A word from the king​

When comprehensively insuring your car, you’re generally given 2 choices: insuring it at ‘retail value’ or ‘market value’. However, now you’ve got a third alternative: insuring your car for an ‘agreed value’. But what do these options really mean? Wynand van Vuuren, client experience partner at King Price Insurance, breaks things down. The retail value is essentially the cost to

As a response to the ongoing economic challenges, South African motorists are increasingly opting to hold onto their cars for a longer period. In such situations, maintaining your car’s condition and securing appropriate car insurance become critical. Recent research from the Automobile Association (2020) reveals that over 90% of South Africans are extending the life of their cars, with 4

With regular loadshedding causing traffic light malfunctions, intersections can become precarious places for drivers. You might think you’re doing everything right: treating the intersection as a 4-way stop, waiting your turn, and proceeding with caution. But what happens if another car misses your approach from the right and collides with you? Seems pretty cut and dry. It’s their fault, right?

Dealing with power cuts can be a challenge, and many of our clients have questions about their car insurance cover during these circumstances. In this blog post, we’ll be addressing some frequently asked questions, guiding you through King Price’s car insurance cover during loadshedding, total blackouts or grid interruptions. Will a blackout affect my car theft or accident claim? Insurance

As used car prices continue to climb, countless South African motorists may find themselves under-insured, according to industry experts. A surge in second-hand car prices, coupled with South Africans tightening their belts due to economic recovery and inflation, emphasises the need for sufficient car insurance coverage. The perfect storm raising used car prices AutoTrader data indicates a 10% rise in

The landscape of mobility is poised for a dramatic shift by 2040. The world as we know it, cluttered with diesel and petrol-engine cars, will be replaced by autonomous, electric vehicles (EVs) that promise cleaner air, reduced traffic, and fewer accidents. But before we reach that utopian dream, there are significant changes underway in the car insurance industry. King Price

Distracted driving is a silent killer on South Africa’s roads, contributing to a significant number of accidents. Driving while distracted, even for a few seconds, significantly increases the risk of an accident. Studies show that phone use alone is involved in as many as 50% of collisions. However, distracted driving extends beyond phone use and includes any activity that diverts