SA insurers launch new ‘save-a-car’ programme to fix old and broken cars

[Tinuva]

Saw the following article over at Businesstech (MyBB related site) and thought its very relevant to this forum:
https://businesstech.co.za/news/bus...e-a-car-programme-to-fix-old-and-broken-cars/

SA insurers launch new ‘save-a-car’ programme to fix old and broken cars

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) alongside other motor industry stakeholders have launched the “Save-a-car” programme, aimed at reducing the cost of repairing damaged motor vehicles deemed to be uneconomical to repair.

The programme, which is still in its pilot stage, allows insurance companies to work directly with dealerships and original manufacturers to ensure that costs are reduced, said Nico Esterhuizen, GM of insurance risks at SAIA.

Dealerships currently participating in the programme include the BMW group (BMW, Mini, Rolls Royce), Nissan (Nissan, Datsun, Infinity) Fiat Chrysler, General Motors, and Hyundai.

“This pilot project has the potential to positively contribute to employment as more vehicles could be repaired and it can also assist in reducing vehicle crime,” said Esterhuizen.

“Over time more OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers ) will participate in the project thereby increasing its potential success.”

You can find the form and more information here.

 

[Fruks]

in the 1st world oems give incentives to scrap old bangers in the 3rd world bean counters want to keep them on the roads so they make more money

 

[Iceman12596]

Good Initiative and think it will help alot of people out there

 

[Gizmo]

Looks like only insurance companies will benefit from this, they will be authorizing repairs on cars that should be written off instead of scrapping the car and paying out the client.:dunnoanymore:

OEMs need to reduce the costs of older car parts for everyone, not just the insurance companies. That will be the only way to succeed in a program like this.

 

[sash]

Looks like only insurance companies will benefit from this, they will be authorizing repairs on cars that should be written off instead of scrapping the car and paying out the client.:dunnoanymore:

OEMs need to reduce the costs of older car parts for everyone, not just the insurance companies. That will be the only way to succeed in a program like this.

Exactly, if this doesn't change then it will never work.

 

[Tinuva]

Looks like only insurance companies will benefit from this, they will be authorizing repairs on cars that should be written off instead of scrapping the car and paying out the client.:dunnoanymore:

OEMs need to reduce the costs of older car parts for everyone, not just the insurance companies. That will be the only way to succeed in a program like this.

That would be a real win for everyone...how we can wish :blueCry:

 

[Fruks]

Good Initiative and think it will help alot of people out there

yes it will help a lot of insurers out there

 

[ChefDJ]

I don't see how this only benefits insurers.

What does it matter the cost of repair to you if you wish to keep the car after an accident? The ones paying are the insurers and what they're doing is trying to make it more affordable so that repairs can actually be done by OEM with OEM parts, instead of being sent to places that might rip you off.

I'd rather have my car back than be paid out and have to look for a replacement if the accident was not so severe. These are cases that sometimes leave you looking for a car lesser in ways to that which you had before.

 

[Fruks]

I don't see how this only benefits insurers.

What does it matter the cost of repair to you if you wish to keep the car after an accident? The ones paying are the insurers and what they're doing is trying to make it more affordable so that repairs can actually be done by OEM with OEM parts, instead of being sent to places that might rip you off.

I'd rather have my car back than be paid out and have to look for a replacement if the accident was not so severe. These are cases that sometimes leave you looking for a car lesser in ways to that which you had before.

this is not so that people driving r100000 10yr cars can keep them after accident this is so that they dont have to write off a 6 mnths old r800000 5 series after its been in a fender bender bcoz repair is to much

 

[Peter@AEW]

in the 1st world oems give incentives to scrap old bangers in the 3rd world bean counters want to keep them on the roads so they make more money

I am astounded by your powers of reasoning.

If third world not as much money available as first world therefore repairing a car with parts that may not be new or first grade accomplishes the desired effect of keeping an older car on the road as opposed to scrapping it and leaving the owner without wheels.

Exactly what is wrong with that?

As an aside given your recent posts I would presume you to be involved in a charitable institution and do so without remuneration.

 

[ChefDJ]

I don't see how this only benefits insurers.

What does it matter the cost of repair to you if you wish to keep the car after an accident? The ones paying are the insurers and what they're doing is trying to make it more affordable so that repairs can actually be done by OEM with OEM parts, instead of being sent to places that might rip you off.

I'd rather have my car back than be paid out and have to look for a replacement if the accident was not so severe. These are cases that sometimes leave you looking for a car lesser in ways to that which you had before.

this is not so that people driving r100000 10yr cars can keep them after accident this is so that they dont have to write off a 6 mnths old r800000 5 series after its been in a fender bender bcoz repair is to much

This just reinforces my point then.

 

[Fruks]

in the 1st world oems give incentives to scrap old bangers in the 3rd world bean counters want to keep them on the roads so they make more money

I am astounded by your powers of reasoning.

If third world not as much money available as first world therefore repairing a car with parts that may not be new or first grade accomplishes the desired effect of keeping an older car on the road as opposed to scrapping it and leaving the owner without wheels.

Exactly what is wrong with that?

As an aside given your recent posts I would presume you to be involved in a charitable institution and do so without remuneration.

Hehehe nope quite happily making a living from the shall we say peculiar motor vehicle retail industry in our beautiful South Africa