Should car insurance premiums depend on your age group?

When it comes to being a car insurance risk, it is no secret that different age groups present different risk factors. For example, men under the age of twenty five are known to be more prone to speeding and drinking and driving. They are therefore considered to be a higher insurance risk. The question remains […]

Car Insurance For Woman

As a woman living in South Africa, you may feel that it is necessary to use a car insurance company which caters strictly for women. After all, women drivers are generally more cautious than male drivers, and don’t feel the need to attempt crazy stints on the road or any other questionable behaviour which may […]

Is cheap car insurance always better?

It seems that people are always out to find cheap car insurance. Companies advertise cheap car insurance with promises of low premiums and all the benefits you can think of. This may sound appealing, but it is important to stop and think about whether cheaper is always better. As the saying goes, if something is […]

Third party cover

When it comes to car insurance, third party cover is generally the cheapest and most basic type of car insurance. With this type of insurance, you are only covered for any damage done to the vehicle of a third party, as well as any injuries incurred by the third party involved in the accident. Your […]

What is Comprehensive insurance?

When it comes to car insurance in South Africa, there are three main types available: Comprehensive insurance; Third party, fire and theft insurance; and Third party only insurance. In this article, let’s take a closer look at the most extensive type of cover, namely comprehensive insurance: By law, drivers need to at least have Third […]