Engine Light – A Sign You Will Spend Money
Posted by Group1 Cars on 02 Apr 2020 under Blog
Check Engine Light
That ‘check engine’ light is like being told the guy with the mask is phoning from inside your house. Something is wrong, but until they put the decoding machine in, you don’t know what or how much it will cost.
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Staying Safe in Your Car is Mostly Common Sense
Posted by Group1 Cars on 02 Mar 2020 under Blog, General, Group 1 Cars
Women Have A Higher Risk Of Being Unsafe In Their Cars
All South Africans are vulnerable to crime, but women are most at risk. And that risk becomes greater when a woman is driving. It is not that women are bad drivers – they are not. A woman in a car, or approaching her car or getting out of her car is visible to the predator out there. Most predator violations are opportunistic crimes. They strike when they have the opportunity to do so.
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Making Sure Oil’s Well In Your Engine
Posted by Group1 Cars on 17 Feb 2020 under Blog, General
Facts And Myths About Car Oil
I am going to tell you something and then you can forget it immediately. Say your car uses SAE 5W-30 oil. What do those letters and number mean? SAE stands for the Society of Automotive Engineers. The W stands for winter, so the number before W represents the viscosity of the oil when cold. The last number, in this case, 30, is the viscosity at normal operating temperature. So your oil will be thin enough to allow your car to start normally, even on a cold morning, and it will have the optimal viscosity for fuel consumption and wear protection when the engine is warm.
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Tips on Avoiding Accidents on our Dangerous Roads
Posted by Group1 Cars on 03 Feb 2020 under Blog, General
Make You Dtay Safe And Accident Free
Avoiding accidents
It is no accident that we have so many crashes on our roads. Many of our fellow South Africans drive like drunk lemmings at the best of times, and even worse when they are drunk. Which is often. You cannot control how other people drive or how roadworthy their cars are, but here are some tips on what you can do to keep yourself and our roads safer.
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Is This Car Affordable? 5 Ways to Tell.
Posted by Group1 Cars on 20 Jan 2020 under Blog, Car Buying Tips
Identifying Which Cars Are Really Affordable
If you’re planning to shop around for an affordable vehicle in South Africa in 2020, we have excellent news – there are plenty of great options on offer from Group1 Cars dealerships throughout the country. However, when you’re faced with this amount of choice, it can become a bit of a headache to figure out which pre-owned vehicle is right for you. After all, when you drive that car, bakkie or SUV off the lot, it needs to suit your lifestyle, not the other way around.
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A Summary Of The Different Gearbox Options
Posted by Group1 Cars on 17 Jan 2020 under Blog, Car Buying Tips, General, Group 1 Cars
Gearbox Options Explained
You are scrolling through Group1cars for your next ride and everything looks great, but what does MT and AT and AMT mean? CVT and DCT? Let’s have a look.
MT stands for manual transmission and was the original way to transfer engine power to the wheels optimally, according to the speed of the car. The driver pushes in the clutch pedal to manually disconnect the transmission from the clutch plate, selects a gear, releases the clutch again to engage the selected gear. Until quite recently this was the most efficient way to change gears, and many drivers still believe it gives the most driver engagement.
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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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