Annual Car Registration update: update your car registration in person at Traffic Services or the local Post Office, online options are also available. If any issues come up, email vehicle.licence@capetown.gov.za
If You Get a Ticket: click here to pay online or dispute the ticket
For all other car related governmental systems - read here
Affordable to repair / reliable cars for your money: Toyota, VW, Hyundai, Nissan or Kia. Don’t get a Tata, Fiat or Renault
The suggested car insurance companies are: Budget or Momentum
Note: it is normal practice for car insurance companies to up your insurance once a year by at least R150. What this looks like is that you will get an email about a premium / rates increase - then call your insurance company and ask them to review the increase, citing if you haven’t made any claims - and they will often lower it back to the original premium you pay.
Some companies also offer a cash back amount if you don’t make any claims - make sure to follow up if you don’t get this payout
Becoming an AA member is a great option for Roadside Assistance
Car Repair that we can recommend: MACE Service Center (Tokai- +27 0217014816), Ziggy’s Auto (48 Pollsmoor Rd, Kirstenhof- +27 072 424-5740 or Whatsapp +27 072 424-5740) or Peter’s Auto Electric (Sun Valley- +27 0217854454).
We can’t recommend, but they get the job done: Steenberg Motors / Drive & Align, Drive Away Motors, Richard’s Auto Services
Tyre Shops that we can recommend: Dunlop Centre (Fish Hoek) +27 021 7821639, Tyre & Auto (Sun Valley) +27 021 7851085, Tiger Wheel & Tyre (Sun Valley) +27 021 7851910 - talk to Arthur
Adding Film to Car Windows : It is suggested to have film added to your car windows which help to protect from Smash and Grabs (which there is a high chance of occurring here in Cape Town) — the best spot for doing this is PG Glass
