We work closely with SAPS, legal professionals, insurers, and OEMs to deliver advanced crash and fraud investigation services across South Africa. Powered by forensic science and trusted data, our work stands at the intersection of public safety, justice, and claim integrity.
We are the leading South African vehicle and claim forensic investigation firm based in Sandton, Gauteng.
Our 38-member team, we specialize in insurance investigations, forensic crash data recovery, accident reconstruction, and fraud detection.
Our internationally qualified team provide nationally deployed services using only OEM-accredited technology — including Bosch CDR, Berla iVe, and GIT Systems — ensuring court-admissible data and industry-leading accuracy.
Encrypted handling of forensic data and crash records
From Basic to Advanced… Where there is a need for verification and validation, we are there to assist.
We provide full-spectrum forensic investigations into motor vehicle accidents for insurers, brokers, and legal professionals. Our services include: Accident Reconstruction: On-site analysis, measurements, and causality determination. Damage Consistency Checks: Verifying that vehicle damage matches the reported incident. Full Merit Assessments: End-to-end claim investigations
We specialize in extracting forensic data directly from the vehicle’s internal systems, offering insights no witness or camera can match. These insights are scientific, tamper-proof, and court-admissible. Tools & Capabilities: EDR (Black Box) Retrieval: Using Bosch CDR and GIT Systems, we extract crash
Our fraud detection protocols combine technical diagnostics, investigative fieldwork, and behavioral analysis to uncover false or exaggerated claims. We help insurers and legal teams identify high-risk claims before they escalate. Focus Areas: Date & Time Validity: Identifying incidents that occurred before policy inception
Non-Motor & Liability Investigations CIG also provides broad investigative support for contents, liability, and property-related claims, applying the same forensic rigor used in motor cases. Coverage includes: Contents Verification: Site inspections for theft, fire, and accidental damage claims involving electronics, jewellery, or valuables.
Mechanical & Module Failure Analysis Many disputes arise around mechanical failure — whether it’s pre-existing wear or sudden failure. Our trained specialists inspect vehicles and modules to determine whether failure is related to accident events or a separate issue. Investigations include: Engine &
Reporting, Digital Tools & Claim Analytics We understand the importance of clarity, transparency, and workflow efficiency. That’s why we offer advanced digital reporting, secure file sharing, and real-time claim tracking via our own portal — CirApp. Digital Support Includes: Live Case Updates &
With decades of combined expertise and national reach, we deliver OEM-certified crash data recovery, scene investigations, and forensic reporting for leading insurers, SAPS, and legal professionals. Our evidence is accurate, court-admissible, and backed by science.
Our CirApp portal gives clients secure case tracking, document uploads, and analytics access in real-time.
Our investigators cover all nine provinces, ensuring rapid, on-site case deployment when it matters most.
EDR stands for Event Data Recorder — often referred to as a vehicle's “black box.” We use OEM-certified tools like Bosch CDR to extract data such as speed, brake application, seatbelt usage, and more during a crash.
Yes. When extracted and documented correctly using OEM tools, crash data is considered court-admissible. Our reports meet all forensic and evidentiary standards and are accepted by insurers, SAPS, and legal representatives.
We are a fully independent, private forensic firm. We work with insurers, SAPS, brokers, law firms, and loss adjusters, and maintain impartiality in every case.
We use OEM-level tools including Bosch CDR, Berla iVe, GIT GDS, VCDS, ISTA (BMW), Techstream (Toyota), Xentry (Mercedes-Benz), and many others — ensuring reliability and forensic integrity.
We are aware of non-oem accredited tools, such as Crash Scanning applications etc. These tools are not accredited and should not be used in making Expert opinions on matters.
Whether you’re an insurer, legal professional, broker, or private investigator, we know you may have questions about our processes, tools, and reporting standards. Below you’ll find clear answers to the most common questions we receive — from data admissibility to turnaround times, and everything in between.
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