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Avoid accident claims when driving in winter, on snow and ice.

Driving in snow can be pretty, and pretty damn dangerous as well! It was reported and confirmed by metro police that two lanes were closed on William Nicol drive in Johannesburg on Thursday because there was ice on the road.
Few drivers are comfortable driving on snow and ice. This is something seldom experienced on South [...]

Can I claim for pothole damage?

Many visitors to the Arrive Alive website and the Car Insurance Blog have searched for more information on how to claim for damage to tyres and vehicles as a result of potholes on our roads. These searches are for both the terms pothole and pot hole! Irrespective of whether the spelling should be pothole or [...]

Car Insurance checklist for the Easter weekend

By the end of this week thousands of South Africans will be on the roads. The Easter weekend is traditionally a time to take a breather and to spend some quality time with family and friends! Today also sees the launch of the Easter 2010 Arrive Alive Campaign and an increased focus on Traffic Enforcement [...]

Pothole damage not only a South African car insurer problem

There is no doubt that potholes have become the biggest threat to vehicle and tyre damage. Vehicle and tyre service providers in the Johannesburg area has confirmed that 6 out of 10 vehicles brought to these centres have suffered damage caused by potholes.
Our roads are deteriorating and there is much pressure on local authorities to [...]

Save on car insurance but not on your tyres!

We have written quite a bit on the topics of finding cheaper car insurance and finding the best car insurance. This however focuses the attention on the need to have effective cover in the unfortunate event of an accident. Car insurance will allow you to survive the financial impact of vehicle loss or damage – [...]

Your car insurance company will not provide cover when driving with this tyre!

We have in the past emphasized the need to drive with roadworthy tyres! Your car insurance will only cover your vehicle if your tyres are in a roadworthy condition – meaning that it has enough tread etc.
It is important to be aware that car insurance will only protect those vehicle owners who abide by the [...]

Do older cars lead to more accident claims?

Would you expect more accident claims for newer or for older cars? It has been revealed by Virgin Money car insurance in the UK that cars that are three to six years old account for nearly 40% of insurance claims despite making up only 24% of all vehicles on the road.
What do the numbers reveal?

Drivers [...]

Will accredited training reduce damage to 4×4 vehicles?

4×4Vehicle insurance can be regarded as a specialized type of car insurance. There are only a few insurers in South Africa who have specialized products tailored for the 4×4 driver and his vehicle.
What are the most likely causes of 4×4 vehicle accidents?

Most 4×4 accidents take place at high speed on gravel roads and relatively few [...]

Potholes leading to increased frustration and tyre damage claims

The Arrive Alive website has received an increasing amount of emails from road users concerned with the condition of our roads. These emails have been referred to the Department of Transport and the National Roads Agency.
The potholes do not only endanger the lives of travellers driving away from the National roads [“N” roads], but are [...]

Avoid smash and grab vehicle damage and car insurance claims

Crime is unfortunately one of the factors contributing to expensive car insurance premiums. The vehicle owners in the bigger towns and cities are often confronted with vehicle loss and damage from hijackings, theft and smash and grab crimes.
What is a smash and grab crime?
A smash and grab criminal turns a pleasant drive into a nightmare [...]