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  1. R

    2015 Ford figo fan belt

    Hi, hope you guys can help. I know nothing about cars. I have a 2015 (Old shape) Ford Figo Ambiante 1.4 (Petrol), No Ford dealership seems to want to tell me what type of fan belt my vehicle uses. Is there anybody that might know which fan belt my vehicle uses? I was told by Ford on my last...
  3. Lebogang95

    Remote Kill Switch For Car ? Recommendations ?

    I got a tracker for my car. But now I want a remote kill switch to stop potential hijackers on their tracks before they get far. Yes, I'm paranoid but this is my first car & this is South Africa. Also, I intend on not losing it. Not anytime soon anyway.
  4. C

    Renault Sandero Stepway - Any opinions and/or experience?

    Hi All I'm considering buying a Renault Sandero Stepway for my daughter, either new or low mileage. Does anyone have any experience with this car that they can share? I have not driven any Renault cars before and I've heard that parts have been be a problem, is this still the case? I'm...
  5. D

    Best car seat covers

    Hey guys As a recently new driver I've recently got myself a nice 2001 VW Polo but the seats are a little scruffy so I thought I'd throw some covers on them. With such a wide range available I'm lost as to which are good. I've seen a lot of stingray ones but which "models" of cover are the best...
  6. P

    Best time to sell your car?

    Hey guys, Thought I would get some opinions on this, what is the best time to sell your car and get a new one? Some people drive their cars until they are forced to sell, but at that point you get next to nothing for it and have put in a bunch more money on repairs, not to mention the...
  7. F

    Thoughts on a 2009 Volvo Xc60 3.0T Geartronic.

    Hey everyone. Can you please help me? What’s you thoughts on a 2009 Volvo Xc60 3.0T Geartronic. I was in an accident and the insurance payed out. Saw a 2009 Volvo Xc60 3.0T Geartronic at a dealership with just over 280 000km on the clock. Is it a great car to buy to use as a daily family car or...
  8. Bresder

    What's a good student car?

    Price within the range of R50k or below. Something that can also travel and also safe.
  9. GipsyD

    What is BMW's stand on 3rd party body modifications?

    Building on from the 335i post I created some time back... So my same friend is looking at getting an extended warranty with BMW South Africa on his second hand 335i Luxury Line. But like I said in the last post, he wants to upgrade it cosmetically (i.e. add a more "aggressive" M Style Body...
  10. Bresder

    Need to buy a car for a get around

    Considering a entry level car not expensive and probably low to maintain. Take in consideration a person. Second Hand, more like the price of a VW Golf Citi. Was/still considering one. Any suggestions or advise?
  11. GipsyD

    OEM M Sport Body Kit for F30 3 Series?

    One of my very good mates recently got a 335i Luxury Line (second hand, of course). He is more than pleased with the performance of the car, and especially the sound it makes from the rear end, but he feels that the Luxury Line body kit is too dull and subdued, and that it is hiding the car's...
  12. GipsyD

    Audi S3 SB vs Toyota GT86 vs Focus ST3 - Daily Driver

    Hi all First post here, so be gentle. I'm currently looking at replacing my daily driver (E87 135i M Sport Coupe) of 3 years, and have about R500-R600K to play with. I'm looking for something sporty, something that will put a smile on my face every time I get in and turn the key. I've narrowed...
  13. X88Bass

    I need a good 1st car under R70k?

    I don't know much about cars, i'd like some advise on which car to purchase under R70k for my first vehicle?
  14. RedViking

    Insurance Broker/Agent - Do they deserve the commission they ask?

    New laws apparently requires an agent/broker to get your written consent before they can charge/or continue to charge the additional broker fee and continue to give you a service. This fee you pay is about 10% of your premium, and additional to your premium. To justify the fee the broker...
  15. N

    Entry Level Cars

    Hi! If you had to go the option of brand new, what entry level cars would be a good option? Also, any strong feelings on the manual vs automatic divide?
  16. D

    Send a tow truck for your car...

    So last year I had a minor accident with my car and the steering rack broke. Insurance had it fixed after a bit of a fight. After about 2 months the new rack broke as well. The panel beaters messed me around for months and eventually I got the insurance guys involved again and it went in to get...
  17. M

    Broken Headlight Cover - Question

    Somebody backed into me (fairly gently it seems) and the cover of the left headlight broke. No other damage. After spending the morning phoning around, it seems I HAVE to replace the entire unit at a cost of R6000. Even the 'dodgy' spares guys are telling me this. Why is this? And does...
  18. RedViking

    GWM C10 - Clutch Spares - Advice needed

    Ave! My mom has a GWM C10 (it was given to her some years ago). It looks like her clutch plate will need to be replaced. GWM wants to charge her R4600 (not sure if VAT is included) for the part only and apparently there are no other options or clutch kits available (Thank you China!). I had the...
  19. Z

    Which Car to get?

    Good Day MYBB's As per thread title. I need to purchase a cheap run around vehicle, budget is R90K MAX. I have been searching for the pass few weeks and managed to come up with the following: 1. Light on Fuel 2. Reliable or cheap to fix i.e service cost. 3. Small and under 90K Km. 4. Will be...
  20. B

    White Car Touch-Up Paint Pen

    Hi everyone I would like to find out where I can buy a White Car Touch-Up Paint Pen? My car has a few scratches that I would like to repair, but I don't know where to buy this. Also if you know what the general price for these are that would be great? Thank you! Kind Regards
  21. D

    Rant: Why do we even have trade and retail values anymore?

    Good Day Everyone, I apologise that this is basically just a rant about the dodge dealings of car dealers in South Africa. I currently have a 2007 Mercedes Benz CLK 500. 125000km on the clock. Trade Estimate: R167000 Retail Estimate: R200000 I still owe R157000. I was looking to...
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