Tyre fitment company Supa Quick and Disky have partnered together to let South Africans renew their vehicle licence discs using WhatsApp, reports BusinessTech.
After renewal, the licence disc is then delivered to any of the 190 Supa Quick outlets in the country for pick up.
How it works
To make use of the Disky service to renew a vehicle licence disc you must do the following:
- Scan the Disky QR code through your smartphone camera application or WhatsApp directly
- Press on send in the WhatsApp chat
- Select the ‘Quote’ option
- Complete the relevant details through prompts
- Accept the quote if satisfied
- Select method of delivery: door-to-door or pick-up at Supa Quick
- Make payment through Ozow, Zapper, or Peach Payments
- Get confirmation of payment
- Collect new vehicle licence disc in 7-10 working days
The QR code and WhatsApp link for the Disky service can be found here or at your nearest Supa Quick store.
According to Adeshni Sewbaran, franchise director at Supa Quick, the renewal process takes a few minutes and all types of vehicle licenses can be renewed, including those for motorcycles, cars, trailers, and caravans.
“Anyone can apply for renewal on your behalf, and you can complete the process in-store or in the comfort of your own home,” he said.
Motor vehicle licence discs must be renewed every year before they expire, or else motorists run the risk of being penalised if they renew after the expiry date.
“We are all pressed for time, and no one likes to stand in notoriously long, slow-moving queues in crowded venues at the licensing department or post office,” said Sewbaran.
“We are encouraging customers to take advantage of this value-added offering and make sure they comply with the law.”
Supa Quick and Disky’s service is the latest in a long line of online platforms allowing South Africans to renew their car licence discs without having to visit a driver’s licence centre or post office in person.
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