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Winter is coming! The South African Weather Service is warning residents across the country of a large cold front that is expected to hit the country today. As many of us wait eagerly to watch the new Game of Thrones episode at the end of this week, South African motorists should be wary of getting…

Ever wondered what happens to cars that are seized by traffic police? What offences can get your car locked up, and what happens if your car is damaged in the process? Read on to find out! Impounding refers to the seizure of something, usually a vehicle, when it violates the law. The owners of these…

Generally when we buy cars, we just buy one – maybe two. One day we think, “It’s time to sell my car,” and when we get rid of that one, we buy a new car. But some people buy cars like the rest of us buy beers: “I’ll just get the one… Alright, maybe one…

#CarGoals are not only top priority on consumer bucket lists, but is also a hashtag brought into play by many celebrities such as musicians, sport stars and authors. Many car brands receive their public stamp of approval, through the endorsement of particular car models, by celebrities. Automotive brands have therefore revolutionised their vehicle marketing strategies,…

Need a quick-fix for that late-night sports car craving? Then it’s time to visit a car vending machine near you! No, this isn’t a scene from the new Blade Runner or the classroom doodlings of a daydreamy eleven-year old: this is real life. Companies around the world are building their own, working car dispensing buildings…

Yesterday, the celestial heavens treated millions of Americans to a once in a lifetime occurrence – a total solar eclipse. Now that the international excitement has died down, many South Africans are asking, “When do I get to see a solar eclipse?” It’s a day that will be remembered by Americans for a long time:…

Getting behind the wheel, starting the engine and placing the car in drive mode can be a daunting experience for learners pulling away on the road for the first time… You might therefore want a driving instructor who you can trust – someone who you’ll feel comfortable sitting next to, without feeling as though you’re…

Ford South Africa announced another safety recall yesterday, that affects all Ford Kugas. Worried the recall won’t fix your Kuga? Sell it through CarZar instead! Recall: Which Kugas Are Affected? The new recall affects all Kuga engine-types produced by Ford’s factory in Valencia, Spain, between July 2012 and June 2014. 7219 Ford Kugas are being…

Let the app do the searching, and you’ll do the parking and paying! Did you know that over 30% of all CBD traffic congestion within is due to people cruising for a parking? The time spent on finding parking in Cape Town’s congested City Centre can make drivers 30-minutes to 1-hour late for work, when…

UPDATED 1 October 2017: South Africa’s chances of hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup received a major boost this week when World Rugby endorsed their bid as the best of the three aspiring host nations. Before that though, the Springboks will have to duty at the 2019 installment of the 100 year-old tournament. Thousands of…