Your car licence renewal fees vary from province to province, and are based on the vehicles tare weight and type.
You get a 21-day grace period in which to renew an expired motor vehicle licence. The grace period is calculated from the expiry date of the current licence disc, and a late renewal penalty applies after this time. the penalty fee is calculated at 1/10th of the annual licencing fee per month that the licence remains lapsed. Late renewal penalties and arrears can amount to anything from R90 to R1000 and even more, depending on how many months you’ve been driving with an expired licence disc.
Top 15 Car Insurance Companies in South Africa
- Auto & General: Established in 1985, recognized as the best vehicle insurer in South Africa.
- Absa: Offers car insurance through app-based Activate plans or iDirect, providing credit shortfall cover and more.
- Dialdirect Insurance: Known for comprehensive offerings and user-friendly online services.
- 1st for Women: Specialized benefits for female drivers, including trip monitoring and panic buttons.
- Momentum: Focuses on financial wellness with a variety of insurance products.
- Old Mutual: One of South Africa's oldest institutions, providing diverse insurance solutions.
- OUTsurance: Offers value-for-money services with a 12-month premium guarantee.
- Budget Insurance: Provides affordable options with flexible coverage plans.
- Discovery Insure: Rewards good driving behavior with innovative products.
- Santam: The largest short-term insurer in South Africa, offering wide-ranging products.
- MiWay: Pioneered online short-term insurance administration in South Africa.
- King Price Insurance: Unique model with decreasing premiums as the vehicle depreciates.
- Pineapple: High customer satisfaction with a 4.6/5 rating from nearly 4,000 reviews.
- Naked Insurance: Fully digital platform offering flexible car insurance options.
- Prime Meridian Direct: Focuses on essential coverage at competitive prices.
Top 20 Car Companies in South Africa
- Toyota: Sold 142,612 units in 2023, marking an 8.0% increase.
- Volkswagen Group: Secured the second spot with 67,456 units sold in 2023.
- Suzuki: Achieved 4.8% growth with 49,438 units sold in 2023.
- Hyundai: Sold 31,952 units in 2023 despite an 11.4% decline.
- Ford: Recorded a 16.6% increase, selling 30,710 units in 2023.
- Nissan: Maintained steady presence with 29,158 units sold in 2023.
- Isuzu: Achieved 9.4% growth with 23,273 units sold in 2023.
- Renault: Sold 21,703 units in 2023 despite a 20.4% decline.
- Haval: Maintained position with 19,904 units sold in 2023 despite a 12.1% decline.
- Kia: Sold 19,086 units in 2023 despite a 16.2% decrease.