The South African economy forks out over 300 billion Rand each year on car accidents. In addition to drunken driving, a major factor in these incidents is that many of the vehicles aren’t roadworthy. So maybe it’s time to ask yourself if your car is in tip-top working condition.
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June 17, 2014 |
Protect your Caravan Kingdom
If you’re planning on hitting the road for a holiday, you should make sure your caravan insurance is up to date. Even if you’re an experienced driver with a history of towing, the risks associated with long trips should not be underestimated. What could go wrong? Whether you’re caravanning up to your favourite camping spot or planning a road trip, […]
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June 17, 2014 |
Car Insurance and the Law
Having car insurance in South Africa can significantly help you if you’re involved in an unfortunate vehicle-related incident. In 2013, the International Transport Forum’s (ITF) Annual Road Safety Report estimated the economic cost of accidents to be R307-billion each year. Such alarming figures make it essential to have cover, but how do you choose? An encouraging factor when deciding on […]
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May 22, 2014 |
The lowdown on a no claim bonus…
Considering what it would cost to replace what we have, very few of us can actually afford to go without insurance. But when shopping around for insurance, there’s nothing wrong with making sure that you’re at least getting your money’s worth… Or more than you bargained for. Which is why it totally makes sense to investigate the merit of a […]
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April 3, 2014 |
SA road accident facts: Why you can’t afford to be uninsured
South Africa’s yearly car accident toll is among the highest in the world. According to a 2013 report by the International Transport Forum and The Clark Law Office attorneys, vehicle-related calamities cost the nation more than R307-billion per annum. What’s more, the same period recorded a total of 58 312 motor thefts, and 139 572 smash and grabs. With such […]
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April 3, 2014 |
The most important fact in car insurance that seems to be ignored
If we had to put a name to the general charades and goings-on in the insurance space in South Africa, we’d probably call it ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes Syndrome.’ Just like people in the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale kept up pretences rather than admitting to something that might let them appear stupid or incompetent… There are important facts in […]
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