Updated Car License Fees: Another Price Increase For South Africans
2019 is looking to be a challenging year for all car owners as new taxes such as the new fuel tax (additional R277 every time you fill up) and new vehicle license fees come into effect. As for licensing fees, the minister announced a 14%…
Most Affordable Car Insurance Companies In South Africa Compared
One of the most frequently asked questions in South Africa is “Which insurance company has the most affordable car insurance premiums”, we were wondering the same thing so we did some research. We have taken 5 different consumer profiles and compared the insurance companies that…
6 Things To Consider When Choosing Car Insurance
According to the Automotive Association of South Africa, 11.4 million vehicles are registered on the South African roads, and 65% to 70% of these cars are not insured. Which can be a little worrying as you could have an accident with one of those uninsured…
Rated South Africa’s 3 Best Insurance Companies
It is almost that time again when the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI) reveals the best and worst insurance companies in South Africa to date. Although we are still waiting to hear the official results with bated breath, we thought that we would take matters…
Think Like A Scammer To Avoid Them
You’ve just had a car accident and it is hard to tell who is at fault, that’s a tough situation to be in. But have you thought about the scamming villain? What if someone purposefully crashed into you to rob you or make it look…
South African Roads vs The Rest Of The World
An estimated 1.25 million people died from road injuries in 2013 and 20-50 million people sustained serious injuries that are non-fatal from road traffic incidents. These are stats according to the latest WHO report. WHO has stated the following, “Over 90% of road traffic deaths…
6 Things Your Car Insurance Company Won’t Tell You
Car Insurance… one of the most hated expenses in South Africa (other than medical aid of course)! That debit order that comes off every month that we dread seeing but something that we can’t live without in South Africa. The South African roads are getting…
South African Roadblocks Exposed
It’s important to know what your rights are when it comes to roadblocks so that you aren’t taken advantage of but also to know…
Buying A New vs Second-Hand Car
Cars in South Africa are extremely expensive when you compare it to other countries in relation to their cost of living. That’s why It’s important to weigh up pros and cons of new and second-hand cars.
What NOT to Do When A Taxi Hits You In SA
We all have that fear, ” What am I going to do if this taxi bumps me”. The Panda is going to lay it out on the roadway for you, these are the things you should most definitely NOT do!
Updated Law To Renew Your Cars Licence Disc
One of the biggest frustrations is going to renew your license, getting to the front of the line after waiting for hours and not being able to renew it, I know I have been there! Here’s what you need to take:
Traffic Police Filling Quotas; What Can You Do?
Closer to the end of the year we always ask the question “Are traffic police fining people just to meet quota’s?” Here The Panda is going to show you when and how to object unlawful fines.