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The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has confirmed that, despite diesel prices rising by up to R2.84 per litre in September, the tariffs of its MyCiTi public transport service will not increase. The City’s Mayoral Committee Member ...

What it costs to drive South Africa’s best-selling cars – August vs September

Following September’s unprecedented fuel price hikes, it costs anywhere from R8 to R28 more to drive 100km in one of South Africa’s top 20 best-selling cars than it did in August. This month, fuel prices in South Africa shot ...

Brought home a Kia Sonet D IMT: Buying experience & first impressions

The car just cruises on highways and with the ease of IMT gearbox even in cities in traffic it is easy to drive. BHPian Vivian,A34 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I have been holding myself back to post ...

Most affordable diesel crossover in South Africa – What you get for R316,000

The cheapest diesel crossover that you can currently buy in South Africa is the Mahindra XUV300 1.5TD W6, which starts at R315,999. Diesel engines are a practical choice in today’s car market, as they typically boast a significantly lower ...

22 years & 220000 kms with my Toyota Innova: A blissful journey so far

Whether it was Dad, uncle, myself, or our driver, everyone who has driven expressed their love towards the vehicle’s engineering. BHPian sasta_rider recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hello BHPians! Before starting the ownership review, let me throw some ...

Petrol could cost R10 per litre in South Africa

With South Africa’s ability to produce its own fuel and its geo-political connections as part of BRICS, petrol in the country could cost in the region R10 per litre, according to Visvin Reddy, convenor of civil rights group People ...

Dirty diesel is becoming a big problem in South Africa

The prevalence of contaminated fuel, particularly diesel which has been blended with paraffin, is surging in South Africa, helped by increasingly sophisticated criminal methods and inadequate law enforcement. Recently, several diesel users across the country, from farmers to suppliers, ...

Who to blame for South Africa’s sky-high petrol prices

The ruling ANC government is to blame for the sky-high petrol prices currently facing South Africans, with another massive hike of between R1.71-2.84 per litre on the cards for September. This is the view of opposition party Democratic Alliance ...

Official petrol price increases for September announced

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has announced the official fuel price increases that will take effect on Wednesday, 6 September. All grades of fuel in the country are experiencing an uptick in costs, with petrol prices ...

Fuel price hikes up to R2.85 per litre expected for South Africa this Wednesday

This Wednesday, 6 September, fuel prices in South Africa are expected to see considerable hikes of up to R1.65/litre for petrol and R2.85/litre for diesel. The expected increases are largely being driven by higher international oil prices which have ...

4 ways South Africa can curb rising petrol costs – Including price changes every 2 weeks

Retail margins Road Accident Fund General Fuel Levy Transport costs In a recent Special Occasional Bulletins of Economic Notes, South African Reserve Bank (SARB) economists Zaakirah Ismail and Christopher Wood said there are four ways the national government can ...

Bought 2 Mahindra XUV700s: One is perfect but the other is troublsome

We escalated the problems to the Mahindra corporate office, they tried different things like changing all wirings, software updates, etc. BHPian pk0080 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I am going to share a shocking experience of buying / ...

Getting a used Indigo CS for dirt cheap: Does is make a sensible buy?

My purpose is to set my hands properly on the car/master driving, short city rides, and saving myself from the rain these days. BHPian wheelspinner recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hi team, I’m getting 2010-2012 Tata Indigos eCS/CS ...

My Jeep Meridian 4x4: 10000 km update & a maiden road trip to Goa

Most of my inter-city travel in the Jeep to date has been to Pune on the wide expressway. BHPian Axe77 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. 14 months, 16,000 kms+ and the Jeep’s maiden trip to Goa: A quick ...

My XUV700 D AT at 30000km: 3rd service & Silver Box software update

Mahindra has cleverly disguised this update as a recall which is not reflected on the RO copy BHPian A.G recently shard this with other enthusiasts. 3rd Service of 30,000 Kms: The service reminder came-up at 29,800 Kms and before ...

How much South Africa is paying for petrol vs Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, and USA

South Africans are paying roughly the same amount for petrol as the rest of the world, but the average salary here means locals are paying far more as a percentage of their income. It costs nearly R23 for a ...

Unhappy with Ford service: Rethinking decision to retain Aspire longer

For a simple job like replacement of a tyre, they asked me to book an appointment after 3 days. BHPian Razor44 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. My Aspire Sports Diesel is currently in its 6 year and have ...

Did 3rd service of my XUV700 AWD: Tasks performed & issues addressed

One major issue that is continuing from the last two / three visits is the driver side window not functioning properly. BHPian Sommos recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Third Service: The screen blanking issue at start was a ...

Big petrol price hikes predicted for South Africa in September – Here’s why

Fuel prices in South Africa are expected to increase once more in September, with WesBank pointing towards the rise in international oil prices and the rand/US dollar as the main drivers behind this push. “As September approaches, the convergence ...

Tata & Mahindra will need hybrid-petrols that are more fuel efficient

If you look into the matter further, petrol SUVs are gas guzzlers and battery-electric cars may not penetrate that much as the fossil fuel cars. BHPian DRPSREDDY recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I believe TATA and Mahindra cannot ...

