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Nuwe Ontwikkeling. Moderne oopplan. Geen hereregte. Uitstekende

sekuriteit nabykampus.

BOSMANS CROSSING R1 295 000

Modern, openplan, spacious in aquiet environment.Quality finishes.

SoleMandate Janine 082 499 0222

WELGEVONDEN R2 050 000

Bedrooms 3

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Bathrooms 2 | Garage 1 WEB 7562

Set in cull-de-sacwithmagnificentmountain views.Housesize222m.

Deelmandaat Janine 082 499 0222

Bedrooms 2| Bathroom 1 | Underground Parking 2 WEB 7621

021 887 4740 Janine 082 499 0222

021 889 9974 Yoland 082 579 0560www.annabasson.co.za

KWLAS 2013WINNER FOR THEWESTERNCAPE

Paarl is Townof theYear

P

aarl has been announced as

the winner of the Town of

the Year for the Western

Cape 2013 by the popular Afri-

kaans TV magazine programme

Kwla.

Pam Golding Properties (PGP)

says the award is a fitting accolade

notonlyforthetownsscenicbeauty

and historic homes, but also for its

warm community spirit.

The Kwla accolade is a highly

sought-after one, bringing with it

exceptional publicity for the town

aswell as a sizablemarketing budg-

et as a prize, says PGPs area man-

ager forPaarl,WellingtonandFran-

schhoek, Surina du Toit. The local

businesses andespecially thehospi-

tality industrywillcertainlybenefit

from the exposure. But essentially,

the award confirms what residents

already know all too well that this

is a highly desirable place to live,

with a close-knit community, a

beautiful selectionofhomes,andsu-

perb facilities and amenities.

One of the towns most appealing

factors is its blend of old and new,

with historic homes dating back

several hundred years standing

comfortably alongside new and

more modern residences. Du Toit

says most development has been

sympathetically carried out to pre-

serve the unique historic character

of the town,which is the thirdoldest

in South Africa.

The first farms in the area were

grantedin1687at thefootof theland-

mark Paarl mountain, and the area

has enjoyed an international repu-

tation for its abundant vine and

fruit industries, ever since.

Today Paarl offers amix of prop-

erties, from secure lifestyle and golf

estates to comfortablemodern fami-

ly homes, historic Cape Dutch

homesteads and both lifestyle and

commercial farms.Pricingishighly

competitive, especially when one

considers the magnificent scenic

surroundings and the fact that the

town is only 60 km fromCape Town

and its big city amenities, including

the international airport. One can

still obtain a bachelor apartment in

the town centre for under R500 000,

while family homes can be pur-

chased for between R1 million and

R3 million, going up to around R4

million for larger and more luxuri-

ous homes on bigger erven. There

arealsoanumberof superbresiden-

tial secure estates suchasPearlVal-

ley and Boschenmeer Golf Estates

and Val de Vie Polo Estate, where

one can obtain a townhouse from

aroundR1,4millionora larger fami-

ly home for R2 million to R3,5 mil-

lion, while enjoying top security

and excellent lifestyle features.

Paarlhasawell-established infra-

structure, includingexcellentmedi-

cal, recreational and sporting facili-

ties, and some of the countrys top-

rated schools. This makes it

particularly appealing to family

buyers,whocanraise theirchildren

in a wholesome and healthy envi-

ronment, without sacrificing on ed-

ucational quality.

The town is also a popular choice

for retirees and for international

buyers who are attracted to its

unique heritage,

Among the properties currently

on the market in Paarl exclusively

through PGP is a three-bedroomed

familyhomein theBoschenmeerse-

cure golf estate.

Situated on a plot of close to 1000

m, the homehas spacious living ar-

eas ideal for both formal and infor-

malentertaining. Itwasdesignedby

local architect Louis Phillips, a re-

nowned and highly-respected name

in thePaarl area. The property is on

the market at R3,395 million.

To view the home call PGP agents

Igna De Villiers (082 884 8492) and

Hayley vanderMerwe (082 926 8587)

or contact the Paarl office on 021 871

1480 or paarl@pamgolding.co.za.

On the market in Paarl, exclusively through Pam Golding Properties, is this threebedroomed

family home in the Boschenmeer secure golf estate on a plot of close to 1000 m, for R3,395

million. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The front facade of the threebedroomed family home in Boschenmeer which is for sale.

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Taking thepainoutofmovinghome

Whether its down the road or

across the country, moving

homes can be a rather daunting

experience, says Adrian Gos-

lett, CEO of RE/MAX of South-

ern Africa.

Moving to a new home is some-

thingthatmostpeoplehaveexperi-

enced at least once in their life-

time. For some, the move could

havebeenrather easywith little or

no problems, while for others it

could have been enough to make

them want to stay in their current

home forever, he says.

Goslett notes that the difference

between the two kinds of experi-

ences is preparation. He shares

some tips on how to make moving

a more organised and hassle-free

experience:

) Keep an inventory

According to Goslett, most mov-

ing companieswill require a list of

items that need to bemoved before

they can provide a quote on their

services, so homeownerswill need

to compile an inventory of their

possessions. This is so that amov-

ing company can determine the

amount of space required for the

move. It isalsohelpful tomakelists

when packing boxes so that the

homeowner knows exactlywhat is

in each box. Having a list with the

number of boxes and contents of

each box will make it far easier to

determine whether items or boxes

are missing, says Goslett.

He notes that the more specific

ahomeowneriswiththeir invento-

ry and box labels, the easier it will

be to find certain items when un-

packing. Using labels on boxes

such as winter jackets, for exam-

ple, is far better than just labelling

the box as clothes.

) Allocate an area as a pack-

ing base

To avoid frustration through-

out the packing process, keep all

necessary items such as a marker

pen or box tape in an allocated cen-

tral area, says Goslett. This way

everyonewhoispackingwillknow

exactly where to find anything re-

lated to the pack, such as any lists

that have been made, scissors, la-

bels and bubble-wrap.

)Makesure thereareenough

supplies

Rather have too many supplies

and boxes on hand than not

enough, as this can delay the pack-

ing process. More often than not,

homeownerswill needmore boxes

than they initially think, says

Goslett. Moving companies that

sell boxes will normally take back

any unused boxes and provide the

homeowner with a refund, provid-

edtheyarestill inagoodcondition.

