Tyre & Rim Insurance

What exactly is
Tyre & Rim cover?
What exactly is
Tyre & Rim cover?
At Auto & General, we're never not there when the state of the roads leaves your tyres, rims, and bank balance vulnerable. With our Tyre & Rim Cover , you can hit the road confidently, knowing we'll cover accidental damage from uneven surfaces and potholes.
Tyre repair or replacement
- If the tyre damage can be safely repaired, we’ll have it fixed.
- If the tyre cannot be repaired, we will pay for its replacement.
- Coverage includes up to two incidents per year.
Rim repair or replacement
Rims may be damaged by hitting hazards on the road.
- If the rim cannot be repaired, we will pay for its replacement with a similar rim.
- Coverage includes up to two incidents per year.
Wheel balancing
Correcting the wheel’s balance with small weights fitted to the rim to prevent the wheel from vibrating at speed.
- We will cover one incident per year.
Wheel alignment
Adjusting the wheel’s camber and/or caster angles.
Wheel alignment is often affected by hitting an obstacle such as a kerb.
- We will cover one incident per year.
Puncture repair
The risk of punctures to your vehicle’s tyres is ever-present, but you don’t have to fear – we will pay the costs if you need to have a punctured tyre repaired. We’ll cover:
- The costs for puncture repairs.
- Coverage includes six incidents per year.
Tyre repair or replacement
Rim repair or replacement
Wheel balancing
Wheel alignment
Puncture repair
- If the tyre damage can be safely repaired, we’ll have it fixed.
- If the tyre cannot be repaired, we will pay for its replacement.
- Coverage includes up to two incidents per year.
Rims may be damaged by hitting hazards on the road.
- If the rim cannot be repaired, we will pay for its replacement with a similar rim.
- Coverage includes up to two incidents per year.
Correcting the wheel’s balance with small weights fitted to the rim to prevent the wheel from vibrating at speed.
- We will cover one incident per year.
Adjusting the wheel’s camber and/or caster angles.
Wheel alignment is often affected by hitting an obstacle such as a kerb.
- We will cover one incident per year.
The risk of punctures to your vehicle’s tyres is ever-present, but you don’t have to fear – we will pay the costs if you need to have a punctured tyre repaired. We’ll cover:
- The costs for puncture repairs.
- Coverage includes six incidents per year.
Excesses and
time limits
Excesses and
time limits
Excess
- A percentage claim cost is charged with a minimum of R300.
- An additional excess is applicable should a claim be logged within the first 90 days of the commencement date and if the tyre tread is less than 3mm.
Important time limits
- When you learn of an incident that may lead to a claim or receive any documents relating to the claim, you must inform us and give us full details within 30 days of the incident.