Lessons I learnt getting my Indica repaired at an independent garage

I got a call from him telling me that he had taken my mechanicals apart and spotted a leaky turbo and a faulty AC compressor. BHPian greenhorn recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I wanted to post a detailed ...

My preowned BMW 530d clocks 56000 kms: 10th year service update & costs

Suspension, brake pads, discs and wiper blades were checked and they got the all-clear. No work required. GTO recently shared this with other enthusiasts. 10th-Year Service Update: How the owner & the car both look now: Sent the 530d ...

One year with my preowned Tata Aria 4x4: Ownership experience so far

I just wish that more of these vehicles sold back in the day, so that spares availability and resale would have been much better. BHPian AdityaDeane recently shared this with other enthusiasts. In about 10 days, Saffira will have ...

Massive petrol price increases expected for South Africa in September

Petrol prices in South Africa are expected to rise by R1.39 per litre come September, while diesel prices could go up by as much as R2.60 per litre. These expected increases are a result of an unfavourable rand/US dollar ...

20000 km of daily driving my Toyota Hilux: Real life observations

The Hilux has a solid metal rear bumper, but it is a bit strange in that the bottom part hangs below the chassis. BHPian corneliu recently shared this with other enthusiasts. First off, congrats to everyone who has managed ...

Best Cars for VIPs in India – Price, Mileage, Specifications

From luxurious interiors to advanced safety features, VIPs require cars that exude glamour while keeping all the passengers safe. When choosing a car for VIPs, it is important to consider several factors like tech updates, security modifications, fuel efficiency, ...

20000 km up on my XUV700 D AT AWD: Observations over the past 13 months

The XUV700 is sure-footed, composed even in triple digit speeds, easy and predictable to handle. BHPian Sommos recently shared this with other enthusiasts. The 20000 km update: The way I drive, the way I handle a car, is an ...

How much petrol costs in South Africa without taxes

South Africans would be paying anywhere from R13.78 to R16.26 per litre of fuel in August if taxes were completely removed. Currently, there are six different taxes, levies, or duties imposed on all grades of fuel in the country, ...

Living with a Volvo S60 for 12 years & 1 lakh kms: Ownership updates

Without the fan, the car could not be even driven to the service center which was 45 kms away. BHPian psispace recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Just missed taking the 100k photo: 12th anniversary got over some time ...

A Kia Sonet owner drives the 2023 Seltos D AT & shares his observations

The horn of the Seltos is toned down against the one in earlier Seltos and the Sonet. BHPian ashvek3141 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Had a quick look at the 2023 Kia Seltos GTX+ D AT & here ...

5 ways to save petrol – That you haven’t heard before

Low-quality oil Tyre condition Avoid short trips Regular servicing Driving manners We all know that driving the speed limit and not leaving your car idling for too long saves fuel, but many of us don’t think about the type ...

How South Africa can significantly reduce its petrol prices

Buying oil from the United States (US), where prices per barrel are lower than the Eastern economies South Africa currently gets its black gold from, will see a “significant reduction in fuel costs” at local filling stations. This is the ...

68000 km up on my Safari Storme: AC cooling coil change & other updates

Dad felt Storme is being abused by the driver. Now it is back to my garage, off limits to drivers. BHPian PrasannaDhana recently shared this with other enthusiasts. AC issue – Cooling Coil Replacement: 20 days ago, my driver ...

My Hyundai Creta diesel: 4 encounters with DPF issues & my learnings

The DPF hide & seek game was ON again. DPF waning flashed and came to life. BHPian dilipkgr recently shared this with other enthusiasts. My second and a first diesel car – Experiences with BS6 DPF: Hi, Thank you ...

Gatebil’s Craziest Compound Turbo Setups

Does size matter? It’s a question that has plagued humanity for centuries. When it comes to turbochargers at an event like Gatebil though, bigger is always better. And what’s better than one big turbo? Two, of course. During my recent weekend ...

Official petrol price for August – Increases across the board

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has gazetted the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect in South Africa tomorrow, 2 August. All grades of fuel are experiencing an increase with a maximum of 37 cents ...

My preowned Tata Aria 4x4: Ownership updates at 11 months & 9000 kms

I switched to A/T tyres right after buying my car, and they also help a lot in instilling confidence to go off the beaten paths. BHPian AdityaDeane recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Really happy that I went for ...

Petrol stations in South Africa will have to rely on this to survive the electric-car revolution

Filling stations in South Africa will have to invest in and rely on their forecourt shopping offerings to remain relevant and profitable in the face of fluctuating fuel prices and the gradual shift to new-energy vehicles (NEV). Approximately 83% ...

My XUV700: Facing issues with Auto Hold and Electronic Parking Brake

The only option left was to disconnect the battery and this time used the in-vehicle spanner. BHPian A.G. recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Auto Hold and Electronic Parking Brake Malfunction – Another day, another niggle: Everything seemed normal ...

Wiring harness on my Indica at end of life: Looking for a replacement

Most of the original wiring harness connectors have been corroded to disintegration BHPian greenhorn recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hi all, My Indica’s share of problems has begun to skew towards electrical as I keep replacing or overhauling ...

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