8 Great Reasons to Love Your Car (#8 Is an Eye-Opener)
Love your car. Don’t treat it like a red-headed stepchild. It’s a valuable asset that makes your life a lot better. The next time you feel bad about your ride, read this list for a positive reminder. 1. Your car protects you. Your car is a set of body armor on wheels. Could you imagine flying through the air at […]
10 Things we love about cars
There’s no end, any more than there’s an end to roads or speed or the joy of movement. But 10 reasons seems like a good start. 1. Sunday Cruise Not every drive has to be a serious exercise in proper form and the perfect cornering line. Sometimes, when the weather’s good and the traffic’s barely […]
10 Fuel Saving Tips To Get You Through the Month
1. Treat Your Car to Some TLC A well-tuned engine can improve fuel economy, so follow your car manufacturer’s recommendation on servicing making sure to check your tyre pressure regularly. (every two weeks should do it). The lower the tyre pressure, the more fuel your car will use. 2. Make fewer trips Try to avoid […]
YOU MAY NOT REFUSE A BREATHALYZER OR BLOOD TEST
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in South Africa. “A traffic officer, appointed as a peace officer in terms of section 334 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (GKR. 159 Government Gazette 6295 2 February 1979, as amended) has for purposes of the CPA the same powers as a police officer. […]
How to Present Your Firearm at a Roadblock (and not get shot)
If you have a firearm in your vehicle, you need to ensure that you present it in a non-confrontational, peaceful manner. Here are some tips to help you handle the situation calmly:
Formal “Blue Light” Protocol for motorists developed by JPSA and RTMC
Not many South Africans would feel comfortable pulling over to the side of the road at night at the request of a car flashing blue lights. At the same time we know that ignoring the instructions of a police officer is an offence. Where does that leave you, driving home alone at night with blue […]
Your guide to stopping at roadblocks
A police force tainted by unscrupulous cops makes stopping at roadblocks nerve wracking and sometimes even dangerous. Knowing how to handle the situation can go a long way towards protecting yourself and your family. Howard Dembrovsky, the national chairperson of the Justice Project South Africa, advises the following: Only stop if it’s safe for youIf […]
8 best ways to protect your car in hot weather
We all know that the sun gives off UV light that damages our skin, but do you also know that it can damage your car? Living in Singapore where the summer season is all year round, you need to be better prepared to protect your beloved car from sun damage! 1. Use windshield sun shade. […]
Braaied Crayfish
Serves 4 4 crayfish Garlic Butter half a bulb of garlic salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste olive oil, to drizzle 125g butter zest and juice of 1 lemon 30g fresh parsley, finely chopped how many tbsp? lemon wedges, to serve Method Cut the crayfish in half. Clean, remove the vein, rinse and pat […]
10 Ways To Make Your Brakes Last Longer
One of my favourite recipes from Jan Braai’s new soft cover edition of his first book Fireworks. The bone and the nice layer of fat make this cut ideally suited to a slow and gentle braai and those same two reasons make this a very tasty cut of meat. While you can braai a lamb […]
