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  1. Q

    Ford Ecosport CamBelt

    Good morning I got a 2014 Ford Ecosport 1.5 TDCI Titanium and got 108K on the clocks. Dealers are asking a crazy price to replace te cambelt. How difficult is it to replace the cambelt? Reason I'm asking is that my father is a Mechanic, he used to have his own workshop but now works on...
  3. V

    Neighbour's Kid damaged my car

    Hi everyone, I'm new to MyBroadband so I'm not sure if I'm posting in the correct section. For years my neighbours have been these spiteful a-holes. They write on my walls, throw stones on my roof and most recently damaged my car. I've bought a new car about 3 weeks ago and guess what...
  4. J

    2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS A/T Service advise

    Greetings all, I want to ask for some advise from the community. End of the month we are going to service my car, change oil filter, air filter, plugs, oil change and atf change. Just a question on the oil change. The previous owner ran conventional oil in the car, and i plan to switch to...
  5. L

    Best 2nd hand car to buy under R150 k ???

    Good Day all I'm new to mybroadband so please don't be harsh if i may ask a dumb/repeated question here, i'm still figuring this out :p Im looking at buying a 2nd hand vehicle around the R150k mark. I have lined up quite few cars im looking at. Main focus is on Fuel economy...
  6. B

    Polo Vivo vs Hyundai i20. Which should I get?

    Hi all! I am going to be purchasing a second hand car soon, and I have been comparing the Polo Vivo and the Hyundai i20. Just wanted to hear your opinions as to which I should get and why. Please bear in mind that I will be getting an auto car, so this is a comparison between: 63 kW 1.4 VW...
  7. ABCpt

    Car registration

    So, I have a theoretical question. Lets say I stay in Gauteng, but need to work in Cape Town for a couple of months. While I'm in Cape Town I buy a new car. Can I register the car in Cape Town, on my Gauteng address, or does it need to be done in Gauteng?
  8. Chiller89

    2008 VW Golf CitiStorm - Low Mileage

    Make/Brand: VW Citi Storm (Golf Mk1) Color: Blue Year: 2008 Odometer reading: +-80900km Warranty: None Service history: Serviced regularly the entire time I have had it, +- every 10000km. I have proof of the last service done. Condition: Excellent Condition Extras: Alarm, Central Locking...
  9. D

    Rent-to-own vehicles for students?

    Hey guys, So the gist of it: I recently moved back to South Africa, therefore I had all of my belongings with me when I landed. Well as my luck would have it, within one hour of landing and packing my stuff onto a truck to go to my new apartment, I was robbed and beaten by 5 men armed with...
  10. RedViking

    Vehicle Rust Prevention

    I stay close to the coast. As you are aware most vehicles here start rusting at some point specially if they are not taken care off. What is the best way to prevent (or control) rust from happening and what are you using. • Rust Stop (RS-5) electronic equipment or similar. Does this...
  11. S

    Repair car or sell for scraps?

    Hello good people, my car was involved in an accident recently and I only had 3rd party insurance (didn't have comprehensive - lesson learned), and mine was insured at R20K which I would've gotten had it been a total loss. The repair quote came to R18K , my car is a 1997 Toyota conquest...
  12. Kevin Lancaster

    What's the longest you have owned one car?

    What's the longest you have owned one car, in terms of kms and years? Edit: Silly oversight from me - please include the car make and model, if you want to. Will be cool to see which cars are reliable.
  13. Kevin Lancaster

    Which company is the best for car insurance?

    Finding a balance between price, good service, and getting solid cover can be tricky when selecting a car insurance provider - who in your opinion, or experience, in the best?
  14. Z

    Financial Advice

    Good Day Fellow MYBB'ers I am in need of some financial advice and guidance. So here is the situation... So last year I bought a car from a dealer, last week I had a look on what is still owed and i saw that it is about R250 000 still that needs to be paid, I currently pay R4000 a month...
  15. Kevin Lancaster

    Would you give up your car for a self-driving vehicle or passenger drone?

    Would you give up your current car/bike if you were offered a self-driving car or an automated passenger drone (like the EHang 184)?
  16. P

    Car Aircon Repairs - Durban

    Hi Guys, I am looking to get my aircon repaired. I live in Durban and transportation is a problem while my car gets repaired so not looking to go too far. I know of a few good places in Pinetown but I am looking for somewhere a bit closer. Any suggestions on good places to take it in...
  17. G

    Returning a Used Cars within 7 day.

    Hi guys I bought a car over the weekend but it turns out there is a problem with the transmission. I know they'll probably offer to fix it and all, but I've lost faith in this car and just foresee me dealing with issue after issue with this car. So what the deal with the 7 day return? Are the...
  18. C

    Dealership swopped number plates

    Hi all, I am hoping someone here can help me. I bought a Fiesta Oct 2015 and received a number plate ending in LF; where in fact my license was supposed to be CX. In June, the dealership called me and explained. So I was fine with it and said they just have to change it as soon as...
  19. NeonNinja

    Gear or neutral at park?

    So my dad's always inculcated that car facing uphill, leave in gear 1. Facing downhill, reverse. Never did this for 4 years. Is it a precaution should handbrake fail?
  20. G

    Buying and Registering Cars without a SA Drivers Licence

    So according to all the online stuff I've managed to find, you do not need a drivers licence to buy a car. You need one to drive it, but not buy one. Has this changed? My father-in-law is not from SA and recently bought a vehicle from one of the big car dealerships, the bank approved, his...
  21. princeradebe

    To Sonic or not to Sonic

    So today I test drove the Chevrolet Sonic 1.6LS. Such a nice lil car, this is after driving the VW Polo Vivo 1.4. I am looking to purchase a car withing R100 000 and R130 000 range and the Sonic has more features than the Vivo but not much reviews on it. Anyone with experience on the car can...
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