If a homeowner gets the boxes for

free from a supermarket, it is sim-

ply a matter of taking the leftover

boxes to a recycling bin.

He notes that as a rule of thumb,

homeowners should have approxi-

mately 10 boxes set aside for last

minute items that can only be

packedonmovingday,suchasbed-

ding, clothes and cleaning sup-

plies. Other supplies that will be

needed will be the box tape and

packing paper or bubble-wrap.

Goslett says that homeowners

should take care when wrapping

items in printed newspaper as it

could stain the item with ink.

) Pack unnecessary items

first

There is no use in keeping out

itemsthatarenotusedonaregular

basis, so thesecanbepackedahead

of timeandput out of theway. An-

ything that isnot essentialupuntil

the day of the move should be

packed and ready to go. This will

give the homeowner a good indica-

tion as to how much more needs

to be packed and it will save them

a great deal of time. There is no

need to keep winter clothes out if

the move is happening during the

summer months, and duplicate

items can be pared down to only

the bare essentials, says Goslett.

) Keep similar or matching

items together

Pack items that are used togeth-

er in one box, such as an appliance

and its detachable parts or book

with bookends. If a piece of furni-

ture needs to be dismantled, place

all the screws, bolts or small parts

into re-sealable plastic bags or en-

velope and tape it to the item the

corresponding item. Another op-

tion is label each bag or envelope

and place them all into one box

along with accessories such as re-

motecontrols, extensioncordsand

Allenkey.Be sure tomark this box

clearly so that it can be easily

found, says Goslett.

)Co-ordinateboxesbycolour

While the homeowner may

know which box needs to go into

which room, it is likely that the

movers wont. Goslett explains

that an easy way to resolve this

problem is by designating each

roominthenewhomeacertaincol-

our and marking each box or item

withastickerof thecorresponding

colour. For example, all bedroom

items will be marked in blue and

kitchen items in red. By putting a

matching sticker on the door post

ofeachroom,moverswillknowthe

destination of each item or box.

) Personal and important

items

Goslett advises homeowners to

pack abag for each familymember

with all of the personal items that

theywillwant immediateaccess to

when arriving at the new home,

such as cellphone, toothbrush or

pyjamas. It also advisable to have

aboxorbag thatcontainsallvalua-

ble items that can be kept with the

homeowner at all times. This box

should also include important doc-

uments such as birth certificates,

bankingrecordsandidentitydocu-

ments, says Goslett.

) Check your insurance

According to Goslett it is a good

idea to phone the insurance com-

pany and check before the move

what is coveredbyyourhomeown-

ers insurance during the move

and if you require any additional

insurance from the mover. Also

find out what is required in case

of loss, as some insurance compa-

niesmay need receipts, appraisals

or photos of valuable items.

Although moving can be a

stressful exercise, with the right

planning and organisation it can

be a far more bearable event.

Knowing that youare as organised

as possible to make the move as

smooth as possible can make it an

exciting experience that everyone

can look forward to, Goslett con-

cludes.

For more information visit

www.remax.co.za

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170 Main Road, Somerset West, 7130

Tel. 021 85 22942 Fax. 021 85 12515

Cell. 083 675 3012

email. mdprop@global.co.za

www. moniquedamseauxproperties.co.za

NEW RELEASE

IMMACULATE TOWN HOUSE FOR THE

YOUNG /RETIRED/INVESTOR R699 000.

DUAL LIVING IN LA SANDRA R3 650. M

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms mes. spacious

lounge, sep. dining room, study, oak

kitchen, sep. laundry, large thatch lapa ,

pool and braai area, double garage, staff

quarters, SEP FLATLET, 2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge/di/room

Ph MONIQUE 083 675 3012

JOINT MANDATE

HOME ON LOVELY PLOT 1769 m2

IN HELDERBERG ESTATE R2 990.

3 Bedrooms., 2 baths., m.e.s., 2 reception

areas, kitchen with breakfast nook. laundry,

wine cellar, d/garages, covered patio to

stunning pool, large Jacuzzi, walled garden

Separate self contained guest flat let

PH MONIQUE 083 675 3012

JOINT MANDATE

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms mes,

study/4th bedroom, 3 recepition

rooms, braai room, open plan

kitchen, laundry, double garages,

private pool area , stunning garden

large deck to sea views, plus more

Ph MONIQUE 083 675 3012

YVES 082 929 1829

JOINT MANDATE

LARGE FAMILY HOME IN

HELDERVUE R1 995. M

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms mes, open plan

living area, granite kitchen, oven & hob

Secure parking bay .

PH YVES 082 929 1829

JOINT MANDATE

021-851-7076

www.helmuth.co.za

Helmuth 082 658 1680

Two Separate Beautiful Modern Luxury Homes with their own Gardens in a 1 Ha Smallholding in a

Gated Estate.

Ideal for 2 families - or Rent One Out for Extra income? PLUS a Studio Cottage in a paddock.

(Note an adjoining vacant Hectare is also available)

SMALLHOLDING WITH 2 HOMES R3.6M

Secure Patio Living with Panoramic Views of False Bay.

Enjoy sunsets over Cape Point and Table Mountain!

Top Quality, Light, Immaculate Extra Spacious 3 or 4 Bedroomed Home.

(The Spacious Main Bedroom and the 4th Spacious Bedroom are joined as a Palatial Suite!)

SOMERSET HEIGHTS R3.95M

WEB REF 257

WEB REF 248

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2013SELECTRICBUG

www.electrabug.co.za

Tel: 021 851 7423

electrabug@telkomsa.net

ALL PRICES QUOTED ARE FOR A SINGLE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY

ELECTRIC FENCE INSPECTION R450 EXCL VAT

PLUMBING

INSPECTION

BEETLE AND

ELECTRICAL

INSPECTION

GAS

INSPECTION

R350-00

excl vat

R500-00

excl vat

R350-00

excl vat

Office number: 021 851 1193

Fax number: 021 851 1645

Shop 20, Rola Centre, Caledon Str, Somerset West

www.ikayaproperties.co.za

WE DO OUR HOMEWORK BETTER

Dan van Zyl (Principal)

082 458 3867

R1 350 000R1 500 000

Popular retirement village with

medical facilities, 3 bedrooms, 2

bathrooms, aircon, garage.

