TheftBuster is a uniquely South African product because we all know how serious crime is in this country. Did you know that a car is hijacked or stolen every four minutes? It’s a traumatic inconvenience but Bidvest Insurance has devised a product that can help…

What if you are in a car accident due to distraction, weather conditions, negligence, drinking, being unlicensed or travelling in a badly maintained taxi. Let’s face it South Africa has incredibly bad drivers most of whom are uninsured. Whatever the cause of your accident…

No one ever thinks they will be in an accident or come across an accident scene. We rarely ever think of it when we leave our houses and hop into our cars. We regularly read reports in the news or see unsightly wrecks on…

You find a lot of different old and very old cars in the car market – and we’re not talking about rusting, neglected and ill-maintained modern vehicles, we’re talking about a Classic Car. Some people call them vintage cars, while others call them veterans but…

How does car insurance work? Car insurance is one of the most common forms of insurance taken out by South African individuals. But do you know why? A huge percentage of car owners don’t actually own their cars. Instead they lease vehicles or have…

What is shortfall insurance? Well, owning a car gives you freedom. You can come and go as you please – but what if someone steals it? That’s where shortfall insurance comes in. Most people in South Africa aren’t able to pay cash for a new…

Smooth tyres are a threat to the lives of your passengers, other road users and yourself. But you know that! What you may not know is that the validity of your car insurance policy is also threatened by smooth tyres. Let’s say someone…

While reducing car insurance cover may ease your financial strain it is not always the best solution, explains Gari Dombo, Managing Director, Alexander Forbes Insurance. For example, perhaps you are thinking about reducing car insurance to third party fire and theft. But that…