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…

People may need short-term loans for all kinds of reasons. Even with the best-laid plans, sometimes there’s no avoiding unforeseen financial pressures. If you need to solve a cash flow problem, securing a loan against a paid-up vehicle could be the solution. Why use your vehicle to secure a short-term loan Before granting loans, traditional…

Bugatti’s newest creation – the limited edition $2.6-million Chiron – leaves its competitors in the dust. This 420 km/h, 1 103 kW beast retains the fundamentals of its predecessor, the Bugatti Veyron, but is faster, more powerful and more aerodynamic. It’s built to bend physics to the limit. The Bugatti Chiron engine Designed for peak…

Most vehicle owners who spend a significant amount time on the road know how quickly a car can get dirty and worn – especially if you eat, drink and smoke in your car, or frequently cart pets and kids around. However, following a few simple guidelines can help keep your car’s interior in good condition….

Private yachts first appeared in the early 20th century, when the wealthy started to commission their construction for personal use. Although theses yachts were fairly simply built, with basic living quarters, today the private yacht is a status symbol of the rich, boasting better technology and more amenities than a five-star hotel. Here’s a run-down…

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,…