Dan 082 458 3867

R950 000

For the Investor

3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,

garage, private garden, pool

Carin Hugo 083 469 1869

R475 000R495 000

2 Units in quiet security

complex with communal

pool. Low levies & rates.

Cecil Venter 071 177 8986

R780 000 - URGENT SALE!

2 Bedrooms, loft, full bathroom,

garage, storeroom, renovated

kitchen, close to all amenities.

Carin Hugo 083 469 1869

R375 000

Great investment

Close to all amenities, good

rental income. 2 Bedrooms.

Cecil Venter 071 177 8986

HELDERBERG

SHOWLIST - SKOULYS SHOWLIST - SKOULYS SHOWLIST - SKOULYS

SUNDAY

14 Begonia, Heldervue, Somerset West

Adri McFarlane: 082 320 1520

18 Birkenhead, Land en Zeezicht

Jeanne de Waal: 082 821 4048

Please refer to our Harcourts Platinum

page for the exciting show house run

happening this weekend.

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There is a lighter side to life for estate agents too!

Real estate is a really exciting ca-

reer. While we sell property, what

we really deal with, is people.

One of the benefits of a career in

real estate ismeetingpeoplediffer-

ent people with different needs. In

doing this we get into some really

funny situations that bring out the

lighter side of life.

I remember as a green young

agent of 19 my first sale was to a

Dutch lady. She was rather elderly,

and had a younger daughter, per-

haps in her late thirties. I had an ap-

pointment to meet them to take an

offer on a property and when I ar-

rived at their home, the daughter

was sun-tanning in nothing more

than a G-string completely uncon-

cerned by my presence.

After stumbling through my in-

troductions I was

shown to the lounge

where the mother

was waiting. I sat on

the leather couchand

tried to complete the

offer through stutter-

ingandstammering

how does one focus?

The daughter joined

us half way through

and sat next to me to

add her signature. I

didnt know where to

look and skin on

leather makes a

soundIwillnever for-

get. It took a few days for my

blushing to subside. The things we

endure for our sellers!

A seller once gave me a mandate

to sell his townhouse

and, ashe travelledof-

ten, he gave me a key.

His instructionwas to

always phone first to

make an appoint-

ment, but if there was

no answer and no one

at home I could con-

duct the viewing on

my own.

Buyers walked in

one morning and en-

quired on the listing.

I could not reach the

owner on his phone,

and there was no an-

swer on the home phone. So we

jumped into my car and arrived at

theproperty. I rang thedoorbell and

knocked hard, just in case. No an-

swer. We entered the townhouse

and I showed the buyers in. I was

so focused on showing them the fea-

tures on the property and we en-

teredthemainbedroomandensuite

at which time I found out the wife

was at home in the shower!

Needless to saywebeat ahasty re-

treat. But we all had a good laugh

afterwards.

Agents endure many embarrass-

ing moments. I recall the time one

of my colleagues had to climb over

a fence to gain access to a property

(with the sellers consent) and split

hispants.Funny ifyourewatching!

Or when a dog took a bite out of

one of my agents backsides! Dogs

can really be awkward to deal with.

I remember a Great Dane that was

being friendly and slobbered all

over the front of my trousers.

shades of Mr. Bean. Or worse still,

when he did the same to my female

purchaser.

Selling property is a serious busi-

ness but whats great about our

line of work is that its filled with

moments where we really connect

withpeople. Itshardtobeat the feel-

ing of satisfaction when you find

someone their dream home, or

when you succeed in selling a prop-

erty and delighting your seller.

Nexttimeyouworkwithanestate

agent remember we are just people

like everyone else. Have a good

laugh with us - let us into your

world. We just want to help you

achieve your dreams.

E-mail your real estate question

to steve.cd@harcourts.co.za.

Talking Property by Ste

ve CaradocDavies

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Old Mutual Building, 40 Bird Street, Stellenbosch

t 021 809 2760 | admin@sothebysrealtystb.co.za | www.sothebysrealty.co.za | www.sothebysrealty.com

Offers from R1 800 000

Charming north facing townhouse situated in a small,

security complex inParadyskloof. In immaculate con-

dition, offering a generous open plan living area, spa-

cious and sunny bedrooms and exquisite views of the

mountain. Asking Price: R2 150 000

Contact: Monique Holzen 072 390 9227

R6 650 000

Immer gewildeMostertsdrift woningmet n baie goeie

ligging! Stil, rustig, naby Eerste Rivier stapafstand

van skole. Alles in een!

Kontak: Marelise Visagie 072 776 2645

R4 700 000

Family delight positioned in a highly sought after

suburb close to excellent schools and Nature Re-

serve. Modern open plan living areas spilling onto

large stoep ensures a relaxing lifestyle.

Contact: Marelise Visagie 072 776 2645

Stellenbosch

Each office independently owned and operated

Sole MandateWeb Ref 523063

R2 550 000

Situated in a quiet suburb with mature trees. This

well maintained family home with a feeling of

warmth and spaciousness offers, open-plan living

spaces with 4 bedrooms and a study. Covered patio

with braai has an easy flow to the pool and a childs

paradise garden.

Christine 082 417 2506 / Graham 084 308 3540

R10 700 000

On the edge of the mountain slopes of Stellenbosch just a few minutes from town centre, lays this

pretty gem of a 4 star rating Guest House. All furniture included with accommodation for owner/man-

ager. This is a must view! Contact: Christine 082 417 2506 / Graham 084 308 3540

Sole Mandate

Web Ref 569021

Joint Mandate

Web Ref 232410

Web Ref 544752

Sole Mandate

Joint Mandate

Web Ref 232879

On Show: Sunday 14h00 - 17h00

Offers from R 4 800 000

Dont miss this opportunity to own a corner plot

property with all the extras to make it a dream home.

Spacious, luxurious and in top conidition!

Asking Price: R5 650 000

Contact: Marelise Visagie 072 776 2645

Joint Mandate

Web Ref 553404

On Show: Sunday 14h00 - 17h00

140 Main Road, Paarl. 7646. | t 021 870 1011 | info@sirpaarl.co.za

www.sothebysrealty.co.za | www.sothebysrealty.com | www.farmssouthafrica.com | www.farmandranchsir.com

Wellington | R1 280 000

A spacious and very neat family home situated in a

good neighbourhood. 3 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 3

reception rooms, 1 garage and flatlet.

