It’s something that happens to most of us at some point in our driving career: getting stranded at the side of a road with a broken-down vehicle. Whether it’s due to an accident or mechanical failure, it can be a stressful and…
Tag: car
Buying a new car
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…
What car insurance is right for you?
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,…
7 things you can’t claim on from car insurance
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…
Why you need third-party insurance
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…
How to find the best car insurance
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,…
What is a balloon payment
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…
How Samantha paid her car debt
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…
Should you sell a car and share one car as a couple?
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?
Festive season car insurance tips
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…
How much car can I afford?
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…
Muthu’s out of control debt
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,…