29.3.2019 04:40 pm

Another huge petrol hike expected on Wednesday

The hike is a result of stronger oil prices, increases in fuel taxes and a weaker rand.

The Automobile Association (AA) predicts another fuel price hike on Wednesday. The price of petrol is expected to rise by R1.28 a litre, diesel by 77 cents a litre, and illuminating paraffin by 56 cents per litre.

Fuel prices set to go up next month – AA

The price of petrol is predicted to increase by around 73 cents a litre, diesel by 92 cents and illuminating paraffin by 74 cents.

SA toll fees set to increase on 1 March – AA

According to AA, these increases will coincide with a likely increase to fuel prices in March.

Here’s how you can try to avoid car breakdowns

Getting stuck on the side of the road is an unnecessary nuisance.

81-year-old drives from Cape to London

She drove all the way from CPT to her daughter’s home in London in a 21-year-old Toyota Conquest nogal.

Best course of action in event of hijacking

Learn how to get out of the vehicle quickly and safely so that the interaction is over as quickly as possible.

Expect a bigger fuel price hike in March, says AA

The current data suggests a price increase of 43 cents a litre is in the works for petrol, and 62 cents for diesel.

Ford recalls 1.5 million F-150 bakkies for transmission issues

About 1.26 million of the affected cars were based in the United States and the remaining 221,000 in Canada.

Illegal street racers don’t have to put others at risk

Road racers practice their craft where others certainly can be harmed.

2019 Festival of Motoring set to be a four day extravaganza

Tickets for the event will be available in early April 2019.

Kids under 12 must buckle up

Having a child passenger restrained while driving is absolutely essential to ensure proper safety.

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi remains top car group

Toyota remained in third place last year with sales of 10.59 million vehicles, a figure that also includes trucks.

Think twice before you buy a car

Avoid mistake of basing affordability of a vehicle on the repayment only.

Cancelling car insurance could cost you a whole lot more than the initial saving

Overspending over the festive period coupled with an interest rate hike at the end of last year may leave many looking for opportunities to save.

Speed is not the only reason for carnage

There is no denying that the young man involved did a very stupid thing and I am not trying to condone what he did.

Mark and Gavin Cronje to square up at the Jaguar Simola Hillclimb

Neither Mark nor Gavin will accept one’s quicker, but score is expected to be settled.

Petrol prices set to go up, diesel down in February – AA

The current picture shows petrol increasing by around eight cents a litre, while diesel is set to drop by three cents and illuminating paraffin by nine cents.