Contact: Estelle Denys 072 141 4117

Wellington | R595 000

An excellent investment in a secure block walking

distance from the University. 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath-

room, open plan lounge and kitchen. 1 Parking bay.

Contact: Estelle Denys 072 141 4117

Paarl | Wellington

Each office independently owned and operated

Web Ref: 564779

Web Ref: 564808

Val de Vie | R7 200 000

Very private house situated next to the nature re-

serve. Entertainment area overlooks a timber

deck with pool facing the reserve. Elegant and

spacious. Good finishes.

Contact: Mercedes Labuschagne 082 555 2043

Web Ref 564644

Malmesbury | R5 500 000

Price Reduction - Small farm with lots of accom-

modation, 3 spacious houses, laborers' houses,

barn and various outbuildings. Borehole water and

natural spring. Some implements included.

Contact: Irene 074 127 9280 / Danie 083 627 2148

Web Ref 228798

Wellington | R5 250 000 (ex VAT)

Very unique smallholding of 3 Hectares in prestigious

Bovlei. 4 Bedroom house, 2 bedroom cottage, la-

borers cottage, store, sufficient good quality water.

Not sold as going concern.

Contact: Irene 074 127 9280 / Danie 083 627 2148

Web Ref: 233169

Rozenmeer Country Estate | R1 250 000

Turnkey 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom duplex in pristine

Rozenmeer Security Estate. 10 minutes from Paarl,

all costs included, up to 100% loans to qualified buy-

ers, no interim building costs.

Contact: Bronwyn Boyd 083 420 1747

New Release

Paarl | R1 850 000

Spacious accommodation onabig plot/erf. Thehouse

consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, openplan living

areas, study and muchmore.

Contact: Miranda Coetzee 083 414 7212

Web Ref: 34524

Sole Mandate

Joint Mandate

Sole Mandate

Sole Mandate

Joint Mandate

Sole Mandate

Why landlords reallydoneed

professional lettingagents

About 10% of home sales these

days are buy-to-let purchases

by investors who intend to rent

their properties to tenants. In

addition, there are already

thousands of existing land-

lords who own one or more

rental properties.

It has been estimated that there

are somewhere between 750 000

and 1 million rented homes in the

formal property sector, and we

would venture to say that most of

those are in private hands and not

owned by big organisations, says

Jan Davel, MD of the RealNet es-

tate agency group.

However, managing such prop-

erties and tenants is becoming

ever more complex, and there are

not many private investors with

the specialist knowledge or time to

do so. They need help from proper-

ly trained and qualified letting

agents who also comply with rele-

vant legislation and regulations.

Depending on optional services

and matters related to mainte-

nance, such an agent is usually

paid around 10% of the monthly

rental but, says Davel, most land-

lords find that this is not a high

price to pay for the peace of mind

that comes from having a profes-

sional manage their leases, ten-

ants and, if necessary, properties

in their absence.

The two major advantages in

working with a letting agent are

better tenant selection and better

rent collection. Professional let-

ting agents have access to systems

and information that enable them

to pre-qualify tenants properly,

so that there is a much lower risk

of you endingupwith a tenant that

is a bad payer or likely to damage

your property.

In addition, by hiring a letting

agent, you put a buffer between

yourself and the tenant. You dont

have to listen to excuses, chase

down rent, or be the bad guy if it

becomesnecessary toevict theper-

sonlivinginyourproperty.Agents

also have an advantage because

tenants usually realise that they,

unlike the owner, are just doing

their job and are obligated to en-

force the lease terms. In fact many

agents say that it is considerably

easier to manage other peoples

properties rather than their own,

for this very reason.

How does one select a good let-

ting agent? A personal recommen-

dation always helps, but if you

have to decide for yourself, you

should preferably choose an agent

whoalreadymanagesaportfolioof

rented accommodation and can

provide references from other

landlords. Next you should make

sure your agent is registered with

the Estate Agency Affairs Board,

has a trust account for clients

money and only takes commis-

sions from landlords (not fromten-

ants). It is also preferable that the

agent or agency is a member of an

established national real estate

group, as it improves the chances

of the agent using tried and tested

management systems and comply-

ingwith anumber ofActs andReg-

ulations thatarespecific toproper-

ty letting. And of course, the fact

that there is a big brother with a

corporate reputation to protect is

also to your benefit.

Having chosen an agent, it is

likely that you will then be asked

to sign an agency agreement or

letting mandate that covers the

agents right to let the property on

your behalf and manage it during

the tenancy. Youmustmake sure

that you read this, and do not sign

it if theres any part that is unclear

or that you dont agree with.

Similarly,youshouldcheckout

the lease agreement your agent

will be using. And if there are any

special instructionsyouwantyour

agent or tenant to follow, put them

inwriting, date themandkeepcop-

ies in a clearly marked file. Re-

member that the agent always rep-

resents the property owner (land-

lord) and cannot and should not do

anythingwithout theexpressman-

date of the owner.

Once youve reached agreement

and the agent knows what you ex-

pect, its time to backoff and let the

agent do his or her job, Davel says.

An experienced letting agent

will know how to find a suitable

tenant and how to check their

records. He or she will also ensure

that an adequate deposit is paid

and react quickly and correctly if

the rent is not paid promptly or if

repairs are needed. An agent can

only take corrective actions in

terms of your mandate and a good

agent will keep you informed of all

relevantmatters. And that is, after

all, the serviceyouarepaying for.

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Diewerklikewaarde

vaneiendom

Sedert die finansile krisis die wreld

in 2008 getref het, is daar n geredeka-

wel oor eiendom as n swak of goeie be-

legging soveel ontledings en bespre-

kings dat dit maklik is om te vergeet

dat eiendom eintlik die individuele,

menslike voordele van huisbesit be-

hels.

Dit is die mening van Berry Everitt, be-

sturendedirekteurvandieChasEveritt In-

ternational-eiendomsgroep, wat s dit het

nou tyd geword om weer di voordele on-

der die loep te neem, en die eerste is dat

huiseienaarsmeer gelukkig in hul eie hui-

se enbuurte is ashuurders, n feitwatdeur

die jare oor en oor in verskeie studies belig

is.

