A word from the king​

Hi-jackings are 1 of the scariest threats South African drivers face, and unfortunately, they’re becoming more common. It used to be that if you drove something a bit flashier or drove into known high-risk areas, you could be more likely to be hi-jacked. But now? Well, now it can happen to anyone. Whether you drive a flashy SUV or a

South Africans love a good road trip, especially when the warmer weather rolls in. Whether you’re heading for the coast, the bush, or the berg this spring or summer, it’s important to make sure your car, and your car insurance, are both up to the task. After all, a holiday can unravel fast if you’re left stranded without cover, or

Let’s face it, cars need a bit of TLC every now and then. But while it’s easy to shrug off that little noise, engine light, or chip in the windscreen as ‘probably nothing’, small car issues have a sneaky way of turning into wallet-crushing problems faster than you can say ‘tow truck’. So, before that minor quirk becomes a full-blown

Back in the day, driving a manual was practically a rite of passage… Right up there with learning how to reverse uphill without rolling into the car behind you. But in 2025, more South Africans are switching gears (literally) and embracing automatic cars. The big question is: Does this switch also shift your car insurance premiums? Let’s take a quick

Your car might be your pride and joy, but it’s your tyres that keep you on the road (literally). So, when it comes to tyre size, you might be wondering: Does size actually matter? The short answer: Absolutely. But it’s not about impressing the neighbours with the biggest treads on the block. It’s about safety, performance, and (yep) insurance implications.

Ah, the great South African debate: Buy a shiny new ride or snag a trusty pre-loved steed? Whether you’re sniffing that new car smell or bargaining over a bakkie with a few kilometres under the belt, the choice isn’t just about the wheels. It’s also about what you’ll fork out for car insurance. Let’s put the pedal to the metal

Why small chips become royal pains You see that tiny crack on your windscreen? It’s not just an eyesore. Cold mornings cause cracks to expand, and before you know it, you’ve got a spiderweb across your view. That little dent on your bonnet? It’ll start rusting faster than you can braai a wors. Cracks weaken safety Your windscreen helps support

Potholes. Pavement bumps. That sneaky screw in the parking lot. In South Africa, tyre damage is a part of life, and replacing your tyres can burn a hole in your budget just when you least expect it. If you’ve ever thought, ‘Surely my car insurance will pay for this?’ You’re not alone. But here’s the catch: Most standard car insurance

Car theft in South Africa isn’t just a ‘big city’ problem anymore. It’s happening everywhere, at shopping centres, residential driveways, and even outside schools. We’re not just saying this because it might be true, or heck, because this is South Africa and it must be true. There’s actual data to back it up in the form of recent SAPS crime

These days, car sound systems are a whole vibe. Whether you’ve got a premium factory-fitted setup or went all out with a custom subwoofer and amp combo, your sound system might be 1 of the most valuable parts of your ride. So, here’s the question… Is it covered by your car insurance? We can tell you right now, if your