Why is Tyre and Rim cover important before travelling?

Good South Africans know that a road trip takes more than a full tank of fuel and a packed boot. It takes preparation.  

Whether you're visiting family, going on holiday, or exploring somewhere new, the last thing you want is a pothole or road hazard leaving you with unexpected tyre and rim damage, and an unplanned expense. That's why Budget Insurance's Tyre & Rim Cover is designed to cover both your wheels and your wallet.  

Cover that works as hard as your wheels do  

Your tyres and rims carry you through every kilometre of your journey, but they also take the brunt of the impact from poor road conditions.  

That's why Budget Insurance Tyre & Rim Cover includes benefits such as:  

These benefits are designed to help keep you moving, even when the road throws an unexpected challenge your way.  

The best road trips are the ones remembered for the places you visited, not the vehicle repairs you had to deal with along the way.  

So, before you pack the car and hit the road, make sure you've considered more than just your destination with Budget Insurance Tyre & Rim,   

FAQs  

1. What Is Tyre & Rim Cover?  

Tyre and Rim is a specialised short-term product covering road-hazard damage to your wheels. It can pay to repair or replace tyres damaged by potholes, debris, and curb scuffs, while covering alloy rim cracks, bends, wheel balancing, and alignment services.   

2. How does Tyre and Rim cover work?  

Some car insurance policies can exclude cover for tyre damage caused by things like punctures, cuts or bursts. This is where tyre and rim cover comes in. It can cover you for damage to your tyres and rims. This includes blowouts, punctures and damage from different road hazards like driving through a pothole.