Pay As You Drive recognizes variety of risks on our roads!!
August 22, 2010 by Lilly Hudson · Leave a Comment
Pay As You Drive car insurance is often described as the best car insurance product for people who travel less. We have given much attention to how life changes affect the way and the distance that we drive – and Pay As You Drive or “distance based” insurance recognizes that travelling less results in reduced risks to vehicle accidents.
But what are these risks and contributing factors to road accidents?
I have found a nice illustration of road safety risks in the Eastern Cape – this graphic illustrates clearly many of these risks. We can
Which makes of vehicles are more likely to be stolen in South Africa?
August 19, 2010 by Lilly Hudson · Leave a Comment
Are you going to be the more likely victim of vehicle theft than the guy next door just because you have a specific vehicle? What would make the vehicle thief decide to rather take your vehicle than that of the other bloke?
I have come across an interesting story in Rapport Newspaper in which it was revealed that two Toyota brands, the Hilux and Fortuner vehicles have been identified as the most sought after by vehicle thieves.
The Surprisingly Fascinating History of (U.S.) Car Insurance
August 19, 2010 by Lilly Hudson · Leave a Comment
The world’s first car accident occurred in 1891 (arguably) and involved 2 Ohioans and a tree, but the world’s first car insurance policy wasn’t written until 1897. That means for 6 (doubtlessly crazy) years, people were driving hither and yon in their fancy new horseless carriages without a drop of coverage. Compound that with the fact that safety measures like, oh, stop signs, right-of-way, and driver training had not yet been invented, and you can begin to imagine the chaos of a world sans car insurance.
It’s not like the idea of insurance didn’t exist. As a concept, insurance had begun long, long before then. Read more…
The benefits of free car insurance
August 18, 2010 by Gabriel Cover · Leave a Comment
The advantages of free auto insurance quotes are too numerous to count, too. First free auto insurance quotes is a simple process, users can be reached online by a few different agencies, or through. The search for car insurance quotes online is quick, easy and free way to get auto insurance quotes.
The first advantage of the car insurance information is free and gives you peace of mind. ByTo obtain and compare a few auto insurance quotes are different, you ensure that you are getting the best possible deal out there for you.
Do disclaimer boards and warning signs exclude liability for damage from road works?
August 16, 2010 by Lilly Hudson · Leave a Comment
This is a very important question we would like to discuss as part of the series on Car Insurance, road damage, potholes and the law. After an earlier blog post a visitor to the car insurance blog emailed a reply received from a road construction company.
Can’t Find Affordable Auto Insurance? Try the Residual Market
August 14, 2010 by Lilly Hudson · Leave a Comment
What is the “residual market?” If you are “insurance-challenged” – meaning you have several moving violations, accidents on your record or a DUI or two and cannot otherwise find affordable auto insurance, the residual market may be your best (or only) alternative.
What It Is The free market is (ideally) a two-way street: you can choose which businesses you want to purchase goods and services from, and businesses can (usually) pick and choose their customers. Because insurance companies in the U.S. are private institutions, they have a right to be selective who they will and won’t sell insurance to – meaning high-risk individuals are usually out. Even if an in