The Good, The Bad and the Freaken' Awesome!

You hear the scrape before you see it.

That sound is enough to make any driver’s heart sink. Then comes the inspection. Is it a light scratch you can sort out yourself, or is the damage deeper than it looks? And the question: “How much is this going to cost?”

Fortunately, not every scratch needs the same treatment. Knowing the difference could save you an unnecessary trip to the panel beater and a whole lot of stress...

A scratch on the bumper. A dent from a trolley. A stone chip on the bonnet.

They might all look small, but how do you know whether your Scratch & Dent benefit can help?

Here’s what to keep an eye (or an ear) on...

The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, you open the window to take in a deep breath of beautiful spring air and...

Achoo.

Your allergies start playing up.

Pollen is the main seasonal trigger, while year‑round culprits like dust mites, mould, and pet dander can cause similar allergic rhinitis symptoms. These include congestion, a runny nose, and watery eyes.

Fortunately, there are a few practical habits that can help...

The bags are packed. The padkos is prepared. The playlist has been debated at length.

Everyone's ready to start the road trip.

Except, perhaps, your car.

A few simple checks in the days leading up to you leaving can help you avoid potential trouble when you're hundreds of kilometres from home...

Picture the scene: you're driving along as normal, everything is fine, when suddenly a warning light appears on your dashboard.

What do you do? Ignore it and hope it disappears? Panic? Or try to figure out what your car is trying to tell you?

Dashboard symbols can vary between brands and models, so your owner’s manual should always be your first reference. International standards do, however, ensure that many warning symbols are recognizable across different makes.