The lastest scam in car thefts is called remote jamming and people with modern cars wrongfully assume their sophisticated vehicles are theft-safe. Nothing could be further from the truth. South African criminals are one step ahead of technology. Criminals make use of radio transmitters…
If you are looking for the best car insurance deal you may get badly hurt if price is your only consideration. Or if any other single feature is the only factor you are interested in – like lower premiums. Many people don’t even…
Residual payments or balloon payments are important considerations to make when negotiating a car loan. Having a balloon payment may seem like a good idea. That’s because it allows everyone to afford a car by making the monthly payments that much less. Sounds…
Few people know that Top Up insurance should be part of the equation when you purchase a new vehicle on credit. Car insurance is readily available in South Africa. Every car owner is usually indebted to the bank or a financial institution for…
Most businesses have cars, vans or lorries which need to be insured. Because these vehicles are important to the running of your business, Fleet insurance as well as public liability insurance should also be important. Protect your company against claims for injury or accidental damage…
Everybody who drives a car, wants to know that their car insurer has customised their cover according to their needs. Every South African knows that nothing in life is sure, and that accidents, theft and crime are more frequent occurrences here than elsewhere.…
The more you know about road safety and protecting your car, the more prepared you’ll be to invest in the best motor insurance which specifically caters for South Africa’s treacherous roads. Hijackings, vandalism and theft are rife in South Africa, and when you…
If you have just bought yourself a new car and have splashed out on trendy accessories, one of them might be state-of-the art sound equipment to impress your friends. In South Africa though, thieves target sound equipment. You will need to take out the…
Poorly maintained South African roads will play havoc with your car’s paintwork. From smashes and pot holes to vandalism and general wear and tear, the paintwork starts deteriorating from the moment you drive off the showroom floor. Usually comprehensive insurance covers paint damage but not…
It is strange that in South Africa where there are so many unlicensed drivers on the road and with a massive road accident statistics record that 3rd party insurance isn’t compulsory. One reason could be that if they made it compulsory there would be…
