Motor insurance in South Africa

Motor insurance is necessary in South Africa, most dealerships, loan companies and banks will insist on motor insurance when buying a vehicle.

Unfortunately, South Africa is a high-crime country. Our crime rate is high when compared to other countries. For this reason, many people will get motor insurance or other insurance to protect their assets. Motor insurance is available to insure against accidents, damages and theft. In addition, because theft happens often, insurance for vehicles can be expensive. Insurance companies require vehicle owners to install immobilizers to reduce the risk of theft. Some companies will also require the installation of tracking devices as well as immobilizers. Having your vehicle as secure as possible, for example, in a garage, behind a locked, fenced property with an alarm, all these steps will help to protect your valuable asset in the unfortunate event of a theft.

Therefore, if you are going to buy an expensive asset such as a car, boat, quad bike, motorbike, truck, etc, ensure that you have the necessary security measures in place to protect and ensure recovery of your vehicle if it ever is stolen. We recommend that if you find yourself in the position where you are going to purchase a valuable asset, phone around and find out insurers requirements, beforehand. If you are aware of insurer's specification, you may be able to have the security device installed by professionals at your chosen dealership. In addition, with most dealerships and banks, they require vehicle insurance to be arranged immediately.

Insurance policies can be complicated with various specifications and requirements, which are sometimes not obvious to the average vehicle owner. When you are looking for a vehicle insurer, go to the internet and research insurance companies to find the most suitable one for you. Make sure you are covered for your specific needs, most dealerships will use a certain insurance company, and they can assist you with finding more information and contacts to ensure you vehicle is insured when you drive off the lot.

Getting an alarm installed in your vehicle can be a costly exercise, and it is therefore a recommendation for you to compare prices on alarm installation, immobilizers and vehicle tracking devices. The internet is, once again, a useful portal for information to find these specialized companies. On the internet, you can get online quotes and find information on installation companies that install in accordance to insurers demands. Choose a security measure that most suits your individual needs and that your car or vehicle is protected against theft.



About the Author
Phil Smulian writes for a supplier of vehicle tracking, who will provide info on car tracking device, Tracetec.