Why did my daughter's premium go up when she bought a lower insurance group car?

My daughter is in the process of changing her 2002 Peugeot 206 (group 5 insurance) for a 2009 Citroen C2 (group 1 insurance). The renewal for the 206 had just come through so when she phoned the insurance...

Can you warn your readers who borrow expensive cars about the potential costs if the car breaks down?

It’s vital that drivers of other people’s cars know that if you borrow another persons car or test drive that car you owe the owner of the car a duty of care. In a recent case in the high court, Mark Hales,...

Will I be liable for the costs of my upgraded hire car following an accident?

Someone drove into the back of my 2010 Hyundai i20 - not my fault. Hyundai Accident Aftercare (HAAC) has arranged a hire car through Gemini Vehicle Solutions, a 2012/62 Ford Focus 6-speed diesel from Enterprise....

Why doesn't no-claims protection prevent your premium being increased?

You may be interested in something that I did not until now realize, and I suspect most people are not aware of, in connection with the extra insurance that they can take out on their motor policies for...

My brother-in-law knocked down a pedestrian and was unfairly classified as 'Driver error'. Can this be altered?

My brother-in-law knocked down a pedestrian. He kept his insurance company informed (LV) and had to make a claim to rectify the damage on his car. The police investigated and classified the accident as...

How can young drivers protect their insurance premiums?

I am a Northern Irish male resident who holds a full motor vehicle and motorcycle driving licence and have seen your recommendations for cars for a 21-year-old. I have just turned 22 and have been in a...

Hit by foriegn trucker!

I was involved in a accident the other day. After reading several stories about the problems of claiming from foreign drivers has left me rather worried. The tanker was crossing the roundabout on the...

Insuring a young driver - cost?

I currently own a 2004 Ford Focus 1.6. Although the car is in my name, the insurance is in my husband's and I am registered as the main driver. Therefore I have no NCB. My 17 year old son is hopefully...

What in dash cam is best?

In an effort to combat what appears to be an increase in incidents of 'cash for crash' I recently purchased a video camera which suction fits to the windscreen, however, after less than 6 weeks use it...

How can I arrange insurance for a hire car in Canada?

In July I will be hiring a car in Vancouver to drive through the Rockies. My daughter who lives in Canada and has a Canadian driving licence will be paying with her credit card which covers her for insurance...