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20/02/2026

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Most Reliable Car Brands in 2026 🚗

Toyota, Subaru, and Lexus lead the 2026 reliability rankings, highlighting Japan’s continued dominance in vehicle dependability. Tesla saw the biggest improvement, climbing eight positions as Model 3 and Model Y reliability strengthened.

These rankings are based on Consumer Reports reliability scores, derived from survey responses covering nearly 380,000 vehicles and tracking real-world problems reported by owners.

Reliability remains one of the strongest indicators of long-term ownership costs, maintenance needs, and overall vehicle quality.

08/02/2026

China has banned the hidden car door handle, citing safety issues. The rule will come into force from January 1, 2027, and all cars sold from this date must include mechanical release mechanisms inside and outside. China witnessed multiple EV crashes where the doors failed to open. Most recently, a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra sedan collided with a median barrier in Chengdu, West China. Bystanders watched helplessly and failed to open the car door as the vehicle’s electronic door handle system malfunctioned after impact. It was cited as an example of "over-engineering that creates unnecessary risk" in life and death situations.

14/01/2026

Calling a car a depreciating asset is accounting talk, not life reality. What actually depreciates is your time stuck waiting, your safety in crowded transport, your dignity in unwanted touch, and your energy drained by heat, rain, smells, and chaos. No appreciating asset buys controlled air, personal space for your family, predictable travel in bad weather, and hours saved every week. Money can grow again. Lost time, comfort, and control never do.

12/01/2026

2026 Suzuki Ertiga 1.5 GA

R379 950
169kms
Manual
POWER STEERING, AIRCON, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, ALARM, PDC,ABS BRAKES, DUAL AIRBAGS, 2X4

Estimated R6434pm. Buy Now Get two months payment break.

05/01/2026

The original turns 50.

04/01/2026

Let’s settle this once and for all.

​What is the single most beautiful BMW ever created?

23/12/2025

2021 Volkswagen T-Roc R-line 2.0 TSI 4 Motion

119 913 km
Multi function steering wheel, Alloy wheels, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Central locking, PDC & rear view camera , LED Daytime running lights, Wireless Charging , Leather interior, Cruise control, Electric windows, Paddle Shift, Tyre Pressure Monitor

R429 950
Estimated at +/- R8 890pm with 0% deposit, 0% balloon payment & 90 days payment break. T’s & C’s apply.

18/12/2025

2023 Nissan NP200 1.6i (Aircon) Safety Pack

25 753kms
POWER STEERING, AIRCON, TOW BAR, ABS BRAKES, DUAL AIRBAGS, CENTRAL LOCKING, 2X4

R229 950
Estimated at R3 636pm. Buy Now Start Payment End of February 2026.

18/12/2025

2019 Toyota C-HR 1.2T Plus Auto
96 569km
Full Service History
Spare keys
Automatic
R289 950
Estimated at R4 755pm. Buy Now Start Payment End of February 2026.

12/12/2025

2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Avantgarde

132 377kms
POWER STEERING, AIRCON, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, PDC, BLUETOOTH, KEYLESS GO, RAIN SENSORS, USB,MULTIFUNCTIONAL STEERING WHEEL, ELECTRIC MIRRORS, CENTRAL LOCKING, MP3 CD PLAYER, DUAL AIRBAGS, ABS BRAKES, LEATHER SEATS

R299 950

07/12/2025

Please Listen to this art of Negotiating

05/12/2025

2013 Mercedes-Benz ML ML350 Auto

R289 950
VEHICLE SPECS: PARKING SENSORS, ELECTRIC WINDOWS & MORRORS, POWER STEERING, AIRCON, LEATHER SEATS, MULTIFUNCTIONAL STEERING, USB, TOUCH SCREEN RADIO, CENTRAL LOCKING