The extra gross

Let me tell you a little secret. Most car dealers make their money from selling you a shiny new (or used) automobile but they often make more by selling you extra stuff. Known as second or third gross, this can be anything from Bluetooth kits to extra warranties – and I’m here to tell you which ones to consider.

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Safety: Why you should service your car

Servicing your car makes it last longer and perform better – and there are people who don’t know that a car needs regular maintenance. We once met someone whose three-year old car had done about 40,000km without a single service. When asked why, the owner replied “because it doesn’t need one, it’s running just fine!”

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