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Quick guide to car insurance

Whether you’ve just got your first set of wheels, or you’re a seasoned pro looking to switch providers, get the lowdown on car insurance with our quick guide.

13 October 2020Frankie Jones 2 min read
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Think of car insurance as a safety net: it’s there to provide financial protection in case something happens to your car. If you have an accident and you’re not insured, you’d have to pay for repairs to your and anyone else’s vehicle out of your own pocket. This could quickly add up to thousands of rands which you might not have.

‘But I’m a really safe driver!’ we hear you say. Not the point, unfortunately - it might not be your fault if anything happens to your vehicle. If your car is stolen, vandalised or destroyed by fire, insurance will also have your back (depending on the level of cover you have).

Insurance might seem like an unnecessary expense if you never make a claim, but it’s better to be safe than sorry, right?

There are three main types of insurance on the market:

Third party

This is the most basic level of cover available – it only covers the cost of the damage to the other person’s car. So if you damage your own vehicle, you’ll have to pay for the repairs yourself.

Third party, fire and theft

This is the same as third party, but it also covers the cost of repairs (or a replacement vehicle if necessary) in the case that your car is stolen or damaged by fire.

Comprehensive

This covers damage to your own car, as well as accidents involving other people. Unsurprisingly, it’s the highest level of cover as it protects against pretty much all possible outcomes.

Details of your vehicle

Make sure you know:

  • Your car registration number
  • Your expected annual mileage figures
  • Where your car’s parked during the day and night
  • What you use your car for, e.g. commuting or business use
  • Whether your car’s had any modifications since it was made

Your driving history, and that of any other registered drivers

You’ll want a copy of your driving license with you, as you may need to refer to it. For example, we need to know how long you’ve held your license and what type of license you hold. If you’re adding any other drivers to the insurance policy, we’ll also need their driving license details and history.

Any previous claims, convictions or accidents

We’ll also ask you if you’ve had any accidents, convictions or claims within the last five years. This is purely used for calculating the cost of your insurance, and we’ll never share these details with anyone. And if you’re adding other drivers to the policy, you’ll need to find out whether they’ve had any previous accidents, convictions or claims too.

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Written by Frankie Jones

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Frankie takes the often confusing world of finance and makes it clear and simple, to help you get your money sorted.