FREE STATE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENCE FEES
| TARE | TYPE OF VEHICLE | ||
| Exceeding | Not Exceeding | Rigid Vehicles* | Trailers and semi-trailers |
| 0 kg | 250 kg | R300,00 | R192,00 |
| 250 kg | 500 kg | R300,00 | R306,00 |
| 500 kg | 750 kg | R300,00 | R306,00 |
| 750 kg | 1 000 kg | R450,00 | R450,00 |
| 1 000 kg | 1 250 kg | R450,00 | R450,00 |
| 1 250 kg | 1 500 kg | R606,00 | R606,00 |
| 1 500 kg | 1 750 kg | R606,00 | R750,00 |
| 1 750 kg | 2 000 kg | R762,00 | R906,00 |
| 2 000 kg | 2 250 kg | R762,00 | R918,00 |
| 2 250 kg | 2 500 kg | R1 068,00 | R1 044,00 |
| 2 500 kg | 2 750 kg | R1 068,00 | R1 236,00 |
| 2 750 kg | 3 000 kg | R1 362,00 | R1 386,00 |
| 3 000 kg | 3 250 kg | R1 464,00 | R3 300,00 |
| 3 250 kg | 3 500 kg | R1 728,00 | R3 300,00 |
| 3 500 kg | 3 750 kg | R2 010,00 | R3 606,00 |
| 3 750 kg | 4 000 kg | R2 226,00 | R3 900,00 |
| 4 000 kg | 4 250 kg | R2 418,00 | R4 500,00 |
| 4 250 kg | 4 500 kg | R2 622,00 | R4 800,00 |
| 4 500 kg | 4 750 kg | R2 862,00 | R4 956,00 |
| 4 750 kg | 5 000 kg | R3 066,00 | R5 100,00 |
| 5 000 kg | 5 250 kg | R4 644,00 | R5 280,00 |
| 5 250 kg | 5 500 kg | R5 124,00 | R5 676,00 |
| 5 500 kg | 5 750 kg | R5 610,00 | R6 078,00 |
| 5 750 kg | 6 000 kg | R6 192,00 | R6 540,00 |
| 6 000 kg | 6 250 kg | R6 666,00 | R7 008,00 |
| 6 250 kg | 6 500 kg | R7 122,00 | R7 494,00 |
| 6 500 kg | 6 750 kg | R7 884,00 | R7 926,00 |
| 6 750 kg | 7 000 kg | R8 382,00 | R8 394,00 |
| 7 000 kg | 7 250 kg | R8 826,00 | R8 856,00 |
| 7 250 kg | 7 500 kg | R9 324,00 | R9 360,00 |
| 7 500 kg | 8 000 kg | R10 290,00 | R10 326,00 |
| 8 000 kg | 8 500 kg | R11 766,00 | R11 730,00 |
| 8 500 kg | 9 000 kg | R12 798,00 | R12 900,00 |
| 9 000 kg | 9 500 kg | R14 220,00 | R14 274,00 |
| 9 500 kg | 10 000 kg | R15 456,00 | R15 492,00 |
| 10 000 kg | 10 500 kg | R17 250,00 | R17 310,00 |
| 10 500 kg | 11 000 kg | R18 738,00 | R18 810,00 |
| 11 000 kg | 11 500 kg | R20 466,00 | R20 544,00 |
| 11 500 kg | 12 000 kg | R22 308,00 | R22 398,00 |
| Above 12 000 kg (for each additional 500 kg, or part thereof): | +R2 700,00 | +R2 700,00 | |
| * The rate for rigid vehicles includes non-farming truck-tractors. | |||
| OTHER VEHICLE TYPES (irrespective of tare) | |||
| Motor cycles | Caravans | Tractors on public road | Special |
| R180,00 | R300,00 | See above | R102,00 |
| Motor vehicle registration fee: R120,00 Application for motor trade plate number: R74,00 |
What Car Insurance Do I Need?
Statistics prove that driving can be dangerous, and drivers should safeguard against these risks by taking out insurance to meet their needs and budget from the 3 main types:
Comprehensive vehicle insurance which although most expensive provides the best cover and protection in event of accident, theft and, damage including flooding and fire.
Third-party fire and theft that, despite being less expensive and not covering car replacement, provides cover for damage caused by fire, theft and, hijacking.
Third-party cover, usually the cheapest in the market, only covers damage to other vehicles in the accident.
Remember that your car insurance won’t cover you for:
Normal wear and tear
Intentional damage
Loss or damage should you leave South Africa’s borders without the appropriate certificate from your insurer or broker showing you have cover outside the country.
What is Comprehensive Car Insurance? Comprehensive Car Insurance Provides cover for just about any form of financial loss related to your vehicle. Provides cover for damage caused to another person and their property if you are responsible for an accident.
What is Third party fire and theft insurance? Third-party fire and theft Car Insurance
Provides cover for damage caused to another person and their property if you are responsible for an accident. Covers you if your car is stolen or damaged in the event of a hijacking, theft or fire.
What is third party only cover? Third-party-only Car Insurance covers the damage caused to another person and their property if you are responsible for an accident. Does not provide cover if your vehicle is damaged or stolen.
Car Insurance for Under 25’sCar Insurance for Under 25s
If you are younger than 25 years of age and you’re looking to purchase Car Insurance you will soon find out that your age plays a big role in how companies assess your risk, and ultimately your premium.