# Drive Out

Site: https://driveout.co.za/

## Recent posts

- [The Old Engine Warm-Up Trick Is Killing Your Modern Car](https://driveout.co.za/stop-warming-up-your-modern-car/): This article explains that idling modern petrol and diesel engines for extended periods to warm them up is a detrimental practice. It details how prolonged idling wastes fuel, causes uneven engine warming, keeps the drivetrain cold, and prevents proper exhaust cleaning in diesel vehicles. The article advises that modern cars require oil pressure followed by immediate movement.
- [A Million-kilometre Warranty Won't Save Your Infotainment](https://driveout.co.za/car-warranty-real-costs-infotainment-repairs/): This article details the distinctions between engine warranties, factory warranties, service plans, and roadside assistance for car owners. It explains how misinterpreting these coverages leads to unexpected repair costs for components such as infotainment systems, turbochargers, and driver's seats, particularly as vehicles age past six years.
- [Modern Car Touchscreens Make Simple Driving Tasks Harder](https://driveout.co.za/modern-car-touchscreens-driving-difficulty/): This article discusses how modern car touchscreens, despite appearing cleaner and reducing manufacturing costs, complicate essential driving tasks. It explains that critical functions like climate control and safety assists are often hidden behind complex menus, making them difficult and potentially unsafe to operate while driving, especially on challenging roads.
- [The Security Guard Scanning Your Licence May Soon Be Breaking the Law](https://driveout.co.za/security-licence-scans-popia-rules/): The article details how South Africa's Information Regulator is enforcing stricter POPIA compliance on security operations. It specifically addresses the collection and storage of driving licence data by security guards at estates, office parks, and gated communities, indicating that current data collection practices may violate privacy laws.
- [BYD's Shark 6 Performance Is South Africa's Most Powerful Bakkie](https://driveout.co.za/byd-shark-6-performance-bakkie-south-africa/): This article details the BYD Shark 6 Performance bakkie, highlighting its 350kW power, 700Nm torque, and 5.5-second 0-100km/h acceleration. It discusses its electric range, R1,149,000 price point, and positioning as a powerful utility vehicle for South African buyers seeking a blend of workhorse capabilities and SUV-like speed.
- [Lane Keep Assist Makes Some South African Roads a Battle](https://driveout.co.za/lane-keep-assist-south-africa-road-challenges/): This article discusses the performance of Lane Keep Assist (LKA) systems on South African roads. It explains how LKA, designed for optimal conditions, becomes problematic and intrusive for drivers due to prevalent poor road quality, including patched tar and faded lane markings.
- [What the Boot Floor Reveals About Tyre Repair Kits vs Spares](https://driveout.co.za/boot-floor-tyre-kit-vs-spare-real-world-choice/): This article compares the practical effectiveness of tyre repair kits, run-flat tyres, space-saver spares, and full-size spare tyres. It details how these options perform in real-world flat tyre emergencies, contrasting their utility with sales brochure claims.
- [Big Wheels On Your SUV Often Punish Your Ride And Your Wallet](https://driveout.co.za/suv-big-wheels-impact-ride-comfort-wallet/): This article discusses the negative impacts of large wheels on SUVs. It explains how big rims reduce tire sidewall height, leading to diminished ride comfort on imperfect road surfaces such as bad tar, broken expansion joints, and potholes. The piece highlights these issues are particularly relevant for family SUVs and also notes the increased cost associated with larger wheels.
- [That Low Car Payment Might Hide a Six-figure Balloon](https://driveout.co.za/beware-hidden-car-loan-balloon-payments/): This article explains how car finance balloon payments defer a significant portion of vehicle debt to the end of the contract, making monthly payments appear lower. It details that this deferred amount continues to accrue interest, citing WesBank data showing 35% of new-vehicle finance agreements in August 2025 included balloon payments. The piece clarifies that this mechanism creates an illusion of affordability rather than genuine cost reduction.