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“Forking out money for petrol is pretty much the same as using a R200 note as blitz to start the Sunday braai,” read a recent Groupon deal, punting the ‘latest’ fuel-savvy gadget to hit the SA market.
Now, I usually don’t fall for outrageous sales gimmicks. But, if you’re a driver like me who is disillusioned at the cost of even idling your bladdy car, then you’d understand why this promo indubitably grabbed my attention.
So the Turbo-Flo unit – which is supposedly easy to install and requires “no mechanical knowledge” – takes less than 20 minutes to fit, is apparently maintenance free and also promises to last an entire lifetime!
How does it (claim to) work?
The Turbo-Flo, fitted somewhere in or around the air intake pipe, essentially enhances the flow of air, which in turn improves your car’s performance so you get more kilometres out of a tank.
How do we know that it’s not just another ploy?
Well, manufacturers are SO convinced of their product’s competence and efficiency, that they’re offering this impressive 90-day, 100% money-back guarantee!
Hm. I don’t know, hey – either it’s their dodgy website that reminds me of an even dodgier telemarketing ad, or I’m just being overly cautious because of all the money-saving schemes doing the rounds.
What do you think?
The Turbo-Flo…
Now, I usually don’t fall for outrageous sales gimmicks. But, if you’re a driver like me who is disillusioned at the cost of even idling your bladdy car, then you’d understand why this promo indubitably grabbed my attention.
So the Turbo-Flo unit – which is supposedly easy to install and requires “no mechanical knowledge” – takes less than 20 minutes to fit, is apparently maintenance free and also promises to last an entire lifetime!
How does it (claim to) work?
The Turbo-Flo, fitted somewhere in or around the air intake pipe, essentially enhances the flow of air, which in turn improves your car’s performance so you get more kilometres out of a tank.
How do we know that it’s not just another ploy?
Well, manufacturers are SO convinced of their product’s competence and efficiency, that they’re offering this impressive 90-day, 100% money-back guarantee!
Hm. I don’t know, hey – either it’s their dodgy website that reminds me of an even dodgier telemarketing ad, or I’m just being overly cautious because of all the money-saving schemes doing the rounds.
What do you think?
The Turbo-Flo…
