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Archive for May, 2011

Posted by Danielle Mitchell On May - 29 - 2011 0 Comment

As the online popularity of car insurance comparison is speeding, the market sees great results. Talking about the car insurance sales, Bradford & Bingley sees increase by 1000% due to CIE new ruling as well as changes in the car insurance product. The bundled motor insurance deal includes standard legal protection to the clients, which is beneficial during the accidental claim.

Different insurers introduce attractive insurance products to be in competition, and online is the best platform to compare and search the best deal. Irrespective of the service provider, the best policy is the one offering required insurance coverage at best prices.

The online buying procedure of the insurance products is not only simple and fast but also clear, thereby easing the task of the car owner to buy a suitable deal.

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Posted by Eric Adams On May - 23 - 2011 0 Comment

Question:

I have been driving in SA for the past 10 years using my international license. HOW can i get my SA license?

Answer:

A foreign driving licence can only be exchanged within 1 year of the holder thereof obtaining permanent residence. The Department has published draft regulations for comment that will extend this period to 5 years. It is rumoured that the regulations will be published before the end of this Month. Please check the Government gazette and .

In addition to the above the licence should have been obtained while the holder thereof was not ordinarily resident in South Africa i.e.

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Posted by Danielle Mitchell On May - 20 - 2011 0 Comment

The global road safety campaign will be celebrated across the world encouraging maximum participation of the car insurance customers. The Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-20 campaign  will be launched in a whole host of countries, including Ethiopia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, England and Kuwait,.

During the campaign, the car insurance customers will project large yellow triangle on various national landmark monuments that include Times Square in New York City, Trafalgar Square in London and Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.

The World Health Organization’s director-general shows worry for road traffic crashes that further affect the growing need of proper health and development among the car insurance owners. Th

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Posted by Eric Adams On May - 17 - 2011 0 Comment

Question:

Am I allowed to go with an automatic car for my licence, understanding that I am then only allowed to drive automatic?

Driving school told me that I am no longer allowed to go with an automatic car.

Answer:

You are allowed to test using an automatic vehicle and you are correct your will be restricted to only driving a automatic vehicle.

Posted by Danielle Mitchell On May - 17 - 2011 0 Comment

When the teenage learns driving, the parents try to get their ward and vehicle protected by buying the suitable insurance cover. But the insurance policy for young drivers is costly so the parents prefer to add their teenage driver in their pre-existing parental auto insurance policy.

According to a research, around 86% of the young motorists pay huge premium despite being added on their parents’ auto insurance policy. The learner or young drivers are ripped off by the insurers while adding them to the auto insurance policy of their parents.

The expensive insurance cover encourages the young drivers to remain uninsured. T

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Posted by Eric Adams On May - 12 - 2011 0 Comment

When Do you need a PrDP Licence? This was also discussed on Insurance Chat in a Blog post titled When do you need a Professional Driving Permit?

We would also like to share 2 other requests for asisstance on this matter:

Example 1:

Question: I will required to transport clients on the odd occasion from eg Airport to Hotel

a) Do I require a PDP?

b) How do I go about applying for one ?
what documents
what cost
delay

c) what is the implication if I am stopped and I do not have a PDP?

Answer:

If you are transporting passengers for reward then the driver will require a Professional Driving Permit , category P-Passengers.

You must be in possession of a driving licence to operate the class of vehicle and be older than 21.

You can apply for a PrDP at any driving licence testing centre, perhaps try Goodwood, Gallow’s Hill or Milnerton DLTC.

Example 2

Question:

Kindly advise when a driver is required to be in possession of a PrDP licence. W

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Tags: Need Prdp, Prdp
Posted by Danielle Mitchell On May - 10 - 2011 0 Comment

The sports utility vehicle is quite expensive to purchase and maintain due to high fuel and insurance charges. The high-speed sports utility vehicles are quite risky to drive and the chances of their involvement in accident are high so the car owner has to buy heavy insurance premium policy to protect the car. You can compare car insurance premium prices online to get the best deal suitable for the vehicle.

The auto insurance coverage offered for SUV differs in terms of charge and protective cover. The comprehensive car isnurnce coverage protects the SUV from damage caused by weather changes like fire, theft, hail, floods and tornado.

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Posted by Danielle Mitchell On May - 7 - 2011 0 Comment

Last night, US President Obama announced that Osama Bin Laden was killed during a military operation in Pakistan. As this moment was marked, the Department of State also announced a worldwide travel alert to all US citizens to advise them of possible terrorism around the world. Set to expire on August 1, 2011, this advisory warns travelers that there is an increased likelihood that this event “could cause anti-American violence [and that travelers] are strongly urged to limit their travel outside of their homes and hotels and avoid mass gatherings and demonstrations.”

If you are planning to travel during this time period, there are a few considerations before your departure. Man

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Posted by Danielle Mitchell On May - 6 - 2011 0 Comment

To combat the rising car insurance premium, the best method is to shop around and search best car insurance quotes for your vehicle. Many car owners get tired of filling car insurance quotes application repeatedly for different providers in pursuit of getting low car insurance quotes. This effort takes a lot of time for the car owners in surfing internet and comparing car insurance quotes.

A new quote engine in the market has come making simple for the car owner to get reasonable quotes from different providers. The new quote system eliminates hassle, frustration and time loss of the car owners and you get needed car insurance quotes in short time.

The quote system cut the search time spent on comparing and finding cheap car insurance. Read more…

Posted by Eric Adams On May - 3 - 2011 0 Comment

Do you live in Dorking? If you do then the likelihood is that you were more than a little unhappy when your home insurance renewal premiums dropped on your door mat this year. A report on home insurance premiums recently revealed that the average rise in Dorking last year was from £119 to £174, or 46%. If there was a lot of crime, claims as a result of flooding or weather damage, or even issues with the housing there then this would be understandable. What if there were no such circumstances for the highest rise in the UK though?

The report looked at 3.4 million quotes for buildings and contents insurance and noted that there had been significant rises all over the UK but none as hefty as Dorking despite a low crime rate and no natural disasters. It

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