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A royal guide to keeping your cool: What to do when your car overheats

An overheating engine on a busy road is stressful, but knowing what to do makes all the difference. From turning on your heater to waiting before lifting the bonnet, there are smart steps that could save your engine and your wallet. King Price breaks down exactly what to do, what to avoid, and how to prevent it happening again. The

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It’s not just about the swing, bru (and why you should insure your golf clubs for R1)

The kingThe king is the official storyteller of the King Price kingdom, sharing smart tips, expert insights, and practical advice about car insurance. From explaining tricky insurance terms to helping South Africans save on their premiums, his mission is to make insurance easy to understand and even easier to use. With support from a royal council of actuaries, analysts, and

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How modern life has reshaped insurance: From party lines to policies that keep up

Once upon a time, the loudest thing in your living room wasn’t your Wi-Fi router throwing a tantrum… It was your mom yelling, ‘Get off the phone, I need to make a call!’ because the party line was buzzing with the neighbours’ juicy gossip. Fast-forward a few decades and we’ve traded dial-up screeches for fibre-speed streaming, rotary phones for smartwatches,

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Start planning your Christmas lunch like a royal (and avoid a festive flop)

‘Tis the season… To get your act together Every year it’s the same: You blink, and suddenly it’s December. The shops are packed, the lamb is super expensive, and you’ve forgotten to defrost the gammon. But not this year, fam. This year, you’ll plan your Christmas lunch like a royal… With time to spare, budget intact, and stress levels nice

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Why shortfall cover is your budget’s best friend

You’ve just bought your dream car… But what happens when the wheels fall off Let’s paint the picture: You drive off the showroom floor in your shiny new wheels, feeling like royalty. A few months later, boom! An accident happens and your car is written off.  You expect your insurance to sort it all… But the payout is less than

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How to keep your insurance policy valid (and your claims paid!)

Want smooth claims? It starts with being spot-on from the start Nobody takes out insurance thinking their stuff will be stolen or their car written off tomorrow. But if that day ever comes, you’ll want your claim paid quickly and fairly… Right? At King Price, we’re all about making sure you get what you’re owed (and then some). But for

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What you should know before letting someone else drive your car

We get it. Sometimes life happens, and someone else needs to take the wheel. Maybe it’s your cousin rushing to a meeting, your best friend picking up groceries, or even your teenager finally getting some road time. But before you hand over the keys, there’s a bit of insurance housekeeping to think about. Who counts as an authorised driver? First

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Should you insure your car for agreed value or retail value?

Buying car insurance isn’t just about ticking a box (although it does happen to be on our grown-up list of responsible things to do, so there’s that). It’s also about making sure you won’t cry into your steering wheel if something goes sideways. We’d say that 1 of the most frequent questions we get asked is, ‘should you insure your

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Damaged car on a South African road illustrating the cost of driving without insurance

The real cost of driving without insurance in 2025

Driving without insurance in South Africa isn’t illegal, but it can be financially ruinous. From accident repair bills exceeding R80,000 to unlimited third party liability, here’s exactly what you risk every time you get behind the wheel without cover, and what King Price can do about it.

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Is your insurance ready for a loadshedding comeback?

Loadshedding. The national pastime no one asked for. 1 minute your kettle is boiling, the next your lights flicker and you are negotiating with your fridge about the future of leftovers. And when the power plays up, surprise damage to appliances and electrical systems can follow. The good news is that you don’t have to face the aftermath alone, but

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