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Category: Car insurance basics

Find out more about car insurance, read top tips, or simply enjoy
some interesting articles if you have some spare time.

Buying and claiming car insurance online is easy with Prime South Africa
  • Car insurance basics

The transition to buying and claiming car insurance online

Imagine managing your car insurance from your phone – no paperwork, no phone, and no queues. These days, this is possible. More and more South

  • Written by the Prime team
  • 5 minutes read
  • Car insurance basics

How car financing works and affects your car insurance

Buying a car is a big financial commitment, and for many South Africans, car financing helps make it possible. While getting a car loan can

  • Written by the Prime team
  • 4 minutes read
A car caught in a flood resulting from a natural disaster
  • Car insurance basics

Natural disaster claims: What you need to know

South Africa’s weather can be unpredictable, with storms, floods, and wildfires happening often. These natural disasters can lead to serious damage to our cars, so

  • Written by the Prime team
  • 6 minutes read
  • Car insurance basics, Helpful top tips

Importance of car service history.

The Importance of a Car’s Service History When Buying a Used Car Purchasing a used car can be challenging and full of possible potential pitfalls.

  • Written by the Prime team
  • 4 minutes read
  • Car insurance basics, Helpful top tips

Car warranty explained.

When buying a new car, it is important to think about the warranty that is provided by the manufacturer. Car warranties are designed to give

  • Written by the Prime team
  • 3 minutes read
A woman buying car insurance from the Prime app
  • Car insurance basics, Helpful top tips

Important questions to ask before buying car insurance

Buying car insurance can be confusing, but asking the right questions can make it easier. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to switch car

  • Written by the Prime team
  • 4 minutes read
Woman on the phone claiming from car insurance
  • Car insurance basics

What to expect when claiming from Prime South Africa

Imagine the sound of screeching tyres, the sudden crash, and a jarring thud. You’ve just been in an accident, and the first thought that crosses

  • Written by the Prime team
  • 4 minutes read
A car covered by Prime car insurance for peace of mind
  • Car insurance basics, Prime news

What does Prime car insurance cover?

Choosing Prime car insurance cover for your car means getting peace of mind and great support whenever you’re out on the road. Our plans are

  • Written by the Prime team
  • 4 minutes read
Car window damage after a smash-and-grab
  • Car insurance basics

What does car insurance cover in a smash-and-grab?

Car insurance plays an important role in protecting you financially against various risks on the road, including smash-and-grab situations. Yet, many policyholders wonder if their

  • Written by the Prime team
  • 2 minutes read

Car insurance basics

New to car insurance? Explore this section for all you need to know.

Helpful top tips

Insider knowledge on how to save money, stay safe, and get the most out of your car.

A person sitting in the open boot of your vehicle featuring car safety features

Interesting reading

Like to know more about cars in general? Read reviews and insights to simplify your life.

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