What is Scratch and Dent Insurance?

Scratch and Dent Insurance from Bidvest Insurance is designed to keep your car in tip-top shape. Scratch and Dent Insurance keeps your car covered for the little dents and dings that can break your budget. Scratch and Dent Insurance from Bidvest Insurance covers specified minor damage, including scratches, scrapes, dents and even tar removal.

Our Scratch and Dent Insurance is completely separate from your Comprehensive Car Insurance policy. When you submit a claim for your Scratch and Dent Insurance, it won’t affect your comprehensive no-claims bonus or cash-back rewards.

Don’t let scratches and dents hurt your budget

You might dent your car as you leave for the office. You could scratch your car door on that pole in the parking lot. Scratch and Dent Insurance from Bidvest Insurance can provide you with protection.

Your Bidvest Insurance Scratch and Dent Insurance policy is your shield against South African roads and all that they may bring. Scratch and Dent Insurance is a monthly insurance policy that protects you – and your car – from certain unexpected costs that may arise when you need to repair minor scratches and dents on your car.

Why do I need Scratch and Dent Insurance?

There’s nothing worse than a dented or scratched car. Scratches and dents make your car look old and neglected. While that ding might not look like much, it’s still a dent, and it could end up ruining your car’s paintwork. Dings and dents can also lower the resale value of your car.

Your Bidvest Insurance Scratch and Dent Insurance policy is designed to assist you in unfortunate events like when your car gets a minor scratch or dent.

If minor scratches or dents aren’t addressed in a timely manner, they can quickly escalate into much bigger problems. Bidvest Insurance’s Scratch and Dent Insurance is designed to ensure your car looks as good as it did when it left the showroom floor.

Your Bidvest Insurance Scratch and Dent Insurance works as additional cover for your car. Through your Bidvest Insurance Scratch and Dent Insurance policy, you won’t need to claim from your Comprehensive Car Insurance policy, to manage those little dings that can burn a big hole in your pocket.

What body repair work am I covered for?

Scratch and Dent Insurance from Bidvest Insurance covers your car for:

  • Minor dents
  • Minor scratches
  • Minor chips

How much cover do I get?

You receive up to R2,500 (per claim) cover for repair minor scratches, dents or chips.

What other benefits does the Scratch and Dent Insurance have?

  • Tar Removal: You drive your car everyday. Sometimes, tar build up can ruin your bodywork. We will pay up to R2,500 cover per claim for specified tar removal.
  • Wheel Rim damage: Sometimes when you scrape your car along the pavement, your wheel rims can get scratched and damaged too. We will pay up to R2,500 to get your rims repaired.
  • Hail Damage: When nature strikes, we cover you for specified repairs up to R2,500.
  • Windscreen chips: A small stone or pebble could chip your windscreen. We will pay up to R2,500 per claim.

Your car is one of your most prized possessions, and essential for your daily life. Scratch and Dent Insurance provides vehicle protection for your car against the South African roads. Get Scratch and Dent Insurance from Bidvest Insurance and keep your car in the best shape possible.

Get Scratch & Dent Cover from Bidvest Insurance

Cover for you and for your car.

Bidvest Insurance offers a wide range of insurance products to meet both your personal and vehicular needs.

Insurance options for you:

  • Cyber Rescue
  • Panic Alert
  • Legal Angel
  • Personal Accident Insurance

Insurance options for your car:

  • Scratch and Dent
  • Tyre Angel
  • Theftbuster Plus
  • Warranty
  • Driver Assist
  • Key Angel

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