Bullying tactics used by King Price to settle 3rd party claims..

King Price insurance is a ***** and people should avoid this insurance at all times.

On December 6th, 2023, I was driving on New Road in Midrand in the left-hand lane when another driver (a King Price client) driving in the right lane decided to change lanes (From right to left lane) without looking for passing vehicles in the left-hand lane which resulted in him crashing into the right side of my Vehicle. At the crash scene the guilty party admitted he was at fault and responsible for the accident and as such I lodged a 3rd party claim against his car insurance (King price).

After obtaining 3 different repair quotes (Costing me R950.00 for the quotes) as requested by King Price insurance and lodging the 3rd party claim I was notified by King Price insurance that I was found Negligent and to be blamed for the accident as I did not try an avoid the accident (There was simply no time to react to try and avoid the accident and there was other vehicles around me) and as such, they found it fit to only cover 30% of the damages and I was liable for 70% of the damages as quoted by an external King Price panel beater (Smart customs auto body panel beaters).

How can one be found guilty, negligent and liable for an accident for simply driving in your lane and someone crashes into the side of your vehicle? As a driver you don't know what the other road users are thinking and going to do. Is the guilty party not responsible for ensuring that the other lane is open and it's safe to change lanes before doing so???

I will not accept this bullying behavior from King price insurance and are awaiting feedback from them to discuss the way forward as I am not going to be held responsible for an accident which I did not cause.

Guys please be aware of this bullying behavior from King price insurance.....