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The average South African pays quite a bit  more to keep a car on the road these days than they did 5 years ago. In fact, to be precise, it costs R6,711.24 more every month in 2022 than it did in 2017. Or, if you prefer, we pay approximately 40% more …

There was once a tip on the internet about how you should put less things on your car key ring so that there’s less strain on the ignition mechanics, and in turn, this would help keep your car insurance premiums down in the long-run. The general logic, we think, is …

Owning a car in South Africa can seem expensive – from petrol to maintenance, vehicles are not cheap. And added to the costs of having your own transport comes the expense of car insurance – which really is an essential add on. All of this makes doing your research before …

What you should know about ‘pay per k’ car insurance You may have heard about the latest car insurance product to hit South Africa. It’s a new type of comprehensive car insurance offering that hinges on consumers paying for their cover by monitoring their mileage. It’s meant to make insurance …

Car insurance has been given a bad reputation. This is mainly because apart from additional car expenses like; financing, petrol and maintenance, car insurance is seen as an “unnecessary” expense as it’s never useful until you need it. And, while that might seem like the case, just like health insurance …

As the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing national lockdown has continued, many people are taking increasingly worse financial hits. If you’re lucky, your salary was only reduced by a few percent, but there are lots of South Africans who’ve been placed on unpaid leave or lost their jobs entirely. It’s a …

When there are cars on the road, it’s just a given that there will be fender-benders, pedestrian incidents and other unfortunate accidents. Not only can these result in injuries and emotional trauma, but there are often (almost always, in fact) financial consequences. If you’ve ever been in 1 of these …

Only a handful of states in the U.S. legally allow you to drive without car insurance. Getting behind the wheel without coverage puts you at risk for serious penalties, especially if you’re involved in an accident. No-Fault State or Tort State? The level of risk and responsibility associated with a …

Before cancelling your car insurance policy, think about the risks. If you’ve gone to all the trouble of searching for the right car insurance quote, choosing a policy that suits you, and paying your premiums on time, then if you’re considering cancelling your policy, take a few moments to consider …

If you are looking for the best car insurance, household insurance, building insurance or portable possessions insurance in South Africa I suggest you check out King Price Insurance. One thing I have always wondered about is that your car value depreciates every year, yet insurance premiums just keep going up. …