According to the most recent Naamsa (National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of SA) list, the country’s best-selling vehicles by model range is the Ford Figo 1.4 Ambiente. A rad little car, but let’s be honest, it’s not made for heavy moving.

So most young guys and girls out there likely have a Figo – there are plenty out on the streets – but let’s look at the logistical problem.

The Figo features a boot capacity of 284 litres, and a width of 1.68 metres – compact, but it ain’t going to get your new 32-inch TV (the most commonly bought TV size), your old couch, and that strange life-sized Darth Vader suit you found at the dump. Everyone can shudder at experiencing this Tetris-like conundrum, and those who have will know the frustration.

Did you know, there’s a local service that will prevent you from turning your pride-and-joy into a clown car packed with furniture, pets, and whatever else you may need to get somewhere?

Book-A-Bakkie lets you rent a variety of different bakkies, vans and trucks to handle those bigger items that won’t fit in the boot of your car! If you’re unsure about what vehicle you may need, their highly qualified staff will be able to assist you with selecting the correct match to best meet your transport requirements.

Book-a-bakkie branches are located in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Polokwane and Nelspruit, but you can also get hassle-free online quotes from the Book-A-Bakkie website: www.book-a-bakkie.co.za.