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The importance of stating the correct regular driver

The importance of stating the correct regular driver to your insurer is not clearly understood. MiWay helps you understand how it affects your policy.

What you need to know to avoid an accident

With the increasing number of drivers and vehicles on the roads, it is inevitable that the number of risks on the road will increase too. Road users are constantly exposed to the possibility of being involved in an accident and although it can happen to anyone and at any time, there are ways in which you can try and avoid it. With the increasing number of drivers and vehicles on the roads, it is inevitable that the number of risks on the road will increase too. Road users are constantly exposed

Safety tips: dealing with a burst tyre

As a driver, you need to be prepared for anything when navigating the roads. Having your tyre burst is one such thing. You may not want to think about it but you do need to know how to handle it should you find yourself stranded on the side of the road. Experiencing a tyre burst could lead to you losing complete control of your car, resulting a potentially fatal accident. You may consider yourself a safe driver and your car a safe traveling tool, however anything can happen and a tyre burst is

Vehicle overloading is it really worth it for your business?

When transporting goods and stock, it may be tempting to load the vehicle a little more than usual in order to maximise the load and possibly reduce fuel costs, but this can be a costly mistake. We know that optimising productivity, reducing operational costs and improving profit is key for any business, but "Overloaded vehicles are estimated to be responsible for R400 million of unnecessary road damage per annum" according to a report from Loadtech. Just how harmful are those extra bags of cem

Important things to have checked out at the fuel station

For some drivers, a visit to the filling station is a quick in-an-out mission, and for others it's a little more, thanks to a quick maintenance check.

Share your way to urban mobility

With the increase of mobility solutions that are greener and cheaper in our urban areas, sharing a ride has fast become the "in thing" in South Africa. Not only is it convenient, it has freed many of us from bearing the traffic alone. Having two or more people sharing a ride can certainly come with some benefits - here are a few: Reduces traffic Getting more people in less cars with the aim of sharing a ride helps in reducing traffic congestion on the roads. This means having less cars on the

Don't 'plug-in' and drive

What can make traffic a little more bearable or make the time pass a little quicker than your favourite playlist? Blasting out the day and getting lost in music while driving may sound like a great idea, just not when your safety and that of other road users is at risk. A big part of staying safe on the road is dependent on your alertness and awareness of what is happening around you - using earphones while driving hinders this. It may get a little tempting to plug in your earphones on those lo

Don't cave in to hail damage: protect your car and home during a hailstorm

The rainy season may be refreshing but it brings extreme weather conditions. This MiWay article can help you protect your assets and avoid the worst.

Claiming after a natural disaster: do it the right way

Disaster can strike at any minute and there are only so many precautionary measures one can take to minimise the loss or damage. Having home insurance means added security for you in your unexpected time of need. When mother nature strikes, you will have a shoulder to turn to without financially crippling yourself. Here are guidelines to help you claim in times of need: Contact your service provider Mother nature's ambush is often unavoidable; should you find yourself stranded it is wise to co

Preparing for the stormy season

Spring is here and that means warmer temperatures, seasonal thunderstorms, hail storms and flash flooding. MiWay Insurance has a few steps to help you prepare!

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