About your maat
Curious, useful and on your side.
Motor Maat helps Cape Town drivers make sense of cars, cover and the cost of keeping both on the road.
Why we exist
Car questions deserve straight answers.
A strange noise, an insurance term or a used-car advert can send you down a very long search rabbit hole. Motor Maat brings the useful bits together in plain English, with Cape Town roads and South African drivers in mind.
How we write
We check before we publish.
We use reliable sources for facts that can change, date our articles and correct mistakes when we find them. If somebody has paid for a story or may benefit from a link, we’ll say so where you can see it.
Your information
You decide what lands in your inbox.
When you ask for help comparing cover, we use your details to deal with that request. With your permission, we may share the request with a suitable insurance provider or authorised intermediary so they can contact you. Motoring updates are optional. You can say no to them, or unsubscribe later, without affecting your request.
One important distinction
Useful information is not personal advice.
Our articles explain common motoring and insurance topics. Your circumstances and policy wording still matter, so speak to an appropriately authorised professional when you need a recommendation made for you.