
Brendon Carpenter
Brendon Carpenter is the national Suzuki Brand Manager. The newly married Brendon joined the car industry in 2010 and finds the excitement of launching new models exhilarating. He enjoys learning about the creation of new models - from concept to production, marketing and sales - and watching them in action with customers; in short, as he puts it, “the entire vehicle lifecycle”. He’s passionate about everything to do with cars, bikes and 4x4s and, unsurprisingly, the Jimny is his favourite model because it will “still be SUPER cool in 30 year's time and show the ‘bigger, tougher, more expensive’ 4x4's how it's done.” He an off-road fanatic and loves adventuring in the outdoors - hunting for geocaches, going scuba diving and taking his motorbike out.
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How to evaluate a car’s safety
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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How to drive safely in dense fog
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...
Uniquely South African driving tips
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...
HOW THINGS WORK: Engine braking [VIDEO]
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...
HOW THINGS WORK: Clutch [VIDEO]
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...
How to be a more decisive driver
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...
How Things Work: Rotary Engines [VIDEO]
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...
How to drive safely during a veld fire
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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Peter explains the technology behind modern-day windscreens. We take a look at how windscreens have advanced over the years and how they are...
How To Prevent Pedestrian Accidents | UPDATED
Pedestrian accidents are a massive concern in South Africa due to poor infrastructure and excessively bad driving habits, but there are some things...
How Things Work: Brake Discs & Pads [VIDEO]
In this episode, Peter gives us a breakdown of how disc brakes work.
HOW THINGS WORK: CV Joints | VIDEO
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...
HOW THINGS WORK: Exhaust Part 2 [VIDEO]
Continuing on from our previous episode on the modern exhaust Peter takes a look at two components in particular and goes into some more detail on...
HOW THINGS WORK: Exhaust [VIDEO]
From poisonous gasses to catalytic reduction devices, Peter dissects the parts of a modern exhaust to show exactly which components go into it and...
HOW THINGS WORK: Holiday travel tips [VIDEO]
Peter chats about a few of the safety tips we should be thinking about and checking on before travelling longer distances and includes a handy...
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