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You've decided that it's finally time for your beloved jalopy to retire, and you're at your local car dealership. The new baby you've just decided on is already near perfect, but the salesman asks you an almost rhetorical question - "would you like improved sound with it?" The amount of optional extras now laid down as preferences with which you can add personality to your entry-level car are dizzying. Apparently it can be more economical to purchase these extra features in the form of a packag

Managing your insurance policy online may sound like a daunting process, but MiWay has made it as simple as possible - and with online chat available via our app or online, this process feels even less overwhelming. Our trained insurance agents will be able to answer your queries in real time, follow up on your claims status, update elements of your policy if necessary - pretty much anything you'd expect if you'd given us a call! Live chat is so convenient! Because we understand the importance

Roadside emergencies can be frightening - and in worse-case scenarios, life-threatening. Often an urgent situation causes shock - which causes you to forget who to phone in an emergency. However, we've prepared this article to help you to better understand how MiHelp (MiWay's 24 hour roadside emergency assistance service) works. The MiHelp Emergency Assistance team is standing by 24 hours a day on 08600 767 64. These four tips will help to guide you - both in preparation for, and during an eme

The trees are bare and there's still a chill in the air. Winter's not yet over. But, just because you feel like hibernating, doesn't mean that home maintenance should take a back seat! Here are a few things that you should do around the house which could save you time, money and hassle later. Roof maintenance If you live in a province with summer rains gone, winter is a good time to check the roof for any leaks or damage and carry out any required repairs. Stick to a regular roof maintenance sc

Going to the mechanic can be inconvenient and expensive. Most of what you end up paying goes toward labour, and not necessarily the parts themselves. You may be surprised how easy it is to do some of the things you are willing to pay a mechanic for! Of course, just because you are able to do basic car maintenance, doesn't mean that you should forego your scheduled services. And in the case of severe damage, vehicle insurance is your best ally. If you've given up on finding the solution in your

So, you've finally decided that you need your own set of wheels. You've looked at your budget and decided that you'd rather buy a pre-owned (or pre-loved) vehicle. Well done - that's the first step taken care of! Here are some points to consider when going on the hunt for a pre-owned car: Budget: The first and most important step of your purchase is your budget. Even the car salesman will ask you the famous question - "What is your budget?" Having a set (and fixed) budget is vital as this will

When the winter chill settles in, it becomes more challenging to do the things we love and fully enjoy them. But, where there is a will, there is a way! Riding your bike doesn't have to be something you sacrifice this winter - all you really need to do is prepare yourself and have the right mind set to gear up and enjoy your favourite sport. Here are some tips to keep you riding throughout the winter: It all starts in the mind! Getting up in the morning is already so difficult, so we can only

Can you imagine your relaxed holiday feeling and calm soul being shattered by the shock of getting back to a ransacked home? Unoccupied homes make for easy targets with criminals over the holidays, so we advise that you do your best to secure yours before heading off on your mid-year break. Not all is lost, there is hope - you can protect your home from unwanted guests (or at least make it more difficult for them to get into your property) by thinking ahead. Here are some quick measures you can

With the fuel price constantly increasing, one has to find ways to make your car's tank of fuel last as long as possible. With the busy lives led by many, this is not an easy thing to do as we have become a people that is always on the road. Here are some tips to get - and keep - you going: Every bit of weight counts: Everything that your car needs to carry adds to the weight of the car - and thus will impact your fuel efficiency. Removing unnecessary weight from your car and only taking what

MiWay's Head of Business Insurance, Mornè Stoltz, shares his insights and views on what the country and industry can do to reduce that carnage on South African roads. Although small motor vehicles (47.9%) and minibus taxis (10.1%) accounted for over half the accidents over the 2015-16 festive season, light delivery vehicles (22.7%) and trucks (4.8 %) were also responsible for a high number of accidents resulting in 1 755 people losing their lives during this short period.1 According to