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Is your scratch or dent covered?

Is your scratch or dent covered?

A scratch on the bumper. A dent from a trolley. A stone chip on the bonnet.

They might all look small, but how do you know whether your Scratch & Dent benefit can help?

The easiest place to start is with one question...
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Keep your car in showroom condition with The Unlimited's Scratch and Dent Cover

Keep your car in showroom condition with The Unlimited's Scratch and Dent Cover

We get it – life’s unpredictable. But with The Unlimited's Scratch and Dent Cover, you can breathe easy knowing that you have up to R4,000 every 3 months to maintain the exterior AND interior of your car. Whether it's that irritating supermarket trolley ding, an accidental scrape or a pesky pothole issue, we've got you covered. So, go ahead, and embrace every adventure without the worry of minor mishaps.

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Life is Difficult: How Can Business Do More to Help?

Life is Difficult: How Can Business Do More to Help?

Retrenchments, losing benefits and greed. Life is hard for the majority of South Africans. So shouldn’t business do more to help people?
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Love Days with The Unlimited Child: shifting lives together

Love Days with The Unlimited Child: shifting lives together

At The Unlimited, we believe in doing good beyond just business. Our commitment to making a difference in the communities we serve is unwavering. One powerful way we do this is through our Love Days, where we collaborate with The Unlimited Child to renovate, refurbish, and improve Early Childhood Development Centres! Love Days give our people the opportunity to shift the lives of thousands of children across South Africa.

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Making it right when we get it wrong

Making it right when we get it wrong

At The Unlimited, we’re always looking for ways to give our customers more value. As part of our annual pricing reviews, wherever possible, we look for opportunities to add benefits and additional value too.

As part of our 2026 price increase process, an error resulted in a small number of customers having additional benefits added at an additional cost when they shouldn’t have been.

We’re sorry this happened, and we’ve taken action to make it right...

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Managing Spring Allergies

Managing Spring Allergies

The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, you open the window to take in a deep breath of beautiful spring air and...

Achoo.

Your allergies start playing up.

Pollen is the main seasonal trigger, while year‑round culprits like dust mites, mould, and pet dander can cause similar allergic rhinitis symptoms. These include congestion, a runny nose, and watery eyes.

Fortunately, there are a few practical habits that can help...

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Medical aids, medical insurance and GAP cover: What's the difference?

Medical aids, medical insurance and GAP cover: What's the difference?

Medical aid. Medical insurance. Gap cover. These terms are often used together when you talk about private healthcare in South Africa, and it's easy to see why many people confuse them.


While all three relate to healthcare costs, they serve very different purposes.

Understanding the difference can help you make more informed decisions about protecting yourself and your family from unexpected costs when you need medical attention...

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Motor Warranty 101: Why You Need It, When It Matters, and Fun Facts You Didn’t Know

Motor Warranty 101: Why You Need It, When It Matters, and Fun Facts You Didn’t Know

Your car is your freedom. It gets you to work, takes your kids to school, and carries you on family adventures. But with modern cars being more complex than ever, a sudden mechanical breakdown can bring everything to a screeching halt. The blinking engine light, the strange noise from under the bonnet—these are moments that can cause major stress and even bigger repair bills.

Many people think their car insurance or service plan will cover these breakdowns, but that’s often not the case. This is where a Motor Warranty becomes your ultimate superpower! It’s designed to protect you from the financial shock of major mechanical and electrical failures.

Let’s unpack what a motor warranty really is, why it’s a must-have for today’s drivers, and how it can make you feel truly unstoppable on the road!

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Motor Warranty vs Mechanical Breakdown Insurance

Motor Warranty vs Mechanical Breakdown Insurance

If you've searched for "motor warranty vs mechanical breakdown insurance," you're not alone. These two terms cause more confusion than almost anything else in the South African motor finance world. Here's the short answer: in most cases, they refer to the same type of product. The AA's own Mechanical Breakdown Insurance policy states outright that it "is also commonly known as a warranty policy."
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