A word from the king​

Owning a car in South Africa can be expensive, especially if you’re chasing the latest model. Between higher car prices, fuel costs, insurance premiums, and maintenance, it’s easy to feel like your wallet is under constant attack. But here’s the thing, an older car can actually be a smart, savvy choice… If you know what to look for. Let’s help

Holiday season in South Africa is all about beaches, braais, and bumpy road trips to the middle of nowhere… And we love it. But nothing kills the vibe faster than car trouble, a flat tyre, or a surprise insurance issue when you’re 300km from your nearest mechanic (and cellphone signal). So, before you pack the padkos and hit play on

The open road is calling, the snacks are packed, and your Spotify playlist is a masterpiece… You’re officially ready for your epic SA road trip! But before you get too excited about driving the Garden Route or spotting lions in the Kruger, there are a few royal things to tick off your list. Namely: Your insurance. Here’s what your insurer

If you’ve ever heard the words ‘car recall’ and thought ‘ag nee, not again’, you’re not alone. A manufacturer recall can feel like a royal pain in the bumper, especially when it comes with a free side order of panic. But here’s the big question: Can a car recall impact your car insurance? The short answer: It depends. The longer

You park your car. You double-check the locks. You walk away, feeling confident it’ll be there when you get back. But sometimes, it’s not. The fact is that car theft and hi-jacking are still serious problems in South Africa, and if your insurance doesn’t include cover for theft or write-off, the shock won’t just be losing your car. It’ll be

There are instances where you park your car and do that quick grocery run, only to dash back and find a new mystery scratch on your door. There’s no note, no witness, no idea who did it. And while these things happen, we have to admit that there are also scratches and scuffs that are our own fault. Like when

You’ve only gone and done it. You’ve treated Bertha, your 4-wheeled baby, to the works and she looks good. It was pretty expensive to upgrade your bakkie with a custom canopy, some alloy wheels, and a powerful aftermarket sound system, but it was worth it. Think of the braais, the road trips, and the stares from the neighbours… Just don’t

When disaster strikes and your car is stolen or written off, you expect your insurance payout to make things right. After all, that’s why you’ve been paying your premiums every month without fail. Imagine then, the major shock to the system when you receive a different amount altogether. If the amount you receive isn’t the figure you had in mind

From year-end office parties and school concerts to weddings, festivals, and long-overdue catchups, South Africa’s spring-to-summer social calendar doesn’t hold back. And we love it. We love all of it, especially the next morning when we head out for some alone time with a cup of coffee (from that place down the road) and our own thoughts. But we also

You park your car at the mall, do a quick grocery run, and return to find a new mystery scratch down your door. No note, no witness, no idea who did it. Or maybe it wasn’t even a person you’d like to kick in the shin, but instead a rogue trolley that’s nicked your bumper. Either way, it’s damage you