Car Safety

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What is stability control?

Stability Control has been touted as the most important automotive safety advancement since the seatbelt. Governments in North America, Europe and Australia have plans to make the technology compulsory on all new vehicles.

What’s all the fuss about hybrid cars?

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We are witnessing what the industry calls the gradual electrification of the motor car. That is, petrol engines are going to get smaller and electric motors will get bigger as battery technology and public recharge points improve.

What about personal car security?

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Theft of motor vehicles has come down in recent years but unfortunately this has been countered by an increase in theft from motor vehicles.

What is a written-off vehicle?

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Learn about repairable write-offs and understand what you’re getting in your used car.

The truth about pets in cars

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Are you buying a car for your family?

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The best cars for city driving

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With petrol prices climbing, tolls growing sky high and constant detours and roadwork, city driving can be a nightmare. However, most car owners don’t want to give up the convenience of owning a vehicle.

How safe are older cars?

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They don’t build ’em like they used to. That’s how old cars are generally described. But contrary to perception, there is a very good reason new cars deform more readily in a crash: it can save your life.