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I have a Mercedes-Benz GLC first registered in March 2017. A third party car recently rear-ended me. He had insurance and accepted liability. His insurance has repaired the car, but a colleague has mentioned...
Can I legally park a braked small horse trailer (no horses) on a public highway? What if anything does it need and does is it an agricultural vehicle?
My colleague has just been hit with an enormous bill to replace a cracked glass roof. When he read the small print of his policy, he's not covered for the rear screen either. Is that standard or just cost...
Our son had a crash on a 'C' class road, with no white lines. He was approaching a blind left-hand bend, on a road which he drives every day, so he is always aware of how blind it is. As he got halfway...
My 90-year-old dad has suddenly decided to stop driving. His insurance runs out in a few days but as he lives far away I cannot get to see him before the insurance expires. The car has a valid MoT. Can...
My son took his Dacia Duster in for its first service and was given a loan car. There was a fault on his car and a replacement part is needed but it is not known when this will be available in the UK....
At the end of April this year my insurance company contacted me, claiming I had not informed them of an accident that happened a month earlier. I asked for more details as I haven't been involved in any...
My partner is a named driver on my comprehensive policy. She scraped a parked car whilst driving my car. Claiming the repair costs for both cars will obviously increase my premiums for years to come. Is...
My car was inspected by an independent motor engineer in relation to an alleged incident with a parked vehicle. The minor scratches were found by me two years ago and no other vehicle or third party involved....
I've purchased car insurance, which is due to start on the 22 Aug. However, I've found a cheaper provider. Am I allowed to change my mind and cancel the policy even if the insurer has taken their fee from...