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IASCA CAR SHOW IN SPONSORED BY INTEGRA MOTOR GROUP 5 May 2018 Ok so most of you know we had a car show at Integra Motor Group on 5 May 2018, yes a car show! If you were not aware Integra Motor Group sponsored an IASCA CAR SHOW at our own premises on Ontdekkers Rd in Roodepoort. For those who do not know the IASCA CAR SHOW is an event with competitions that ranges from the best sounds, loudest car audio systems to lighting contests. It’s a car show where you are able to come show of your car, brag about your sound system and impress the judges with your car improvement creativity.   As with many competitions a great turn out is to be expected! And not to brag ourselves, IT REALLY WAS A GREAT TURN OUT. Contestants came from far and wide in order to participate. Their expectation was high; the atmosphere was phenomenal and the cars were just breath taking. IASCA truly came prepared with judges for each category which includes and is not limited to: SOUND ...

Beeld's Buyers Guide to Used Cars for Sale in Gauteng Your go-to guide when buying a Used Car:  Buying a new used car can be a daunting task, luckily The Beeld has compiled a smart Buyers guide to help you know what exactly to look for:  Step 1: Outer Appearances: The Body:  although your mamma' most probably told you that it's all about whats inside, with buying a used car it's a little more tricky then just that. Preferably all the panels of the vehicle should exactly match in colour, have no rusty bits, no dents and have a smooth surface.  Lights:   Check the dash for warning lights like the engine light or oil light. Ensure that the radio, head light, and rear lights are all working. Speedometer:   a good rule of thumb to decide if the car has an acceptable amount of km on the clock is to divide the amount of km that the vehicle has done to ensure it is no more than 20 000 km a year. Engine Inspect...

Smash and grab hotspots in Joburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town Smash and grabs are a common crime in South Africa, particularly in and around busy intersections of major metropolitan areas. The crime is perpetrated at all times of the day, where unsuspecting motorists are targeted while stationary at traffic lights or stuck in slow moving traffic. Criminals often work in twos, with one distracting the driver, and the other smashing through a car’s window to grab valuables, such as purses, bags, mobile phones, laptops or even clothing. Smash and grabs fall under the category of “common” robbery. According to the  2015 crime statistics for South Africa , common robberies increased from 53,505 cases in 2013/14 to 54,927 cases (by 2.7%) in 2014/15. Common robberies also include cases where criminals grab handbags or items from people walking on the streets. These types of robberies are the 14th most frequent crimes in South Africa, and should ...

Industry news  / 04 Jul '16, 4:09pm  Jabulile S Ngwenya Motorists in Cape Town will soon be able to settle their outstanding fines with smart pay-as-you-go technology, the city officials said on Monday. The City's mayoral committee member for Safety and Security JP Smith said a SMS service that notified motorists about their traffic fines had been been taken up a notch. “The City of Cape Town's Traffic Service is adding another technological advancement to its arsenal with the roll-out of smart SMS technology that will allow motorists to pay fines via their cellphones, tablets or personal computers,” said Smith. He said a service provider which has been testing the SMS technology for the past few months and “who is responsible for generating and sending fine notices” was looking at streaming the technology online. Smith said motorists would be able to click on a link that appears in the SMS they receive and view their fine through putting in their identification ...

Motoring  / 01 Jul '16, 07:00am  Motoring Staff Now that the time has come to sell your vehicle, how do you go about getting the best price? Head of Automotive for Gumtree SA, Jeff Osborne, offers these ten basic boxes to tick when selling online.   Taking a little time and trouble to present your car in the best possible condition can sometimes add big bucks to the eventual selling price. 1 Get the paperwork in order you need to have proof of ownership and a valid licence disc. Make sure you are the registered owner, and papers are in your name and not the bank’s if finance. 2 Have the books make sure you have the service and warranty books in the cubby hole. 3 Service history having a documented full-service history is worth gold. It adds value and provides peace of mind to the prospective buyer. 4 Service it if your car is close in mileage to its next service, why not have it done? This will appeal to the potential new owner and you mi...

AFP Relaxnews | 09 March, 2016 12:21 Shopping for a new family car that will keep the kids safe, connected, entertained and happy? The results of a new report suggest looking at the Honda Odyssey if you're in the market for a minivan or the 2016 Kia Soul for a compact car, which emerged the big winners. After evaluating 256 cars on everything from safety and reliability, press reviews, space, and features, US News & World released the winners of their 2016 Best Cars for Families report, naming the best cars across 21 categories. Mercedes-Benz and Honda tied for winning the most awards by brands, taking home four awards each. For the sixth year in a row, the Honda Odyssey won Best Minivan for families , for features that anticipate the needs of kids, parents, and teens alike. Features include a 16-inch rear-seat entertainment screen that can show two different movies side-by-side, a built-in vacuum, and power liftgate for parents who have their hands full. Winning cars ...