VolgensHabitat for Humanity, byvoor-

beeld, verhuis huiseienaars gemiddeld

slegs elke agt jaar, terwyl huurders gemid-

deld net twee jaar lank in n huureiendom

woon.

Hy skryf in die nuusbrief, Property

Signposts, dat die tweede voordeel - en

waarskynlik die belangrikste een virmen-

semet gesinne - is dat diekinders vanhuis-

eienaarsbeteropskoolvaar, ngroterkans

het om n tersire kwalifikasie te bekom,

minder probleme met alkohol of dwelms

het, en meer verdien wanneer hulle vol-

wasse is as die kinders vanmensewat ver-

blyf huur.

Dis maklik om te sien waarom aange-

sien huisbesit maatskaplike stabiliteit in

die handwerk en tot beterwoonbuurte lei.

Mense met n langtermynbelang in hul

woonbuurt ismeer geneig omplaaslike or-

ganisasies teondersteunendiewelsynvan

die gemeenskap teverbeterdeur samewer-

king met skole, kerke, buurtwag en belas-

tingbetalersverenigings. En natuurlik is

hullemeergeneigomhul tuineteversorg!

Everitt s inwoners trek ook dikwels

voordeel uit buurte waar die meeste van

hulle hul eie huise besit, naamlik in die

vorm van laer misdaadsyfers, beter skole,

n hor vraag na eiendom in die toekoms

en hor eiendomswaardes.

Enditbringonsweer terugna finansies

maarnienetdieblote beleggingswaarde

van huisbesit nie. Daar steek groot waar-

heid daarin dat huisbesit teenoor huur, in-

dividue en gesinne in staat stel om wel-

vaart te skep sodat hulle hul eie lewens en

die van mense wat vir hulle belangrik is,

kan verbeter.

Deurnet nhuislening af te betaal pleks

vanmaandelikse huur te betaal, kan hulle

ekwiteit in hul eiendom opbou wat benut

kan word om vir kinders se opleiding te

betaal, n nuwe onderneming tot stand te

bring, of om vir hul aftrede voorsiening te

maak vooruitsigte wat vir die meeste

huiskopers baie meer eg en volhoubaar

is as die moontlikheid om in die volgende

oplewing n groot wins uit eiendom te

maak.

Brighten up yourwinter gardenwith

violas and pansies

One of natures most glorious gifts to us in

winter is the sweet, fragrant faces of pansies

and vilolas.

These gorgeous little plants really take the

bite out of winter.

The main difference between the two is

flower size. Pansies generally have fewer

blooms per plant, but make up for it with

much larger flowers.

Violas have small, dainty flowers, but they

are very florific.

Both perform well in a sunny or partially

shaded position, so planting under deciduous

trees in autumn is ideal.

Violas are even happy in quite shady posi-

tions, so are perfect for brightening up dull

areas.

Set out your seedlings 20 cm apart as soon

as theweather cools and youll enjoy them for

manymonths to come. Pansies and violas are

suitable for the front of borders and beds, in

small groups among other flowers, as well as

in containers.

They can survive light freezes and in mild

climates bloom throughout winter and

spring, often blooming right up to Christmas.

For the best performance, water thoroughly

about once a week and use a plant food every

other week.

Dont forget to deadhead to extend the

blooming period.

Information supplied by theBeddingPlant

Growers Association. For more go to www.li-

feisagarden.co.za

A bed of violas PHOTO: BEDDING PLANT GROWERS ASSOCIATION

Colourful pansies

Daar steek groot waar-

heid daarin dat huisbesit,

teenoor huur, individue

en gesinne in staat stel

om welvaart te skep.

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Wanneer huiseienaars hul huise

bemarkprobeerhullegewoonlik

om dit ten beste vertoon en sal

dikwels verf, matte skoonmaak,

rommel opruim en die tuin op-

knap voordat die eerste voorne-

mendekopersbydiedeur instap.

Daar is egter eenkunsieomnuit-

stekende eerste indruk te skep wat

hulle nie uit die oog moet verloor

nie: Goeie beligting.

Deesdae kan talle voornemende

kopers eers saans nwerk na huise

kyk en selfs mense wat skoudae by-

woonsalkwalikkansienhoeskoon,

vars ennetjies die huis is as die bin-

nekant swakbelig is, sBerryEve-

ritt, besturende direkteur van die

Chas Everitt International-eien-

domsgroep.

Met die regte beligting kan n

vaal vertrek van so-so tot sensasio-

neel verander word. Kolligte kan

byvoorbeeld ingespan word om n

baie ruim vertrek minder steriel te

laat vertoon deur intieme poele lig

te skep.

Ligte wat na benede skyn kan

weer plafonnewat baie hoog is, laat

sak; nmuurwat in liggebaaiword

sal dit visueel verder laat vertoon

endie vertrekgroter laat lyk; endeur

die langmure in n lang, smalvertrek

te belig kan die visuele proporsies

verbeter word.

Hy skryf in die nuusbrief,Property

Signposts, dat aksentbeligting n ver-

trek sebeste eienskap, soos n statige

kaggel, kan uitlig. In n kombuis be-

hoort ligtewat afwaarts skyn gegroe-

peer te word ommeer lig op werkop-

pervlakke te fokus. In n badkamer

werk muurlampe of ligte bo die spie-

elsgewoonlikgoeden nstortbehoort

ook goeie beligting te h.

Die bestenuus is natuurlik dat dit

redelik goedkoop is om n huis se be-

ligting te verander, veral in vergely-

king met die koste verbonde aan die

meeste ander opknappingsprojekte.

Die wye reeks beskikbare ligskerms,

en kompakte fluoorgloeilampe en

LEDs wat baie langer as gewone

gloeilampe hou en minder elektrisi-

teit verbruik beteken dat huiseie-

naars min verskoning het om in die

duister te tas.

En met n bietjie verbeelding en

dieregteadviesoorwatterbehoreom

in te span om die verlangde effek te

skep, kan enige verkoper sy huis se

waarde in die o van voornemende

kopers verhoog.

Verlig jouhuis sebesteeienskappe

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CHEVROLETS SUV:UPGRADESMADE

EnhancedCaptiva for2013

QUICKPIC

G

eneralMotors SouthAfri-

ca has announced a styl-

ingandenhancedfeatures

package to refresh the popular

Chevrolet Captiva SUV for the

2013model year. The changes in-

clude an update to exterior styl-

ing, added convenience items

andanextendedlistof factoryfit-

ted options.

