Tag: motoring
Drivers risk fine if they break little-known animal Highway Code rule
Motorists are being warned of penalties this summer if they break a little-known animal Highway Code rule.
Motoring fine of £5k for incorrect use of indicators
Using indicators is a fundamental part of driving which can help to inform other road users and pedestrians of your intentions before you make a manoeuvre
Drivers are 'using air conditioning wrong' – and it's costing you more in fuel
Drivers have been warning by motoring experts that they're 'using their air conditioning' wrong in their car - and it could be adding to your fuel bill.
Drivers could be hit with a £130 fine for parking mistake
Parking on the street can often be a bit of a nightmare, especially if you live in a busy urban area
Full risks drivers face for ignoring traffic signs - including total driving ban
Failing to comply with traffic signs and road markings can mean drivers face serious consequences
Drivers losing thousands to ‘ghost broker' schemes - red flags to watch out for
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has warned that fake car insurance policies are being offered by 'ghost brokers' who leave victims out of pocket.
Drivers are just realising what dots on inside of car windows mean
It seems many drivers are only just learning the purpose of the black dots found around the edges of car windscreens after one person sought advice online.
Drivers only just learning what mystery buttons on car steering wheel actually do
Motorists have been left gobsmacked after finding out what some of the buttons on their steering wheels actually do - but others say it should be 'obvious'.
'Yellow box' driving rules that could lead to £130 fine
The yellow box junction is among the more common road markings in the UK, but many drivers may be unknowingly breaking the rules and risking a fine as a result.
The 4 driving offences that could significantly increase the risk of a fatality
The National Police Chiefs Council has highlighted four specific driving offences that could significantly increase the risk of a fatality.
Driver gets 'instant karma' after flipping off speed camera on road
A man has been hit with a fine after flipping off a seatbelt camera when driving with his girlfriend in the car - but his actions weren't the issue.
Car tax changes to hit drivers in days with new £620 charge
The new charges will come into force in April
Love At First Rev - Could Your Car Keep You In The Romantic Slow Lane?
Everyone knows that certain types of car have always been a by-word for certain types of people. Despite recent style developments, the Skoda and the Lada will perhaps forever be associated with the socks, sandals and cardigan-wearing brigade.
Electric Cars Are Growing In Popularity, But Will The Bubble Burst?
Cutting costs - Costing as little as 2p per mile to charge, the electric vehicle is extremely economical to run. And because their inner workings are a lot less complicated than a traditional combustion engine, electric cars are cheaper to maintain; it's...
'Chevrolet Is Leaving SA, Now What?' - SA Car Questions Answered
City Press motor expert Justus Visagie, with some help from car engineer Martin Pretorius, provides useful answers to your automotive questions.
