Why you need Car insurance

While it is compulsory to have car insurance in a lot of other countries, it is still not compulsory for South African drivers. Does this mean you don’t need car insurance?

No! Below are several reasons why car insurance is necessary in South Africa.

Car insurance is still vitally important as it protects you from expensive costs and bills should you be involved in an accident.

• If you do not have car insurance and are involved in an accident and it is your fault, you will be responsible for the repair costs to your own vehicle, the vehicle you crashed into and possibly responsible for any injuries incurred to other drivers.

• In order to buy a new car, the financing will not be authorized until the vehicle is fully insured.

• South African roads can be dangerous and cars are hijacked and stolen often, without car insurance you could find yourself without the means to replace a stolen vehicle.

• Car insurance provides you with break-down, towing and road-side assistance, as well as the option for a courtesy car should your vehicle need repairs.

• If you have valuable items within your car, you can insure them within your car insurance policy.

• Car insurance provides you with peace of mind, knowing that if anything should happen to your car, you will be covered.

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