Chevrolets Captiva ushered in a

new era in design for the Chevrolet

brandwhenitwasfirst launchedon-

to the international market. This

wasadesign froma freshandyouth-

ful design team that drew on global

inputsanddesigncues todefine this

mid-sized SUV for world markets.

The result was a vehicle with well-

proportioned features that impart-

ed a bold but sophisticated look.

With seating for seven and com-

prehensive safety features includ-

ing six airbags driver and front

passenger frontal and side protec-

tion plus curtain side protection.

Add to this a comprehensive list of

electronic driver aids including

ABS, and Vehicle Stability Control

and theCaptiva presents itself as an

ideal family transport solution.

Building on this proven formula

Chevrolet has continued to update

theCaptivawithcontemporarystyl-

ing enhancementswith the latest it-

eration available at Chevrolet deal-

ers from the second week in June.

Styling tweaks across theCaptiva

range of 2.4 LT FWD (Front Wheel

Drive) manual and automatic and

the top of the range 2.2 LTZ AWD

(All Wheel Drive) models include a

fresh treatment for the front bump-

er, fog lampsurroundsandgrille.At

the rear the update includes a re-

vised rearbumper, andexhaust out-

lets. Tail-lamps are

nowmoreattractive,

reliable and longer

life LED units.

All three Captiva

variantsnowfeature

a Touch-Pad lift

gate mechanism and

passenger seat belt

warning.

Dual-zone climate

control air-condi-

tioning is standard

on the 2.2 LTZ AWD

model and available

as a factory fitted op-

tion on the 2.4 LT

manual and auto-

matic models.

The 2.2 LTZ now

has keyless entry

and push button

startingaspartof the

Passive Entry Pas-

siveStart (PEPS) fea-

ture. Also included

in the specification

of this top linemodel

are illuminated

door-sill covers that

highlight the Capti-

va name. An impor-

tant safety item in-

cluded in the 2.2 LTZ

features list is a tyre

pressurewarningin-

dicator.

The final drive ra-

tio on the Captiva

2.2 LTZ has been revised to provide

improved performance from rest.

Factory fitted options available

on the Captiva 2.4 LT manual and

automatic include 18 inch alloy

wheels with a new fresh design, an

electronic sun-roof and leather

seats.

Customers for these two models

canalsospecifyaLuxuryPackage

that adds dual-zone climate control

air-conditioning and an on-board

computer.

TheChevroletCaptiva ispowered

by either a 2.4 F Ecotec engine with

variable valve timing that produces

123 kW and 230 Nm of torque, or a

common rail direct injection 2.2 F

diesel engine that produces 135 kW

with 400 Nm of torque. Both are lat-

est generation engines from Chev-

rolet thatofferexceptionaleconomy

in operation.

Tests conducted by Chevrolet en-

gineers indicate combined cycle fu-

el economy of 8,8 F/100km for the

front wheel drive 2.4 Fmodel and a

miserly 8,0F/100kmfor the2.2 Fdie-

sel all-wheel drive model.

The Captiva 2.4 LT with front

wheel drive is available with a

choice of 6-speed manual transmis-

sion or 6-speed automatic with elec-

tronic control. The Captiva 2.2 LTZ

has a 6-speed electronically control-

ledautomatictransmissionwithon-

demand four wheel drive.

Recommended retail prices start

at R 322 100 and climb towards

R 443 000.

The 2.2 LTZ now has keyless entry and push button starting as part of the Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS) feature.

PHOTO: QUICKPIC

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2413DDAW5x2

Milnerton, Koeberg Road t: 021 551 1257

Observatory, Main Road t: 021 447 9862

Strand, Gants Plaza t: 021 853 0491

Car Service

AA s G o os G o o d ad a s ths th e Age n t se Age n t s

CarCare101: The

autoWORKSguide to

knowingyour car

Do you know enough about your car to

give it the best possible care? auto-

WORKS provides this list of basics every

driver should keep in mind when faced

with car challenges:

. Is it a petrol or diesel car? This is some-

thing you should know about your car the

momentyoupurchase it, but takecare to find

thisoutwhenusingsomeoneelses car. If pet-

rol and diesel aremixed, serious damage can

be caused to the cars engine.

. Ignoring any warning lights in the in-

strumentclustercouldcauseseriousdamage

to your vehicles engine and put you in dan-

ger. When you first drive your car, take five

minutes to switch on the ignition, look at all

the warning signs and if there are any you

are not familiar with, look them up in the

manual.

. Know where the fuse box is so you can

find it in an emergency. Keep spare fuses at

hand.

. Tyre pressure is extremely important

and should be checked every other month.

You have to be able to advise petrol attend-

ants on the correct pressure. Look for a label

indicating this under thepetrol flap or on the

chassis or car frame if you open the car door.

Your car manual will also have an exact ex-

planation.

. Howtochangea tyre isaneed toknow.

Ensure your car is carrying the tools needed

to change your car tyres and know how to

use them.

autoWorks offers workshops that will

teach and help drivers to become familiar

with changing tyres.

. Its essential toknowthenumberof your

road car assist service. Even small repairs

like a fan belt cant be done at the side of the

road without special tools. Make sure you

have someone to call in case of a breakdown.

. Figure out the switches and controls

around the steering wheel to prevent mis-

haps.

. Check the oil and water levels. If either

is too low, you will damage your engine.

Dont rely on petrol attendants; make sure

you check these regularly at home.

. Top up windscreen washer fluid often.

. Know what your car normally sounds

like. If this sound changes, ask a qualified

technician to check for the reason.

. Keeptrackofyourcarservicesandwhen

the next one is due. Missing a service will

putextrastrainonthecarandcancausedam-

age to the engine. Its also important to keep

the invoices of previous services, as well as

a record of exactly what work was done.

. The radio code is often overlooked but

without it you cant use your radio. Make

sure you keep the code in a safe place, along

with the registration documents.When your

battery has been disconnected, youll need

this code to operate the radio again.

Viglietti Motors delivers the

first Ferrari F12 in Kwa-ZuluNatal

QUICKPIC

Viglietti Motors Durban has

proudlyunleashedthefirstFer-

rari F12berlinetta onto the

roads of Kwa-Zulu Natal after

anexceptionally luckyandhap-

py customer took delivery of

his new award-winning super-

car on Saturday 15 June.

