Did you know in South Africa - on average, 45 cars are hijacked daily? That's 1 car every 32 minutes! And a vehicle is stolen approximately every 4 minutes! What would happen if the next vehicle targeted was yours?

How it works

Theftbuster Key Care is a new insurance solution from Bidvest Insurance, that not only ensures you are covered from the costly impact following a hijacking, smash and grab or vehicle theft but also goes on to provide an all-encompassing key insurance facility for when your keys are lost, stolen or damaged.

How much does it cost?

There is a once off premium of R3 495 for 24 months cover.

Why you need it

It's true that some comprehensive insurance policies do cover these items, but, you will likely have an excess that applies, which is on average R 2 500, and claiming on your comprehensive could result in a premium increase or effect your no-claims bonus! Claiming on a Theftbuster Key Care product is easy and does not have an excess!

Theftbuster Key Care provides cover for damages relating to a theft or hijacking. It is often the case that in these incidents, that the keys and/or locks are damaged or stolen and require repair or replacement.

Product highlights

• Provides cover for multiple minor damages caused during a smash and grab
• Includes cover for multiple items frequently found in your vehicle such as personal documents, keys, electronic devices, remotes and handbags
• If your vehicle is stolen we will provide up to R15 000 towards your underlying insurance excess
• R10 000 loyalty bonus towards a new vehicle if your vehicle is stolen
• Access to trauma counselling
• No excess payable
• Covers lost, stolen and damaged vehicle keys
• Keeps you moving even when you've lost your key
• 2 years unlimited cover

Why our product is unique

• Theftbuster Key Care is a one of its kind product that alleviates the additional expenses and impact faced when you are a victim of crime or lost keys

Facts and stats

• Smash and Grabbers often target single drivers with belongings on the passenger seat
• Smash and Grabs often occur in areas where traffic is often congested and where vehicles will remain stationary for a while
• Most vehicle keys can only be coded by the manufacturer, which is often based overseas, and can take up to 21 days to replace
• Surveys suggest that 1 in 4 drivers have lost their keys