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Be safe – not sorry – this festive season
Schools across South Africa officially close for 2023 on 13 December and reopen on 17 January 2024. The expected increase in traffic volumes on the country’s major routes means road users will have to ensure they are vigilant and focussed on the road. The Automobile Association (AA) again urges all motorists, passengers, and pedestrians to be responsible, and play their part in making holiday...
More fuel price relief on the horizon
Fuel prices across the board are projected to decrease significantly in December, according to unaudited mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF). The Automobile Association (AA) says the decreases will add further relief to struggling consumers, especially ahead of the end of the year, and the expected increase in traffic on major holiday routes. Based on the current data from the CEF,...
A reminder to get your car ready for the road before the year ends
November is the ideal month to prepare yourself and your vehicle for any end-of-year trip you may be planning. The Automobile Association (AA) advises that ensuring the vehicle is serviced, that the tyres are in good condition, and that the necessary licences – including those for trailers and caravans – are in order and security measures are in place, should be a priority to avoid any...
Relief at the pumps expected in November
South Africans can breathe a sigh of relief as fuel prices are set to decrease in November, based on unaudited mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) says the Automobile Association (AA). The current data is indicating that ULP95 is set to decrease by around R1.97/litre and R1.92/l for ULP93. Diesel, which has been on an upward trajectory for the past couple of months, is set for a...
Transport Month like a car without wheels
The observance of Transport Month in South Africa in October again highlights government’s fractured, piecemeal approach to transport issues in the country, says the Automobile Association (AA). The Association says while Transport Month has been launched with a bang, there appears to be little or no progress in improving road infrastructure, or the daily mobility crisis faced by millions of...
Fuel hikes coming next week
Diesel prices will increase for the fourth consecutive month when fuel prices for October are officially adjusted nextWednesday. Commenting on unaudited fuel data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), the Automobile Association (AA) says petrol and illuminating paraffin prices will also increase – both for the third consecutive month. According to the current data, diesel is expected to increase...
More fuel price pain a certainty in October
South Africans should brace for more fuel price pain in October based on unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) says the Automobile Association (AA). The Association says the current data is indicating an increase to petrol of around R1.20/litre and an increase to the wholesale price of diesel by as much as R2/l. Illuminating paraffin is also set for another increase with the data...
Vehicle insurance is not a luxury, it’s a necessity
Motorists who do not have insurance on their vehicles run the risk of having to make significant financial outlays in the event of crashes, not only for themselves but for others involved in these incidents. The Automobile Association (AA) says it remains concerned that less than 35% of vehicles in the country are insured. “Vehicle insurance is not a legal requirement in South Africa. According...
Massive fuel hikes on the cards for September
Embattled consumers should brace for massive fuel hikes when the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) adjusts fuel prices for September. Commenting on unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), the Automobile Association (AA) says the hikes to petrol prices will be highest since July last year, while the increases to diesel prices will be record hikes. “According to the...
Ideal time to spring clean your car
As warmer weather begins to set in across South Africa, now is a good time to spring clean your vehicle in preparation for a hot summer. Statistics show that South Africans spend up to three hours per week on average in their vehicles, so keeping the car in good condition is essential. "There are many advantages to spring cleaning both the interior and exterior of the car. Firstly, keeping the...
Big fuel hikes for all fuel likely in September
Consumers can expect steep increases to all grades of fuel when prices are adjusted for September. Commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), the Automobile Association (AA) says the expected price increases to petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin will undoubtedly exert pressure on already struggling motorists and consumers. According to the CEF’s data,...
HAVAL announces New Energy Vehicle investment in the AA Technical College
HAVAL Motors South Africa (HMSA) is proud to announce an investment in the Automobile Association (AA) Technical College and its continued support for this venture by supplying New Energy Vehicle (NEV) components to the College, and by contributing to practical and curriculum development on NEV technology in association with the AA. As a world leader in vehicle battery technology through SVOLT,...