Powered by Ferraris latest

V12 engine which recently

scooped the Best Performance

Engine and Above 4 F Engine

accolades at theprestigiousEn-

gine of the Year Awards the

545kW,340km/h,R4,85-million

supercar is set to create a stir

wherever it may find itself

alongthebeautifulKZNcoastorrollingsug-

ar cane hills.

Celebrating its first birthday this June,

VigliettiMotorsDurban serves as the third

official Ferrari dealership featuring full

service and retail facilities in SouthAfrica,

complemented by its counterparts in Cape

Town and Johannesburg.

Founded in 1972 in Woodstock, Cape

Town, as a general workshop for all makes

of vehicles by Viglietti brothers Ferdinan-

do andLuigi, the opening of an engineering

division in 1976 saw the rest of the Viglietti

brothers and sister Antonetta join the com-

pany.

Viglietti Motors became the official im-

porter of Ferrari andLancia vehicles in the

Western Cape in the early 1990s, with the

new showroom incorporating Ferrari and

Maserati vehicles opening in 1998 on Roe-

land Street in Cape Town, where it still

stands today.

The Sandton-based Johannesburg

branchwas opened in 2009 following the of-

ficial importercontract forsub-SaharanAf-

rica, followed by Viglietti Motors Durban

in2012,bothdealershipsmassively increas-

ing the Ferrari and Maserati footprint in

South Africa.

SalesManagerat theDurbanbranch,Jer-

emyEccles, sayshe iscommitted tooffering

the highest levels of customer service and

a true Ferrari experience.

Our firstbirthday is indeedaspecialone

and what better way to celebrate than with

the delivery of the greatest Ferrari South

Africans have ever seen?

The newF12berlinetta is the pinnacle of

Ferrari technology and design and is a re-

flection of the Viglietti Motors ethos and

style.

We wish the lucky owner of the new

F12berlinetta the very best andmany glori-

ous miles in his new supercar.

Ferraris breathtaking F12berlinetta. PHOTO: QUICKPIC

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GWMSteed5:Aworthy contender?

FRANS LE ROUX

GreatWallMotors,betterknown

as GWM, is a Chinese manufac-

turer that's been ruffling the

SouthAfricanmarketsince2007.

The company started off, like

most, not being trusted or sup-

ported by brand loyal consum-

ers.

Well, that was then, this is now.

And boy how things have changed

for GWM. According to reports,

GWM is one the fastest growing au-

tomotive brands in theworld.GWM

now offers buyers a vehicle in most

segments. Froma small city car, the

C10 to a full-house 7-seater Hover

H5.

I recently drove their top-spec 4x4

diesel bakkie, called the Steed 5 2.0

VGT. Lets start with the most im-

portant part first - the price. At

R 264 900 this bakkie is really good

value for money. The Steed uses

their latest, independently devel-

oped 2.0 4-cylinder turbo diesel en-

gine which produces a respectable

110 kW and 310 Nm. Coupled with a

adequate 6-speed manual transmis-

sion, the Steed is starting to make

more sense.

There is however a old saying,

You get what you paid for. This

is to a certain extent true. You do

not get the decades of reliability or

the millions of followers manufac-

tures like Toyota or Ford have. But

you do get bang for your buck.

Step up to the Steed, and you are

rather surprised by the exterior

looks.TheSteed isbynomeansugly

andGWMhave gone about their de-

sign to try and deliver two distinct

looks. For one, they are gunning for

a share in the luxury bakkie seg-

ment. Then secondly, they tried to

build something that will last and

look rugged on a dirt road. GWM

have succeeded in not building a

plastic,noisyorrevoltingbakkie. In

the front the Steed has traces of the

legendary Isuzu KB. At the rear,

break-lights also lookmuch like KB

features. Chrome mirrors, and af-

ter-market rollbar, crashbar and

running boards do look the part.

Open the door, and this is where

another few surprises await.

Full leather seats, leather bound

steeringwheel,airbags, front loader

withmp3 and even electricmirrors.

These are all things that one would

normally not find inside a Chinese

vehicle. The front seats offer little

side bolstering while the rear seats

are just a bit too upright. Especially

on those long road trips, I think the

rear seats could become a problem.

A multi-function steering wheel is

a nice touch. The 4-wheel drive sys-

temisalsooperatedfromthecentral

dash with three switches. A clever

systemwhichyoucanoperatewhile

driving (at low speeds).

I drove the GWM on various road

surfaces andwas surprisedwith the

ride quality.

The ride was not too firm for my

liking and after covering some seri-

ousruttedroads, theGWMsurvived

with ease. Even while doing hi-way

speeds thesuspensionsetupworked

well. No harsh jolts or rattles were

felt on my journey.

Fuel economy was satisfactory

thanks to the availability of the

sixth gear. Ten kilometres per litre

was my average consumption with

12being in reach if driven carefully.

GWMwill also be launching their

new Steed 5 single cab, which will

boast the new diesel engine which

my doublecab uses. It should be a

very well priced alternative if you

are in the market for a singlecab

workhorse.

Lets be honest I have a few prob-

lems with the Steed. The gear-lever

is to lowdown in the centre console,

the steering feel is very light when

turning in.

Rear headroom and seats will

take some getting use to. But with

a three year/100 000km warranty,

GWM does back their product

proudly. And at this price, all these

little imperfections are easy to live

with.

Rivals inthiscategoryincludethe

Mahindra Scorpio, Nissan NP300

and the Foton Thunda. Amongst

these the GWM is a very good alter-

native.

Considering that it is a Chinesebakkie, the Steed is definitely not ugly. A few bits of chrome gives it a leisure, sporty feel. PHOTO: FRANS LE ROUX

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Best-seller Etiosgetsamake-over

QUICKPIC

Racking up a total of 24 523 sales

since its launch in May 2012, the

Toyota Etios is now firmly en-

trenched as a best-seller on the

South African market.

To celebrate this one-year mile-

stone, Toyota has introduced a raft

of upgrades for 2013.

There are detailed alterations in

thefineprint,mostofwhich focus

ongiving the 2013Etiosamorequal-

ity feel.Up front there is anewgrille

design; as before it remains black

for the Ximodels while the Xs mod-

els get a chrome finish.

