“Female teachers travelling in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, were robbed, at gunpoint, while changing a tyre.”
“A woman was stabbed and robbed after her vehicle broke down at the notorious Spaghetti Junction in Durban on Thursday.”
“A female was robbed after her vehicle ran out of fuel on the north bound lane of the N2 in the vicinity of the Tongaat Toll Gate – KZN.”
… These are just SOME of the news headlines we were able to find via a quick Google search 💔
It’s no secret that female motorists are being targeted by opportunistic criminals. A mechanical breakdown or running out of fuel on the N2 could literally rob you of your car, your possessions or even your life ❗️
7 primary reasons for mechanical failures:
1. A flat tyre
2. Faulty battery
3. Alternator faults
4. Starter motor faults
5. Clutch faults
6. Spark plug problems or electrical faults
7. Transmission problems
As a road user – female or not – it’s crucial to gain a deeper understanding of the above-mentioned components, recognise the warning signs of potential failure and know how to take appropriate measures to fix them before you find yourself in an emergency.
GOOD NEWS 📣 🎉
We’ve just launched our 100% free “Ask Jono” benefit 💬
Ask Jono uses advanced Al to diagnose vehicle issues and shares maintenance suggestions, giving you instant access to expert and unbiased vehicle advice.
Suspension making a funny noise? 👉🏻 Ask Jono
Warning light flashing? 👉🏻 Ask Jono
How to change a tyre? 👉🏻 Ask Jono
You can check out and test “Ask Jono” right now by clicking here 🙋🏽♂️
… BUT we understand that in an emergency situation, every minute counts and there may not be enough time to research, which is why we strongly advocate for our Roadside Security benefit.
In the event that your car breaks down or you’re stuck on the side of the road in an unsafe area, you’d simply request this service via the RoadSave app by pressing the in-app panic button to send an alert to the emergency team.
👮🏼♂️ An armed security guard will arrive at your exact location within 30 minutes (could be much sooner, depending on your proximity to major city centres) and stay with you until the issue has been resolved and you’re back on the road.
You can contact us ANYTIME you feel unsafe on the road!
You can read more about our Roadside Security benefit here.
Roadside security is part of our Elite subscription at only R139/month. Click here to see what other award-winning benefits are included in our Elite subscription.
Don’t let yourself or someone you love become just another headline in the sea of heartbreaking reports of women being attacked, robbed, raped and/or murdered on South Africa’s roads ❌
Sending good vibes!
Jono
