If you’re in need of funds to solve a cash flow problem or to handle unforeseen expenses, pawning your car could be the right solution for you. Taking a loan against the value of your car is a fast and easy way to get a lump sum of cash. And because your vehicle is used…

Choosing to buy a car is a major financial decision. So what’s the best approach, financially speaking? Should you opt for a brand spanking new motor vehicle, or go for a good second-hand car? Here we consider the pros and cons of buying new versus old, to help you make a decision. Once you own…

Pawning a motor vehicle is an attractive option, especially if you need cash right away or have difficulty getting a loan from a traditional lender, such as a bank. However, you may wonder if pawning a car in South Africa is safe. Here we consider what’s involved. The modern pawnbroking industry Historically, pawnbrokers have a…

Considering a new car and wondering which is the cheapest option? Thanks to competition at this end of the market, there are a number of alternatives to choose from. Here we provide an introduction to six of the most affordable new cars currently available in South Africa, each priced at under R130 000. Quoted prices…

In South Africa’s tough economic climate, many people are struggling to make ends meet. Whether it’s to pay your bills and utilities, or to cover unexpected business or medical expenses, pawning your car is an easy way to get cash fast. It’s also an option even if, along with millions of other South Africans, you…

South Africa’s economy is on the skids. A combination of poor governance, irrational policy making and endemic corruption is close to forcing ratings agency to downgrade South Africa’s sovereign credit rating to junk. Junk status equates to more costly borrowing and soaring inflation rates. Food, fuel and retail goods continue to skyrocket in price, leaving…

Technology is rapidly changing our world. The age of apps, bots and machines is no more evident than in the innovation and design of a fleet of futuristic vehicles. In the not too distant future, you and I will be travelling at speed in the likes of automated pods, self-driving shuttles, flying cars and buses…

With technology revolutionising personal transportation at a rapid pace, we can expect to see major advancements on our roads in the next few years – from biometric access and car-to-car communication, to digital window displays and in-vehicle internet connectivity. Here’s a round-up of what you can expect from the vehicles of 2017 and beyond. Self-driving…

You might think that pawning something as valuable as a car or another vehicle is difficult, risky or even potentially illegal. You may also think it entails a slow or complicated application process. The good news is that these are all misconceptions. Car title loans are actually quick and easy to obtain. And with accredited…

Many assets appreciate in value with time. Unfortunately, a car isn’t one of them. A new vehicle loses as much as 20 percent of its resale value as soon as you drive it off the car lot. With each passing year, the vehicle will continue to lose some of its trade value. There’s not much…