As it is common for vehicles to take longer than thirty days to be repaired, you should consider extending your car hire from thirty days to sixty days.
Repairs can be delayed as a result of:
While it will cost more, this little bit extra far outweighs the frustration of being completely without transport.
When you plan to travel across the border with your hired car, it is important to get permission from the hirer and also check that your motor policy covers you for damage to the hired vehicle when it is outside of South Africa.
In conclusion, you need to fully understand and be aware of the terms of your motor vehicle insurance contract.