Guides

Guides for car owners

Plain-language answers to the questions people actually ask after an accident — no jargon, no fine print, written for South African roads.

Know your rights

Can I choose my own panel beater?

In most cases, yes — even on an insurance claim. What the Competition Commission guidelines say, how to tell your insurer, and what to check before you authorise repairs.

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