February 2025 - Buying a second-hand car is a bit like dating—you might think you’ve found “the one” only to realize it snores, eats with its mouth open, and breaks down unexpectedly. Unlike property or gold, cars don’t appreciate with age. In fact, they’re more like bananas—rotting the moment you drive them off the lot. So, how do you make sure you don’t end up with a lemon? Simple: by considering three key things—cost, utility, and risk.

February 2025 - Some cars are practical. Some cars are sensible. And then, there’s the Toyota Land Cruiser 100—big, thirsty, and utterly irrational. I have no reason to want one. And yet, here I am, scrolling classifieds at midnight, longing for a machine that makes absolutely no sense for me right now. Read on to understand why this outdated brute still haunts my automotive dreams. 

February 2025— Some treat their cars like disposable appliances, others turn them into outlandish monstrosities, and then there are the true purists—those who preserve every bolt, badge, and trim piece as if their car just left the factory. In the battle for automotive integrity, where do you stand?  Read on to learn about the Saints, the Sinners and the Heretics of automotive enthusiasts. 

January 2025 - Recently, I swapped cars with a friend for a couple of weeks while he was moving house. I handed over the keys to my trusty Amarok, and in return, I got his M3—the same car he uses as his daily driver. Stepping into his M3 was a revelation, but not for the reasons you might expect.

November 2024 - there are moments in life that feel almost timeless, where everything falls into place in a way that makes you realize how much you’ve been searching for something. That’s what my solo road trip to Richtersveld National Park felt like. It wasn’t just about reaching a distant destination—it was about rediscovering a part of myself that had been buried under the hustle and grind of daily life. And it was this journey, this exploration of the unknown, that inspired the creation of this website.