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Frequently Asked Questions - Executive Motor

Do foreigners need to obtain an endorsement to drive on South African roads? Does this include the SADEC regions?
As per Section 23 and Regulation 110 of the National Road Traffic Act, a license authorising the driving of a motor vehicle issued in any county as well as an international driving permit shall suffice, provided the following is adhered to:
  1. The license must be for the class of motor vehicle the driver is driving.
  2. The license must be issued in an official language of South Africa (or have a translation of that license and a validity certificate attached)
  3. The license must indicate the type(s) of vehicle for which the license is valid.
  4. The license must contain or have attached to it a photograph and signature of the holder/driver.
If the driver’s license meets the above mentioned requirements, he/she does not have to have it endorsed. Please note this only applies to foreigners visiting or temporarily living in RSA.
 
If the driver becomes a resident of South Africa, he/she will need to have their license converted to a valid South African Card Type driver’s license at a driving license testing centre within 5 years of receiving their permanent residence permit/status.
 

When the holder of a license or the holder of an international driving permit return to the Republic to resume permanent residence, such license or permit shall no longer be deemed to be a valid license after one year from the date of return.

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What new car hire policies are available?
There are three options available – basic, automatic and upgraded automatic
 
Option One (Basic Cover)
 
R40.00 per month: All policies include this basic cover unless otherwise stated. The type of vehicle the client receives is a group “C” vehicle which is a manual car with air conditioning, ABS and power steering.
 
Option Two (Automatic)
 
An additional premium of R20.00 is levied on the policy. The client receives a group “D” vehicle such as a Chev Aveo Auto, with airbags, air conditioning, power steering and ABS.
 
Option Three (Upgraded Automatic)
 
An additional premium of R40.00 is levied on the policy. The client receives a group “H” vehicle such as a BMW 3 Series or an Audi A4 automatic with airbags, air conditioning, power steering and ABS.
 
Points to bear in mind
  • If the client drives an automatic vehicle he will have to choose either option two or three should they wish to continue driving an automatic vehicle
  • All new business requests for quotes should indicate which option the client desires
  • The type of car hire will be stated clearly on the schedule
  • All the car hire contracts include the following unlimited kilometres, car accident damage cover ,car theft cover, airport and tourism levies (no additional cost to the client) 
  • Fuel deposit for the insured’s own account
As an added bonus under MUA’s new policy, should the client be involved in a motor vehicle accident in the hired vehicle and the excess is greater than the excess payable under his MUA policy, we will reimburse the client with the difference.
 
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