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Important Safety Checks For Your Car

Important Safety Checks For Your Car

20 Jul 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

Suzuki offers excellent warranty and service plans across its entire range of vehicles, but there are things each car owner should be doing regularly...

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How to evaluate a car’s safety

How to evaluate a car’s safety

16 Jul 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

No matter your budget, everyone wants to buy the safest car possible. The tricky part is knowing what to look for in terms of safety and also...

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AARTO 101: New road rules explained

AARTO 101: New road rules explained

14 Jul 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

AARTO has ‘officially’ come into being but will be a “phased in” programme according to Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula. Estimated reading time: 11...

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HOW THINGS WORK: Pretensioner [VIDEO]

HOW THINGS WORK: Pretensioner [VIDEO]

30 Jun 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

In this segment, we take a more in-depth look at the need for seatbelts and the vital role they play when we wear them. We learn more about the...

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How to drive safely in dense fog

How to drive safely in dense fog

19 Jun 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

Dense fog might not be a regular occurrence for many local drivers, but certain areas of SA are prone to mist or foggy conditions that can quickly...

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Uniquely South African driving tips

Uniquely South African driving tips

09 Jun 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

Most South African motorists know that we still have to do a lot of work when it comes to road safety. From ensuring laws are followed to maintaining...

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HOW THINGS WORK: Engine braking [VIDEO]

HOW THINGS WORK: Engine braking [VIDEO]

08 Jun 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

In this segment of How Things Work we look at engine braking, how it works and whether it can do damage to our vehicles. We also learn a few...

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HOW THINGS WORK: Clutch [VIDEO]

HOW THINGS WORK: Clutch [VIDEO]

24 May 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

In this segment of How Things Work Peter talks about a clutch and a torque converter. We see how they work in manual and automatic transmissions and...

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How to be a more decisive driver

How to be a more decisive driver

21 May 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

Being a decisive driver is not the same as being an aggressive driver. Knowing the difference and training yourself to be a more decisive driver will...

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4 reasons why you might have to wait a little longer for your favourite Suzuki

4 reasons why you might have to wait a little longer for your favourite Suzuki

17 May 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

If you’re struggling to get your hands on your new dream wheels, don’t despair. Here are a few reasons why your favourite Suzuki model might not be...

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How Things Work: Rotary Engines [VIDEO]

How Things Work: Rotary Engines [VIDEO]

30 Apr 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

Peter tells us about one of his favourite pieces of automotive technology, the Rotary Engine. We take a look at how the rotary engine works, how it...

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How to drive safely during a veld fire

How to drive safely during a veld fire

29 Apr 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

South Africa has some unique and challenging driving conditions. One of these is regular veld fires that can often obscure visibility and cause chaos...

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HOW THINGS WORK: Windscreens [VIDEO]

HOW THINGS WORK: Windscreens [VIDEO]

20 Apr 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

Peter explains the technology behind modern-day windscreens. We take a look at how windscreens have advanced over the years and how they are...

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[UPDATE] How To Prevent Pedestrian Accidents

[UPDATE] How To Prevent Pedestrian Accidents

17 Apr 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

Pedestrian accidents are a massive concern in South Africa due to poor infrastructure and excessively bad driving habits, but there are some things...

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How Things Work: Brake Discs & Pads [VIDEO]

How Things Work: Brake Discs & Pads [VIDEO]

09 Apr 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

In this episode, Peter gives us a breakdown of how disc brakes work. Estimated reading time: 8 minutes and 33 seconds.

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HOW THINGS WORK: CV Joints [VIDEO]

HOW THINGS WORK: CV Joints [VIDEO]

20 Mar 2021
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Brendon Carpenter

In this episode of How Things Work, we’re taking you through the ins and outs of the CV joint. A remarkable mechanical device that has allowed cars...

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