Are you concerned about the lack of information on the status of second-hand cars for sale in the South African market? SAMBRA share your feeling and is calling for a publicly available write-off register. Legal and cost implications are only two of the most talked-about issues relating to the purchasing of a second-hand vehicle which […]
Buying a car, new or secondhand, is a big financial commitment. Buyers want to know they are getting bang for their buck, along with all the things which they most desire in a car. Richard Green, national director of the South African Motor Body Repair Association (SAMBRA), says safety may be a consideration. But industry […]
An ever-growing number of drivers on South African roads are uninsured. With the liabilities of the Road Accident Fund forecast to exceed R600 billion by 2022/23, Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni, has suggested that compulsory third-party insurance could present a solution. Read the full IOl article by Jason Woosey here.
If you’ve been involved in a car crash, subject to safety and injury being avoided, the inconvenience of a car crash can be one of the most frustrating. Even more so, when your car is written-off by the insurance. Understanding the processes involved can help to minimize frustration and empower your decision-making when dealing with […]
Do we want our car to crumple in a collision? Are we safer? Find out what happens to your car at the moment of collision and how car manufacturers are striving to keep passengers safe.
‘Beauty is skin deep’. This quote is truly appropriate when referring to second-hand vehicles. Have you bought a used vehicle before and been surprised to find issues relating to its history after you’ve taken it home? While the purchase of a second-hand car can be exciting and economically practical, the importance of knowing whether the […]
