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Roughly 65 percent of South African motorists don’t have car insurance. That is extremely worrying for the minority who do. What is preventing all these people from assuming responsibility and buying at least the basic cover?

Lets start with an overview of the insurance types. In South Africa, auto insurance cover has three basic forms.

The minimum cover is Third Party. This covers your liability (costs) if you damage someone elses personal property in an automobile accident. This includes other vehicles or structural property that may also be damaged.

You can add a minimum value by purchasing a Third Party Fire and Theft cover. That will cover the cost in the event of your car being damaged by or incase of theft.

Comprehensive cover is the one that is recommended for most South Africans. It has in it, Third Party Fire and Theft and also covers damage to your own vehicle in an accident that is deemed your fault. There is also an additional coverage in it which covers when you are driving someone else’s car.

Drivers working in South Africa can obtain vehicle insurance options that can address the unique needs of operating a vehicle in this area. Such options include motorcycle, off-road, comprehensive cover, and caravan cover.

South Africa is often a world leader in traffic injuries and fatalities and the roads are becoming increasingly dangerous. Car theft and hijackings are also all too common. Because South Africa is a high risk insurance environment, premiums can be high. But you can take some steps to lower your premiums.

Start by shopping around and comparing quotes. It is easiest to research your options online, and you may also get a discount if you purchase your policy online depending on the company you decide to work with.

If you remain accident-free, you can expect to pay lower monthly premiums. If your current insurance provider does not offer discounts for safe driving, it might be time to shop around for better rates.

During the purchase of insurance, you should check the maximum amount that you are going to paid if claimed. If this excess amount is high, then premium will also be high. Selection of maximum amount depends on you. It gives you benefit on long run, if you can afford higher excess amount.

If you own an expensive or high performance vehicle, you will pay more for your premiums. These cars cost more to insure because they are considered a higher risk and are expensive to replace or repair. So when you car shop, keep in mind that your insurance premiums will add to the cost of owning the vehicle you choose.

Because most insurance companies often have minimum security requirements for vehicles that they secure, exceeding the minimums by adding security devices can result in a discounted premium.

If you live in a high crime area, your car is at greater risk for theft or hijacking. Consider moving to get lower premiums. You can also receive a discount if you park your car in a locked garage or behind locked gates overnight.

Don’t be afraid to negoiate a deal with your insurance company, because they are very interested in keeping your business and willing to work out a deal with you.