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Helpful guides and insights to make your Drive subscription easy and stress-free.

Car Subscription vs Rent-to-Own
12 January 2026
Car Subscription vs Rent-to-Own

Rent-to-own options often appeal to drivers who cannot qualify for traditional vehicle finance. The promise is simple: “Pay monthly now and eventually the car becomes yours.”

Car Subscription vs Long-Term Rental
12 January 2026
Car Subscription vs Long-Term Rental

At first glance, long-term rental and car subscription appear almost identical: access to a vehicle for a fixed monthly fee, without ownership. The difference lies in the experience, flexibility, and how well each model adapts when your life changes.

Car Subscription vs Buying a Car with Finance
12 January 2026
Car Subscription vs Buying a Car with Finance

For decades, South Africans have been taught that financing a car is “normal”. But as interest rates, vehicle prices, insurance, maintenance, tyres, and depreciation continue to climb, many drivers are rethinking whether vehicle finance is still the smartest route.

Car Subscription vs Buying a Car Cash
12 January 2026
Car Subscription vs Buying a Car Cash

Paying cash for a car feels responsible. You avoid interest, you avoid monthly debt, and you “own” the vehicle outright. For many South Africans, that sense of certainty is appealing.

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