by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Business news
October is a pivotal point of the year for many establishments. Make sure you are ready to cope with the rush as the year hurdles to a close by using our tips to get started early on your countdown. Remember that guests need to be able to find you so fine-tune the...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Business news
Accommodation and other travel establishments are split between two different seasons of travel among visitors. For those whose businesses turn quiet in December, there is often a flurry ahead of this time as business travelers and conferences squeeze in meetings and...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
The Automobile Association (AA) has received a number of queries following reports that the United Kingdom will ban all new petrol and diesel vehicles on its roads from 2040, and the implications for South Africa. It’s important to note, firstly, that the decision to...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
With so many spectacular long-distance holiday destinations in South Africa, staying safe on the road is essential for you and your family. A ‘long distance’ trip is generally a trip of 300 km or more, or longer than three hours. Here are ten long distance driving...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Fuel prices are likely to drop again at the end of February. This is according to the an unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. International oil prices have been declining steeply since the start of February, and this factor has...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
The fuel price is set for a steep hike as higher fuel levies kick in, and an increase in international fuel prices makes its presence felt. This is according to the unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. International petroleum...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Sharp increases in the landed prices of fuels are set to hit motorists hard at the end of April. This is according to the unaudited mid-month data released by the Central Energy Fund. Petroleum prices were largely flat in the first week of April, but spiked sharply as...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
How do you know if the number plates on your vehicle, motorcycle, trailer or caravan are legal? Here is our quick guide. Size There are only three legal number plate sizes and each must be embossed with alphanumerics of a specific size. 520 mm x 113 mm – embossed with...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Transport Minister Blade Nzimande released the Easter road death toll today announcing a shocking 14% increase in road fatalities over the Easter period from 29 March to 9 April 2018, over the same period in 2017. This period coincides with national school holidays....