Ownership Survey 2 Minute Survey *Takes 2 minutes. Help us build something useful for SA car owners — and be first in line when we launch.* Question Title * 1. How many vehicles does your household own? 1 2 3+ Question Title * 2. How much do you spend per month on your car(s) in total? (insurance, fuel, servicing, tyres) Less than R3,000 R3,000 – R5,000 R5,000 – R8,000 R8,000 – R12,000 More than R12,000 Question Title * 3. Which car expense frustrates you the most? Insurance premiums Fuel costs Servicing & repairs Tyres License & admin fees Unexpected breakdowns Other Question Title * 4. Do you know when your car insurance policy expires? Yes, I know the exact date Roughly, but not exactly No idea Question Title * 5. When did you last compare insurance prices or switch providers? In the last 6 months 6–12 months ago 1–2 years ago More than 2 years ago I've never compared Question Title * 6. What stops you from switching insurers? (select all that apply) Too much admin/paperwork Not sure I'd actually save Happy with my current provider Don't know where to compare Worried about losing benefits/no-claim bonus Just never got around to it Question Title * 7. How much would you need to save per month to actually switch? R50 – R100 R100 – R200 R200 – R500 R500+ No amount would make me switch Question Title * 8. How do you choose a mechanic or service centre? Word of mouth / friend recommendation Google / online search Dealership service plan Whoever is closest Trial and error I have a trusted one already Question Title * 9. Have you ever had a bad experience with a car service provider? Yes, more than once Yes, once No, never Question Title * 10. Would you trust online reviews if only verified car owners could write them? Yes, that would be very useful Maybe, depends on the platform No, I prefer personal recommendations Question Title * 11. How do you track your car's service history? I keep a physical file/book I use a spreadsheet or app The dealership tracks it for me I don't really track it I rely on the service sticker on the windscreen Question Title * 12. Would you register your car on a free platform that tracks costs, sends reminders, and finds you better deals? Yes, definitely Maybe, I'd want to see it first Probably not No Question Title * 13. Rank these from most to least valuable. (drag to reorder, or pick your top 2) Question Title * 14. Would you pay R99/month if the platform saved you R200+ per month? Yes, that's a no-brainer Maybe, if I could see the savings first No, I'd only use it if it's free I'd need to save more than R200 Question Title * 15. Do you read CARmag? Yes, regularly Occasionally Rarely Never Question Title * 16. Would you trust CARmag to recommend insurance or service providers? Yes, I trust the brand Somewhat — I'd still do my own research Not really I don't know CARmag Question Title * 17. What's your biggest unsolved problem as a car owner in SA? (select all that apply) Insurance is too expensive Hard to find trustworthy mechanics Unexpected repair costs No transparency on service pricing Keeping track of everything car-related Road safety / potholes / infrastructure Other (please specify) *Sign up for early access: Question Title * 18. Sign up for early access Question Title * 19. Email: Question Title * 20. Phone (optional) Done
