March and April in South Africa combine forces to offer us what can only be described as ‘public holiday season.’ Between Freedom Day, Easter, and every unofficial long weekend in between, it’s prime time for hitting the road and escaping our normal lives in search of a spot of RnR.
But here’s the thing about road trips. They’re full of surprises. And while some surprises are fun (like discovering the world’s best vetkoek at a roadside stall), others… Not so much.
Here’s our take on the insurance you should get to prevent any mishaps from stealing joy, money, and peace from your time off.
Let’s start with your car
Road trips in our fair country can be somewhat hard on cars. Between the potholes, long distances, unexpected stops at dodgy petrol stations, anything can happen. And very often, anything does tend to happen, right? We all know by now that it’s far better to be prepared.
That’s where comprehensive car insurance comes in. It covers damage caused by accidents, theft, and even natural disasters so that if something goes wrong, we can be there to help you pick up the pieces. For starters, we’ll make all the arrangements around how to deal with your car, like calling a trusted towing service. If your policy includes car hire, we’ll make that happen, too. From there, we’ll handle your claim and keep you in the loop so you’ll know what’s happening with your car and how soon you’ll be reunited.
The emergency perspective
With King Price, you get added perks with our comprehensive car insurance, like the addition of our roadside assistance. This way, if your car overheats on the way to the Drakensberg or your tyre gives up in the middle of the Karoo, help is just a call away.
Our royal roadside assistance ensures you’re never left stranded and gives you peace of mind every time you hit the road.
Roadside assistance can help with:
- Flat tyres: We’ll send help to sort you out, either by replacing your flat tyre or getting your car safely to a repair shop.
- Battery issues: Jump-starting a flat battery can be arranged, pronto.
- Towing services: For serious issues, we’ll arrange to tow your car to the nearest approved repair centre.
- Emergency fuel delivery: We’ll dispatch 10l of fuel (charged to you at cost) if you run out.
- Key lockout: We’ll send the chaps to sort you out if you accidentally lock your keys inside.
- Accident assistance: We’ll coordinate support, such as towing and repair services, after an accident.
- Stranded support: Emergency accommodation or transport be arranged if you breakdown more than 100kms from home.
Don’t forget about your stuff
No road trip is complete without your essentials. We’re thinking about your phones for GPS (and pictures for the gram), tablets to keep the kids entertained, and even a real not-your-phone camera to capture your journey. But what happens if your bag gets stolen at the picnic spot? Or your phone takes a tumble while you’re hiking?
You might think that for road trips we’d focus on all our incredible car-related policies, but actually, portable possessions insurance can really save the day when you’re off on your adventures. This type of cover is intended especially for the things you carry with you, wherever you go. So, you can enjoy the adventure without worrying about your valuables.
The king has your back
Long weekends are for fun, not stress. So, before you pack the snacks and hit the road, make sure you’re insured for every twist and turn. This way, if something does happen, the king will have your back with cover for your car and your goodies, as well as roadside assistance.
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