Motorist Resources

Driving a roadworthy car is a legal requirement in South Africa. All busses, taxis and trucks must undergo a roadworthy test every year and the owners will not be able to renew their licenses without the presentation of a valid roadworthy certificate.

Trends are showing that another massive fuel price hike is likely at the end of May. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund.

You may be smart with your money but are you smart with your driving? The way you act when you’re behind the wheel and your driving behaviour can actually cost you money. Go easy on your wallet by avoiding the following bad habits.

There are many types of vehicle fluids that we as motorists, need to keep an eye on, to ensure that our car remains in tip top shape. If we don’t pay attention to the warning signs, a vehicle’s engine, and other vehicle parts, could sustain serious damage – leaving you with a very hefty bill.

Winter is just around the corner and thankfully, South Africa boasts a warmer climate compared too many other countries. In the same way that we need to prepare for winter – swopping summer clothes for winter clothes, stocking up on warm woolly socks and delicious soup- so too do we need to care for our cars. Matrix has listed 4 tips that will ensure that your car is kept in tip-top condition during the next few winter months.

For many motorists, parallel parking is one of those things that you perfect for your driving test and then strike off the list once done – never to be performed again.

Automotive technology is one of the most exciting industries to part of, especially as vehicle technology evolves at lightning speed. Driverless vehicles, hands-free parking and electric engines are already a reality in many parts of the world but there are many other clever innovations coming down the pipe in the automotive world in 2018.

For many, their fur-babies are their children and the chances are, wherever they go, the beloved pooches must follow. This is especially true if you are going to be moving or travelling for a long period of time. Just like you would make sure that your car insurance is up to date; your car is road-worthy and everything is packed up as it should be; you need to know how to transport your pets so that all members of your family arrive at your destination safe and sound.

With the Matrix Internet Tracking online platform, you can enjoy access to Matrix’s online vehicle tracking portal, which allows you to access detailed reports and obtain pinpoint positioning of your vehicle anywhere in South Africa on an interactive map.

Fresh out of matric and heading for varsity, many South African students at this time of year are on the hunt for their first car. Jeff Osborne, Head of Gumtree Automotive, has some important words of advice for students (and their parents) who are in the pre-owned market.