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I am going to be working in France for six months and want to take a car with me, which I am yet to buy. However, I am confused as to what to do regarding insurance. Do any UK companies provide European...
I am getting my dad's car next week, but I still have a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa that I need to sell (hopefully within the next week or so). My insurance will be swapped to the new car - can I leave the Corsa...
Our car was recently scraped in a car park - just cosmetic damage. The other party admitted fault. Our insurance, via a claims management company, said it'll cost £1700 to fix, and want to write it off...
Volkswagen has refused to give me their one year free insurance on a new Up, which I am taking delivery of next week. The reason is due to a "knock for knock" accident in a supermarket car park two and...
Is it worth taking out annual personal cover for collision damage waiver insurance on hire cars in Europe to try to avoid rip offs?
I have had my Honda Jazz car insured with Honda car insurance via Equity Red Star insurance for two years and I have just received a letter from them. It says that, based on the details they currently...
I am about to purchase a BMW 530i M Sport. However, the dealership is trying to sell me optional insurance products relating to the car and I am not sure if I need them. They are selling: - Cosmetic...
I bought a manufacturer approved used car last week. As part of the deal I was offered seven days insurance cover among other things. I was also contacted by insurance company to extend the seven day cover...
Hi HJ, you recently replied to a question about Jaguar's seven day complimentary insurance. According to the Jaguar web site, "Complimentary 7 Day Insurance Buy a new or used vehicle from a Jaguar...
My daughter, who passed her test 6 months ago, has this morning had a collision with a tree branch which fell directly into her path immediately in front of the vehicle, resulting in substantial damage...