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How the king’s car hire keeps your plans on track

Let’s face it, accidents happen. 1 minute, you’re cruising along with your favourite playlist, and the next, a bump or a fender-scrape puts your car in the shop. Suddenly, your plans are on hold, and your holiday or work schedule is looking a lot less royal. That’s where car hire comes to the rescue, making sure that you’ve got wheels

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Tyres, rims and little dings (our gift to the world)

Summer in South Africa means more road trips, family holidays, and sunny adventures. However, it also means more potholes, loose screws on the road, and those little bumps that can leave your car looking less than pristine. Before your wallet takes a beating, it’s worth knowing how optional extras like the king’s tyre and rim insurance, scratch and dent insurance,

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Why King Price reigns supreme: No. 1 in car insurance on HelloPeter

South Africans have spoken… And the kingdom is listening! According to the official HelloPeter rankings, King Price Insurance is currently sitting pretty on the throne as the no. 1 insurer in the car insurance category. That’s right: The people have crowned their king, and we couldn’t be more chuffed. So, how did we earn this shiny badge of honour? And

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Emergencies on the road: What your insurance covers

There’s nothing quite like hitting the open road… Windows down, tunes up, and your favourite snacks on hand. But let’s be real: A flat tyre, fender bender, or even a medical emergency can bring your plans to a screeching halt fast. The good news? If you’ve got comprehensive car or motorbike insurance with King Price, you’re never stuck for long.

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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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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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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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Car insurance, AKA your holiday wingman

Summer road trips. Ice creams in the sun. Long weekends with the windows down… It all sounds perfect, right? Until you hit a pothole the size of a small swimming pool or your car decides to get dramatic in the heat. Before you panic, let’s break down how your King Price car insurance has your back for this holiday season,

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