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Using Your Car To Get A Loan – Beware These Pitfalls!
South Africa has witnessed massive growth in the Car Pawn industry, with an increasing number of companies offering cash loans against fully paid-up vehicles. Some of the most tempting deals, however, could be detrimental to your financial well-being. Here's what to look out for.
Balloon Payments – How Do They Work?
Many, many people have faced debilitating debt after agreeing to a Balloon Payment loan when buying a car. How does this type of loan work, and why should we avoid it? Let's take a look.
The Two Most Important Things To Know About A Motor Warranty
Many South Africans still confuse their motor warranty with a service plan, or find their claims rejected due to completely misunderstanding the terms and conditions of their policy. In this article, we'll explain exactly what a motor warranty is, how to get the best out of it, and what to look for when purchasing.
The Heavy-Duty Value Of Scratch And Dent Insurance
No road is safe! Not for the exterior of your vehicle, that is. Your car will inevitably suffer a fair amount of damage as time wears on, and the cost of keeping up with the constant repairs could easily get out of hand. That's where Scratch and Dent Insurance plays a major role, picking up the slack where traditional Car Insurance falls short. Let's take a closer look at this heavy-duty Value Added Product.
Understanding Short-Term Insurance
What is the difference between Short-Term and Long-Term Insurance? We put together a quick-and-easy guide to understanding what Short-Term Insurance covers, and how to get the best out of it.
Understanding Insurance Voidance And Cancellation
It's important to understand that we undertake certain obligations when taking out an insurance policy. Dishonesty or negligence could have serious consequences, so we'll show you how to avoid it.
Why Could Your Insurance Claim Be Rejected?
Insurance companies and clients don’t always see eye to eye. We took a look at the most common causes of dispute and how to avoid them.
Momentum Completes R1.94bn Acquisition Of Alexander Forbes Insurance
Momentum Metropolitan Holdings has been granted the regulatory green light for the impressive R1.94 billion acquisition of Alexander Forbes' short-term insurance business. Let's take a look at how this deal will affect existing Momentum and Alexander Forbes Insurance clients.
Is It Unethical To Order Delivery During Bad Weather?
We've all asked the question: Am I a terrible human being for ordering a pizza delivery during a storm? We spoke to Uber Eats in our quest for an answer.
The Best And Worst Short-Term Insurers 2020
We took a look at the latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index for Short-Term Insurance to find out what insurers have been doing wrong, where they can improve, and which short-term insurer emerged as the very best of the lot.
6 Tips For Choosing The Right Building Insurance
You’ve recently purchased or built a home, and in order to protect it, getting the right building insurance in place is the next big step. Here are a few tips for choosing the right insurance.
Your Easy-To-Use Insurance Handbook (Part 3)
Applying for insurance may seem a little daunting at first, with all these terms and clauses being thrown your way. In Part Three of our Insurance Handbook, we'll have a look at some more of the most important terms you may come across, from Reinsurance to Risks, Third-Party to Underwriter.