Our car was backed into whilst stationary. The other party wants to pay for damages but should I still tell my own insurer?

Our car was backed into whilst stationary. The other driver accepted liability and wants to pay for the damage subject to estimate. I have not yet been provided with his insurance details and will insist...

I hit a car and the other party wants £500 for repairs, but I can't afford that. What should I do?

I hit a parked car recently. The owner didn't call the police. A week later she brings a receipt from a body shop trying to make me pay her £500 for repairs. I'm on a fixed income. What should I do?

Can you recommend a small, automatic car that's cheap to insure for a young driver?

I'm looking for a second car that I can insure my 19-year-old son on. My wife insists the car must be automatic and 5-door (as she will also use it). I can see that very few 1-litre cars are autos. What's...

Do I need to tell my insurer if I fit run-flat tyres?

I'd like to fit run-flat tyres to Mitsubishi ASX. The standard tyres size is 225/55/18 but run-flats don't come in that size. My local tyre dealer recommends 245/45/18 which are available as run-flats....

Do I have to inform my insurer if I have a tow bar fitted?

Do I have to inform my insurer if I have a tow bar fitted? It will be only for a small two-wheeled trailer.

I lost a hubcap on my car on the motorway and caused damage to the car behind me - why has my insurance gone up?

Last year I lost a hubcap on my car on the motorway and caused damage to the car behind me where we exchanged details. I informed my insurance company and now at renewal, I find my insurance class has...

Do I need to tell my insurer about sleep apnea?

I've been diagnosed with sleep apnea and need a machine to aid breathing at night. The sleep nurse said I'd need to inform the DVLA within three months. Do I need to inform my insurer? Is there anything...

I am selling a car and have had interest from motor traders - if they insist on a test drive, would they be fully insured?

I currently have a private car for sale which is attracting some attention from motor traders. If they insisted on a test drive, would they be insured fully comp?

Is additional legal cover or personal injury cover worth paying for?

My wife had a non-fault personal injury accident some time back and obviously contacted her insurance company. Her insurance company in turn put her in touch with a Claims Management Company who (from...

Will my car insurance premium increase when I retire?

I will no longer be self-employed and am retiring. Will my car insurance be more? I am 77.