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Imagine this: You’re cruising along, vibing to your road trip playlist, when BAM! Your car lurches, the steering goes wonky, and you suddenly realise… You’ve got a burst tyre. It’s a frightening experience (second only to finding your last slap chip on the floor). But fear not, noble road warrior! The king has your back with this trusty guide on
Driving in South Africa? Whether you’re a learner driver or a seasoned Joburg traffic dodger, knowing the rules of the road in South Africa is essential for safe travels and even safer insurance premiums. We’re talking robots (not the sci-fi kind), 4-way stops, speed limits that actually matter, and how to avoid a run-in with the metro police (and your
It could be that you’ve started working from home more often, or that you’ve swapped the school run for online classes. Maybe you’ve simply cut back on driving to save fuel. Whatever the reason, with fewer kilometres on the clock, you might be wondering… Do I really need this detailed level of car insurance? It’s a good question, and trust
You’re heading out of town, and your cousin needs to use your car. Or maybe your partner has started driving your car more often than you do. But what happens if they crash it? Are you still covered? Short answer: Maybe. Longer answer: It depends entirely on your policy and what you’ve told your insurer. If you’re not sure, now’s
The year’s been long (maybe the longest 1 yet), and you’ve earned that summer getaway. Maybe you’re heading to the coast, taking the family on a road trip, or just planning a few lazy weekends away. Whatever’s on your calendar, here’s 1 thing you shouldn’t leave off your checklist: Your car insurance. Why car insurance of all things? Well, nothing
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.