Is the new Ford Ka a good car for my grandson to use as his first vehicle?

My grandson will be 18 next March and I would like to be involved in the purchase of a good secondhand vehicle to help him out in his Uni years. He said he would quite like a Ford Ka which has, I understand...

Why do accident management companies make such pests of themselves?

On 12 February 2011 whilst working as a driving instructor I was involved in a minor no-fault incident. When I say minor, the pupil who was driving took his test and passed in the car two days later. Examiners...

Why has my insurance company increased my premium for attending a speed awareness course?

Last year I was ‘invited’ to attend a Speed Awareness course and happily accepted on the basis that it would avoid me being penalised in the future for incurring the penalty points that I would otherwise...

Is our SAAB going to be written off?

At 70 mph in lane 2 the bonnet of my Saab 9-3 Sportwagon (1.8 Biopower, 64000 miles, excellent condition) flew open, causing damage to the bonnet, both wings and roof. Estimate for repair is £2500 exc...

Insurer wants to write off my car!

I had a minor accident in May this year when a guy hit my car in the rear bumper while I was waiting at traffic light. There was minor scratch, but I reported the incident to my insurance company. When...

My Rover 75 is to be written off - can I take a smaller settlement and keep the car?

My beloved Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTi is a superb, way-above-average 2003, 93,000 mile pre-facelift example in Copperleaf with unmarked beige leather. The car was vandalised recently by some lowlife hurling...

Which fun car do you recommend for a daily 30-minute commute?

I would appreciate your recommendation of what car to get. I have between £6000-£8000 to spend on a car. I am 24 years old and do not have a no-claims bonus due to never having a car before. I am looking...

Should my daughter re-register and re-insure her car at her new address?

My daughter is moving to a flat in London. She will have to park her car on the street where you are required to purchase a parking permit. Her car was bought new and registered in her hometown in North...

Why does my insurance company insist that I have a hire car if mine is off the road?

I am a retired 73 year old and do around 4000 miles a year maximum. I have protected NCD. When I renew my motor insurance I tell them that I don't need a hire car should mine be off the road (I can use...

Insurance and pattern parts?

The time has come to renew my insurance with Direct Line and their policy wording now states that they may use parts not manufactured by the car maker. As my car is less than 1 year old and under warranty...