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Buying a new car

Buying a new car

by Brendan14 January 202214 January 2022Leave a comment

I'm looking at buying a new car sometime in the next year or two as mine is over 10 years old and not as comfortable as I'd like. In fact, my partner and I have started doing more road trips…

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Smart Choices car, featured, interest, loan, save
What car insurance is right for you

What car insurance is right for you?

by Brendan3 January 20225 May 2022Leave a comment

There are many car insurance products out there and it can become a bit overwhelming deciphering what they all mean, which can make it hard for you to decide whether it’s something you should consider getting or not. So then,…

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Can't claim from car insurance

7 things you can’t claim on from car insurance

by Brendan6 December 202127 June 2022Leave a comment

Did you know? Here are 7 things that you can't claim from your car insurance. Supplied by Naked. Car insurance is there to cushion you against the financial losses associated with unpleasant and unforeseen events such as the theft of…

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why you need third-party insurance

Why you need third-party insurance

by Brendan2 June 20212 June 2021Leave a comment

Why you need third-party insurance for your car even if you’re driving an old skedonk  Supplied by Sumarie Greybe, co-founder at Naked Car insurance can be expensive, so it’s not surprising that up to 70% of the cars on South African…

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How to find the best car insurance

How to find the best car insurance

by Brendan21 February 202129 October 2021Leave a comment

Let's look at how to find the best car insurance, what to consider and why there is no standard answer. No single product will work for everyone. What is the best car insurance? Before jumping in to all the details,…

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What s a balloon payment?

What is a balloon payment

by Brendan7 June 202014 January 20223 Comments

Buying a new car is always exciting, but it sure comes at a high cost! Sometimes more than what we can afford. It's easy to become emotionally attached to the car and do whatever it takes to be able to…

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Samanthas car debt story

How Samantha paid her car debt

by Brendan26 April 20201 April 20214 Comments

A story from Samantha, a personal finance YouTuber and reader of my blog, on how she paid her car debt. Find her videos here. My name is Samantha and I'm a 34 year old Zimbabwean living in Johannesburg for the…

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Ever consider what it takes to become a one-car couple?

Should you sell a car and share one car as a couple?

by Brendan21 December 20193 October 20201 Comment

Does it make financial sense to sell a car and to share one car as a couple? How would you go about doing the calculations for this?

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Car insurance tips

Festive season car insurance tips

by Brendan1 December 20195 July 2021Leave a comment

The festive season is rapidly approaching, and millions of South Africans are preparing for the annual exodus to the summer holiday hotspots. Whether you are planning a long road trip through our neighbouring countries or a relaxed drive to a…

Read More Festive season car insurance tips

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How much car can I afford

How much car can I afford?

by Brendan13 August 201914 January 2022Leave a comment

Car ownership is essential for many South Africans, but even if you don’t absolutely need a car, it sure makes life easier! The convenience of just going to where you need to be can’t be underestimated. But how much car…

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Smart Choices balloon payment, car, interest, loan, transport
Out of control debt

Muthu’s out of control debt

by Brendan19 July 201914 July 2021Leave a comment

A real story from a reader about his out of control debt - unedited Mine started late 2014 when I just got a permanent job after a successful graduate programme. I decided to buy a car with my first salary,…

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Car insurance premium too high

Why your car insurance premium is probably too high

by Brendan4 October 201830 April 2021Leave a comment

It's possible that your car insurance premium is too high and that you're paying more than you need to. Take a look at this post about why your insurance premium may be too high. By Sumarie Greybe, co-founder at Naked…

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