Other visual tweaks include body

colour door mirrors and handles

across the range (currently Xi mod-

elshaveblackcolourcoding)aswell

as a new exterior mirror. Not only

is this feature aesthetically more

flattering but the new design also

enhances aerodynamic perform-

ance.

The rear end has also been re-

freshed, courtesy of a new tail lamp

design for both the hatch as well as

the sedan.

Open the doors of the top-end Xs

model in either hatch or sedan and

youll notice that substantial im-

provements have been made in the

seating department. The front seats

haveheightadjustment for thedriv-

ersside,additionalcushioning, lots

of under-thigh support and feature

adjustable headrests. (The all-in-

one front seatswith integrated fixed

headrests remainon theXimodels.)

Another nice-to-have feature that

has nowbeen incorporated onto the

standard menu for Xs vari-

ants is the auto up electric

window function on the

drivers door.

Move to the rear and

again, you are greeted by a

new-found plushness

thanks to a re-profiled seat

design. In addition, the rear

seats get bigger fixed head-

rests. Other items that lift

theambienceonbothXi and

Xs grades include the icy

blue back lighting for the

central instrument cluster.

Theres also an all-new 2-

DIN Toyota audio system

fittedas standard toXsmod-

els. Its worth noting that Xi

variants nowget pre-wiring

for door speakers as well as

instrument panel speakers.

An antenna pole is a stand-

ard fitment across the

range.

The ventilation controls

on the Xs grade have been

replaced by solid knobs that

have chrome finishing and

a pleasantly tactile feel. Dit-

to thegear leverknobwhich

is more in keeping with the

cars character.

Beneath the finery is the

same 1.5 F, 4-cylinder mill

(coupled to a 5-speed manual trans-

mission) punching out 66 kW at

5 600 rpm and 132 Nm of torque at

3 000 rpm endowing the Etios with

a class-leading sub-11-second sprint

time to 100 km/h. Fuel economy is

pegged at 5,9 F/100 km for the sedan

and 6 F/100 km for the hatch in the

combined cycle.

A special focus was given to low-

ering in-cabin noise and what the

newEtiosgets is anenhancednoise,

vibration and harshness (NVH)

package. This includes a switch

fromrubber enginemounts tomore

refined, sound-absorbinghydraulic

mounts.

The silencer has been modified

for better NVH as well, and the

damper settings have been fine-

tuned to filter out suspension noise

and improve ride quality. The net

result is that the new Etios range is

a lot quieter than before.

As Glenn Crompton, Vice Presi-

dent ofMarketing, points out: Toy-

otas commitment to engineering

precisionandkaizen, or continuous

improvement, is evident through-

out the Etios.

Pricing (including 2-year service

plan) is as follows: Etios

1.5 Xi Hatch R118 800, Etios 1.5 Xs

Hatch R126 800, Etios 1.5 Xi Sedan

R125 100 and the Etios 1.5 Xs Sedan

R132 600.

Open the doors of the topend Xs model in either hatch or sedan and youll notice that substantial improvements have

been made in the seating department. PHOTO: QUICKPIC

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FordEverest:More comfort andsafety

QUICKPIC

The Everest is designed to be the

ultimate recreational vehicle

with the comfort and safety fea-

turesrequiredofa familycarand

the off-road competencies of a

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). A

number of upgrades have recent-

ly been made to the Everest re-

sulting in an even more appeal-

ing package.

The seven-seater SUVboasts bold

styling that has been further en-

hanced. A newly designed front

grille is complemented by subtle

modifications to the front bumper,

the headlamps, fog lamp bezels and

doormirrorswhile thequarterback

windows have also been enhanced.

Wheelarch flaresgive theEverest

a muscular stance, while its ready-

for-adventure character is further

defined by the full size spare wheel

mounted on the tail-gate and high-

mounted tail-light clusters that in-

crease visibility and lend a more

premium status to the SUV.

The Ford Everest is unique in its

segment in that it features a side-

hinged rear door. It allows the full-

size spare wheel to be mounted on

it andalsomakes it easier tooperate

for smaller people. It opens up the

tallest and widest cargo area in the

class when the third row of seats is

folded.

Other exterior enhancements in-

clude the addition of a new exterior

colour, Copper Red.

Cabin enhancements see the inte-

rior trim change from camel to a

darker tone called Basalt

(black), perfect for family

outingsandoutdoorexcur-

sions. USB and auxiliary

input comes standard

across the range, and

cruise control is available

as standard in the limited

model*.

Three models of the Ev-

erestareavailable,allpow-

ered by Fords acclaimed

Duratorq TDCi diesel en-

gine. The TDCi engine de-

livers quick response, pro-

duces strong torque at low

revs, offers highly refined

characteristics and is fuel

efficient with low running

costs.

The 3.0F engine employs

advanced injection tech-

nology intercooler and

variable-geometry turbo-

charging to reduce turbo

lag and improve overall

performance. Plenty of

available torque makes it

highly responsive to the

drivers needs and gives

the Everest ample grunt.

The 115kW 3.0 F delivers

380Nm peak torque at

1800 rpm. At 3 000 rpm, the

Everests 3.0 F TDCi diesel

proves its flexibility in de-

livering more than 350 Nm.

Driving through a five-speed

manual transmission, the Ford Ev-

erest XLT is available in either 4x2

or 4x4 guise. The Everest LTD is

available in 4x4 only with a five-

speed automatic transmission. The

automatic model features an elec-

tronic shift-on-the-fly system, al-

lowing a driver to shift the driving

mode from2WDto4WDathighdriv-

ingspeedsofupto100 km/h.The4x4

system features a proven-tough

Borg-Warner transfer case.

The Ford Everest comes with a 5

year/90 000 km Service Plan and a

comprehensive 4 year/120 000 km

warranty with service intervals of

10 000 kms.Customerswillalsoben-

efit from 3 years of Roadside Assist-

ance and a 5 year corrosionwarran-

ty as part of the Ford Everest pack-

age. Free off-road driver training

through De Rust Outdoor is offered

onall 4x4derivatives.Thecustomer

has the peace of mind to know that

this capable vehicle is reliable with

a low cost of ownership.

The Ford Everest is designed to be the ultimate recreational vehicle. PHOTO: QUICKPIC