
Emerging car brands gain ground – but risk still drives insurance costs
Interest in newer vehicle brands is rising among South African buyers, but theft trends and repair costs continue to shape premiums and the real cost of ownership.

Interest in newer vehicle brands is rising among South African buyers, but theft trends and repair costs continue to shape premiums and the real cost of ownership.

Discovery Insure warns that inactive or faulty tracking devices may leave motorists without hijacking or theft protection.

Vehicles fitted with multiple tracking devices are more likely to be recovered. If hijackers disable one tracker, the backup can still guide response teams to your car.

Insurance brokers are much more than ‘a mere conduit or post-box’, as per the General Code of Conduct, their duties and responsibilities extend far beyond that, the FAIS Ombud says.