A word from the king​

When you hear about a car being ‘written-off,’ your first thought is likely that the whole car must look like a smooshed tin can and you’re hoping that the people involved are okay. That makes sense, because a lot of the time an incident that results in a car being classified as ‘written-off’ is usually damaged beyond repair… And it

There are a couple things that terrify us on the road. Driving merrily along only to find yourself stuck behind a disaster of trucks is just 1 example. We’re actually not sure what the collective noun for many trucks is, but ‘disaster’ seems apt. Another thing that tends to frighten us is when we’re behind the wheel and making our

The main reason you get car insurance is so that if something happens to your car, you don’t have to pay to get it fixed up or replaced out of your own pocket. Too often, people don’t think about getting cover, that is… Until they need it. Usually after they’ve realised that their little fender bender has resulted in tens

Are you in the market for a new (or new-to-you) car? Well, first, getting to the place where you can get your own set of wheels is a big step, and for that we applaud you. We’d have to say that after a house, a car is likely to be the biggest purchase you’ll make. And similar to the process of

They say change is the only constant in life. Well, if you’ve ever been stuck in Joburg traffic during rush hour, you’ll agree that there’s another constant: Cars. And wow, have they evolved! Let’s take a closer look at the evolution of cars and how they’ve adapted to suit man’s needs. The first kicks: The horseless carriage Back in the

The cost of car insurance in Mzansi: What you need to know Did you know that keeping a car on the road in South Africa costs, on average, 39.41% more per month in 2022 than it did five years ago? That’s right! Back in 2017, the total monthly cost of car ownership sat at a manageable R6,711.24. Fast forward to

Putting a young person behind the wheel of a car can be a terrifying prospect for parents. However, investing in driving lessons and ensuring that they know the ‘no seat belt, no driving’ rule can help. Additionally, getting car insurance is an absolute necessity because accidents happen, especially when drivers have fewer kilometres under their (fan) belt and are still

Potholes are such a familiar and unwelcome sight on our roads, to the point where we’re all experts in what these annoyances are. By now, every South African knows that a pothole is more than a hole in the road. It’s a hole that comes in at around 40mm deep and 30mm wide, although these measurements are just a guide.

We’re all looking for ways to make life cheaper. Especially as everything gets just… So… Much… More expensive. Like, who knew that milk and sugar could cost so much? Not us, that’s for sure. It’s been a bitter time, taking our coffees and teas black. But if you can decrease your expenses in other areas, maybe you can put heaping

Car insurance in South Africa isn’t just an item you can check off your to-do list. It’s as crucial as having fuel to get you where you want to go, a clear windshield to view the road ahead, and a functioning GPS to guide your journey. The risks of leaving your vehicle unprotected are no different from braving a storm