Another day, another recall… Does it seem like there’s a new safety recall every other week? With causes ranging from engine fires to manipulating emissions data, almost every major manufacturer has had to recall a vehicle recently. Following the latest recalls (according to the KIA Motors SA website, Kia is the latest manufacturer to call…

The next thing you know, there’s a truck next to you and even more difficult to stomach, driving on your behind… But let’s face it, you have to come to terms that as a motorist, you will face trucks on the road – especially in major cities such as Cape Town and Sandton. CarZar.co.za provides…

Love them or hate them, motorists have an obligation to ensure the safety of other road users they share the tarmac with. After the Argus was cancelled earlier this year due to poor weather conditions, cyclists across the country and the world were left distraught that their favourite race had been so unceremoniously called off….

Back pain or leg pain while driving your car doesn’t always mean “go to the doctor”, although booking an appointment with your local chiropractor tampa or a similar chiropractor in your area might be a good idea if your back pain persists when not driving. Back pain can be caused by many things, but when…

Mother Nature is a moody lady: one minute the sun can be shining, and the next… the heavens open. Flash floods can put you and the your family in danger. At CarZar, we buy cars but we also care about our customers safety. We’ve put together a list of road safety tips and tricks for…

There are thousands of incidents reported on South Africa’s roads every day. These incidents come in many forms, including accidents, breakdowns and hijackings, and according to the AA, each needs to be handled in a different way if you want to get out of the situation unscathed. Read on to find the steps you should…

While the autonomous cars and other future automotive technologies will make driving safer for all road users, these advancements are still years off. In the meantime, what can you can do to keep yourself, your car and your loved ones safe on the roads? Don’t worry, there is something: defensive driving. Related: Surviving SA’s Roads:…

Tips for safe driving on the highway Getting anywhere fast in South Africa means taking the highway, but the added speed and volume of cars present of the country’s main motorways means that there is an increased chance that something could go wrong. According to the Automobile Association of South Africa, there are a number…

Your palms are sweaty, your knees are weak and your arms are heavy. No, you’re not Eminem: it’s a Saturday night, you were driving home from meeting your friends – and you’ve just been stopped at a roadblock. Even when you’ve done nothing wrong, being stopped by a traffic officer is enough to make most…

The Automobile Association of South Africa came up with an easy acronym to keep track of the different elements of the trip: FLOWER. FLOWER stands for: Fuel Lights Oil Water Electrics Rubber Note: something that isn’t mentioned in the acronym is the importance of regularly servicing and maintaining your car. Your car should have had…