Latest press releases
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AA Anti Freeze Tips For Your Car!
19 July 2010
Minimum temperatures are expected to be in the minus degrees region for the rest of the week and this may have you wrapping yourself up against the cold, but have you considered that your engine may need some extra attention too? “Inspecting and maintaining your vehicle’s cooling system does not take much time, and could save you a hefty bill and the possibility of your car refusing to budge out in the cold” says Derek Hall-Jones, Divisional Manager: Technical Services at the AA. |
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AA Initiates Road Safety Workplace Programme For South African Corporates
13 July 2010
Motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and injuries in South Africa, and indeed in most developing countries. One of the contributory factors is that employees have to commute to and from work on a daily basis and because of this; there is a high probability and risk of being involved in a road crash. There is a critical need for integrated traffic safety programmes within the workplace environment to protect both human and financial resources of a company, and ultimately, improve the bottom line. |
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Third Party Insurance soon to be compulsory for all South Africans
29 June 2010
The AA has had a long standing public policy stressing the necessity of third party insurance to mitigate damages incurred by vehicle crashes. In response to a parliamentary question last week, Minister S’bu Ndebele agreed that third party insurance is something that needs to be looked at in a South African context, especially considering that only approximately 35% of cars on our South African roads are actually insured. |
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Latest commentary
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Five Most Frequently Asked Legal Questions
12 July 2010
Five of the most frequently asked legal questions to the AA's legal team. Find out how long a traffic fine is valid for, how to know if a trapping device is legal, rules on carrying warning triangles, vehicle licence renewal reminders and whether foreign drivers licences are valid in South Africa... |
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A Bit Of A Goddess - A Look At The New Citroën DS3
12 July 2010
Adrian Burford test drives the new Citroën DS3.
They're calling it the coolest car of its generation, possibly of all time. The car in question is the brand new Citroën DS3 and the 'they' is the world's motoring media. I have to agree with them: Citroën's new small car is quite something.... |
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Battery Trouble
02 July 2010
Every year the AA’s road patrols assist 80 000 members with battery problems. Here’s how you can get the most out of your car battery... |
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