Family Growing? Time to Get A Family Car! #ImperialAuto

Hi Friends, 

Tips to ensure the car you buy is safe to carry your precious cargo

The thought of giving up your sporty car to buy a bigger one, suited to a growing family might initially be mildly depressing, but after the initial heart-rendering thought, you are bound to find yourself feeling excited to look for a car that will cater to your growing family’s needs.

With all the other expenses that you will be facing, you might want to opt for a second-hand car. According to an article posted by Standard Bank, the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) cautions that while used car prices can be friendlier on your pocket, some pre-owned vehicles might have mechanical gremlins and body damage issues that are undisclosed by the seller!

Safety is sure to be one of your highest priorities at this stage. This is not just a car now… this is the vehicle that will be transporting very precious cargo. How would you know if you are buying someone else’s problems? Here are some tips to ensure you eliminate the risks of buying anything that is not mechanically sound:

Do some general used car research

Start by knowing what body type (shape) of car you would need e.g. SUV, sedan or hatchback. Once you’ve decided, you can then make a list of the car models you’re targeting. The next step would be to do research on each car model to find out common defects, repair costs and maintenance costs as they begin to age.

Knowing the going rate

Mileage and added features can affect a car’s value, so cars of the same model and year may have different price tags. A good place to start would be to find out the book value of the standard models.

Ask, Ask, Ask

When contacting a dealer or an individual seller, get as much information about the used car as possible. Find out how many previous owners there have been, what mileage the car has done and if it has a full-service history

Check check check

Check the mileage: high mileage cars generally have higher maintenance costs and are more prone to costly repairs.

Check the tyres: tyres that are smooth or unevenly worn could mean anything from bad wheel alignment and balancing to worn shock absorbers, to a collapsed suspension system.

Start and test drive the car: a well-maintained car shouldn’t have any trouble starting or running smoothly.

Safety check: safety systems like seatbelts, Isofix and airbags are an absolute must to check. If any of these systems aren’t functioning, rather steer clear.

Test the tech: make sure that all electric and electronic systems are working.

When you’ve tested everything else, turn off the radio and pay attention to any odd sounds that could indicate problems.

Find the best deals

Dealerships, like Imperial Auto, will have the widest selection of used cars available. Dealers can also do history checks on the car for you.

For more useful info on purchasing a car visit: https://imperialauto.co.za and join the conversation on Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/imperial.auto.sa.

Cheers!!!

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Simple Travel Tips to Make Roadtrips More Fun @Hasbro #GrabAndGo #Games

Hi Friends,

With all the long weekend passed, you must have realized that traveling with kids can often be challenging. Think limited packing space, long hours in the car, queues at airports, impatient children and holiday traffic. To ensure a happy ‘crew’- Hasbro, one of the world’s largest toy, game and entertainment experience companies, has a few tips to offer weary would-be travelers:


Pack light on non-essential items. Whatever the occasion, once you leave the house there’s no reason to weigh yourself down with heavy bags. Keep a ziplock bag filled with wipes and a basic change of clothes handy for any accidental spills along the way and consider travel-sized toiletries to save space.


Snack Time - stock up on a variety of healthier, on the go snacks like fresh vegetable sticks, dried fruit, mixed nuts, homemade popcorn and biltong to keep energy levels high (without all the processed sugar). Don’t forget the importance of hydration so keep bottles of water handy at all times. A packed easy-to-get-to lunch can also help keep the costs down and provide a nice picnic break along the journey. Consider simple finger foods such as chicken drumsticks, vegetable skewers, and pre-cut sandwiches/ rolls.


Board games provide great entertainment for the whole family. The portable Grab & Go selection from Hasbro Gaming is ideal for convenient, on-the-go fun and includes classics such as Monopoly, Clue, Battleship, Connect 4 and Guess Who? and the latest addition to the range Hungry Hippo.


Theme your trip with the game chosen to add excitement to the destination ahead. If you are heading to the bush give Hungry Hippo a go or if you are seaside bound Battleship it is.


The easy to store, affordable Grab & Go selection allows you to keep a range of games on-hand with options suited to the whole family. If you’re hunkering down at home for the long weekend, this provides a great opportunity to enjoy some fun family time with activities everyone can participate in.


Car Karaoke is a great way to keep the troops engaged, and immerse them in the music you love. Create a playlist before leaving home with options the whole family will enjoy and encourage all to join in a sing-a-long during the trip.

Countdowns help pass the time and a countdown to your destination is a fun way to keep everyone involved. Use visual aids that the kids can decorate in order to mark off time, keep them occupied and get them excited about the destination.

Get to Know the Grab & Go range:

• Battleship Grab & Go is the classic game of naval combat that brings together competition, strategy, and excitement. In head-to-head battle, players search for the enemy's fleet of ships and destroy them one by one. No ship is safe in this game of stealth and suspense.
• In Connect 4 Grab & Go challenge a friend to rule the grid and be the first player to get four of your color counters in a row. The game where strategy drives the competition - line ‘em up and go for the win.
• There’s a mystery that needs solving, and you’re just the detective to do it on the go with this Grab & Go version of the classic Clue game. Who killed the host of the fancy party? Where were they, and what weapon did they use? When the case is solved, you can store all the cards and parts in the all-in-one game unit – until the next mystery.
• Get ready for classic Monopoly play in a portable way. This mobile Monopoly Grab & Go game lets you trade your way to success while you roll with whatever comes your way from the Chance and Community Chest cards. It’s the perfect, compact way to have Monopoly fun anytime, anywhere!
• Chomp, chomp – you’ve got some hungry hippos on your hands. This Grab & Go version of the classic Hungry Hippos game has two chomping hippos and a whole bunch of marbles for munching. With a plastic cover to keep the marbles from rolling out, this compact game lets you have hippo-feeding fun anytime, anywhere.
• Who’s the champion guesser? Maybe it’s you in this Guess Who? Grab & Go version. Every time you ask your opponent a yes or no question, the answer gets you closer to who’s on their Mystery Card. But you better watch out, because they’ll be asking you questions too.

The Grab & Go range from Hasbro Gaming is available from Toys R Us, ToyZone, Toy Kingdom, Hamleys, Lilliputs, Takealot.com and other major retailers. Visit www.hasbro.co.za or Facebook

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