Third-Party, Fire & Theft Car Insurance

What is Third-Party, Fire & Theft Car Insurance?


Third-Party, Fire & Theft Cover is our mid-range option between Comprehensive and Third-Party Only. Even though the name says it all, let’s take a look in detail what you’re covered for when you take out this type of insurance.

 

Fire Cover

 

Fire might seem like quite a specific risk to insure against, but there are many ways this peril can affect your car.

 

Whether your car itself ignites, you have a fire in the home that spreads to your vehicle, or a blaze in the veld spreads to your property, we will cover the cost of repairing or replacing your car if it’s damaged by fire.

 

Third-Party Cover

 

When two or more cars are involved in an accident, most of the time one of the drivers is at fault. If that happens to be you, the other driver(s) can hold you legally liable for the damage you cause to their car, and any of their belongings. Depending on the severity of the accident, you might be ordered to pay up to millions in damages to the other drivers.

 

Because almost no one has that kind of money lying around, we offer third-party cover. Up to a specified limit, we will cover the damage to repair the other person’s property, as well as any damages awarded against you in a legal case.

 

Theft Cover

 

In South Africa, vehicle theft cover is a must-have. Without insurance, if your car is stolen, you’ll have to keep paying it off even though it’s in the hands of a criminal. We will pay you out for your car so you can pay off what you still owe on it and possibly even put a deposit down on a new car. Get a car insurance quote online with us today!

Third-Party, Fire & Theft Car Insurance Benefits

 

Add Ons

 

Add your sound system, canopy, and windscreen to your policy to boost your cover.

 

Cover for Damage

 

You get cover for damage caused not only by fire but by an explosion or lightning too.

 

Increase your Cover

 

Increase your third-party cover to suit your needs.

Frequently asked questions

Will my car insurance claim be paid in cash?

With our Comprehensive Car Insurance, we would normally handle your car insurance claim directly with the repairer. This means there’d be no cash payout. However, with Budget Lite 3, you get up to a R15 000 payout if you’re in an accident. You can use this cash to repair your car if the damage is under R15 000. If it’s more than that, you’ll need to pay the balance from your own pocket.

Remember, Budget Lite 1 and 2 don’t cover the repairs for damage to your own car, so we neither arrange with a repairer nor pay you out any cash if you’re in an accident.

Are other drivers covered under my policy?

Because we actually cover your car and not just you, you can add other drivers to your Budget Lite Car Insurance policy. Just make sure to tell us who they are and give us their details. If you don’t do this, we may not pay your claim. That’s because the people who drive your car affect your premium. We need to know so we can give you the most accurate, budget-friendly Car Insurance quote possible.

What isn’t covered under Budget Lite?

Because the Budget Lite insurance policies are non-comprehensive, there are a few limits on your cover depending on which option you go for. Car hire and windscreen damage is not included in all three options. Below are a few other exclusions to take note of.

 

Budget Lite 1 excludes:

  • Any accident damage to your car – only damage to third-party vehicles is included in the cover. You will have to cover the costs of all repairs on your car.
  • Accident Assist – this is the added benefit that includes towing and storing your car after an accident.
  • Hail damage.

 

Budget Lite 2 excludes:

  • Any accident damage to your car – except those damages covered in a write off.

 

Budget Lite 3 excludes:

  • Full accident damage to your car – except those damages covered in a write off, and by your limited accident cover.

What does third-party cover mean?

If you only have one type of car cover, make sure it’s third-party cover. Third-party covers anyone, apart from you, who is involved in an accident. For example, the third party can be the driver of the other car in an accident that you caused. It also may be a retailer, for example, if you drove your car through a shop window.

If you were responsible for the accident, then you are also responsible for the costs of the damage caused to their property. Third-party cover will protect you financially against the potentially crippling costs of causing damage to someone else’s car, especially if it is an expensive model.

Third-party does not cover your damage if you have an accident. If the accident is not your fault, however, you can claim against the other party.

What are the optional extras?

Because choice is always a good thing – we’ve included a few optional extras that you can add to your Budget Lite policy. For an additional cost, you can add on sound system cover (because your tunes are important) and canopy cover for your utility van or bakkie. There’s also the option to add on Sasria cover which covers your car for damage in a riot or strike.

And because being claim-free is enough reason to celebrate, you can also add on our Cash Back Bonus, which means you start getting cash back after two years of being claim-free. How’s that for an awesome bonus to look forward to?

How much insurance cover to take?

It's important to balance affordability with sufficient protection and liabilities when deciding how much insurance cover to take. Affordable insurance for cars, like Budget Lite, will provide third-party liability cover. However, comprehensive cover will provide greater protection against damage or theft.

What clients say
A lady reviewing Budget Insurance for car insurance

Absolutely amazing service! Thank you to Eugene who helped the morning of the accident. Our claim was handled in record time, and you phoned exactly when you said you would. Thank you Budget. All your people are gems.

 

Annelize Faca

Cash Back

 

Simply add the optional Cash Back Bonus to your Budget Insurance policy and if you remain claim free for two years, we’ll reward you by giving you money back. Our Cash Back Bonus is unique in the sense that you only have to wait two uninterrupted years to start receiving your rewards and you’ll keep on being rewarded until you put in a claim. Best of all only certain claims will reset your Cash Back Bonus clock.

 

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Other Car Insurance Products

 

Comprehensive Car Insurance

 

If your car is lost, stolen, damaged in an accident or by a natural event, our Comprehensive Car Insurance will cover it. If you damage someone else’s property, we’ll cover that too.

 

BetterCar Value 

 

Similar to our Comprehensive Car Cover option, BetterCar Value pays you out for the same car but one year newer if yours is written off.

 

Scratch & Dent

 

This value-added product pays for you to repair small and light dents, chips, and scratches that might occur on the exterior of your car.

 

Motor Warranty

 

As cars get older, they’re more likely to suffer mechanical and electrical faults. These can be expensive to repair or replace, but not when you have a Motor Warranty.

 

Third-Party, Fire, and Theft

 

We’ll cover you for third-party damage you cause, if a fire damages your car, or if it’s stolen – but not accidental damage your own car sustains.

 

Auto Top-Up Plus

 

When you pay off a car, there might be a period of time when your car insurance wouldn’t quite cover the outstanding amount – that’s why we offer Auto Top-Up.

 

Third-Party Only

 

Third-Party Only cover is the most basic of all our Car Insurance plans. It’s perfect if you have a small budget and your car isn’t worth that much.

 

Tyre & Rim Cover

 

With the state of our roads, you deserve a good cover to protect your tyres against pothole damage and uneven roads. Our cover incudes puncture repair, wheel alignment and more

Don’t Delay, Get Covered Today

 

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