Over the decades, a number of memorable car advertisements have tickled South Africans’ fancy, inspired nostalgia, impressed us with stunning local scenery or even caused our hearts to swell. Here we feature some of the most popular and entertaining South African car adverts ever. Corsa Lite Who could forget the funny duo of Raj1 and…

Unfortunately, cash-flow problems affect most small businesses at some point. The ready availability of cash is a major contributing factor to the survival or ruin of SMEs. By planning ahead and making adjustments to the way you run your business, you can help reduce the risks. You can also take certain steps once you’ve already…

Pawning a vehicle is a quick, easy way to solve a short-term cash flow problem. But how do you go about borrowing against a car, and is this something you should consider? Why consider borrowing against a vehicle If you need cash quickly, using a fully paid up vehicle that’s in your name is a…

An estimated 10,4 million people in this country have poor credit records, and many more don’t qualify for traditional bank loans. Accordingly, more and more South Africans are looking for alternative ways to get cash quickly. There are some legitimate methods for getting cash fast if you need it, but always be alert to the…

Whether you eventually sell your car or trade it in, there are certain factors, aside from the manufacturer, model and age of the car, that will influence its value. These include how often you service the car, how you drive it, where you store it and how you clean it. Take care of your car,…

Whether driving on city streets or long dusty farm roads, South Africans have a weak spot for bakkies. Next to boerewors and biltong, they’re almost a national icon. It isn’t always the best advice to follow the masses. However, knowing which bakkies are the top sellers can help you determine how well a particular bakkie…

Whether you’re a Lamborghini, Aston Martin or Bugatti fan, you’re bound to be impressed by this list of the most expensive (and most extravagant) cars in the world. These super-charged, luxurious sports cars are so much more than just a mode of transportation – each is a moving work of art. Maybach Exelero, $8 million…

If you’re strapped for cash and cannot get a loan from your bank, you can use your car (or other vehicle) as collateral for an asset-based loan. This is one way to get fast cash with no credit check or income verification needed, as the amount loaned to you is determined solely by the value…

If you need bridging finance to see you through a short-term cash flow problem, pawning your car – or another vehicle, from a bakkie to a caravan or even a boat – may be the solution. Here’s why. Fast access to cash Other types of loans, including traditional bank loans, can take weeks to secure….

People need short-term loans for all kinds of reasons, from getting through temporary tough patches to taking advantage of unexpected opportunities. But is it really safe to pawn your car, and is doing this something you should consider? What’s involved in pawning your car? In fact, pawning your car is an exceptionally straightforward way of…