Thank You Wont Fill The Tank: People With Cars Dont Have Money

Meanwhile, the pricey cost of fuel remains a thorn to motorists, piercing further into their tight budgets.

Currently, a litre of petrol costs R24.78 (93-octane) and R25.12 (95-octane). This amounts to R807.30 and R879.20 per full tank on average.

So, next time someone offers you a lift, dont just say an empty thank you , back it up with some petrol money theyll definitely appreciate it.

Driving in South Africa can be an extreme sport, with some roads being more unpredictable than others.

The simple act of driving your car is a potential expense because anything can happen, leaving you with a hefty bill to pay.

Exacerbating road risk, Mzansis giant-size potholes remain a costly threat to your threads, making it very important to have a rainy-day fund, literally.

A replacement tyre can cost anything between R850 and R983 for the aforementioned entry-level vehicles.

Now do the math, your entry-level vehicle-owning counterparts spend between R6 009.62 and R6 781.52 monthly towards car expenses.

Those with more pricier luxury cars spend even more. While they may appear rich their image probably costs them even more, at least some of them.

So, next time you see your friends with cars, dont ask them for money give them some instead.