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? […]
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Navigating car insurance during blackouts: A King Price guide
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 […]
Read moreHow to protect your appliances from loadshedding: 5 top tips from King Price Insurance
Loadshedding is more than just a nuisance. For South African consumers, it’s hitting the wallet hard. Of late, King Price Insurance has seen a 100% increase in claims for appliance damage caused by power surges. And with Eskom’s finances dwindling, as revealed in its State of the System Presentation, the situation may worsen. This alert comes from Wynand van Vuuren, […]
Read moreEnsuring your car’s correct insurance value amidst rising used car prices
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 […]
Read moreFuture trends shaping the car insurance industry
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 […]
Read moreStay safe on the roads with King Price Insurance’s car insurance options
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 […]
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