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My sons are aged 19 and 17, have now both passed their driving tests and are in the market for their first car. This will be a small used car, probably 6-7 years old and around £4000 in value. My questions...
The road conditions were icy and the car didn't stop when I applied the brakes. As a result, I collided into an approaching vehicle (single file road). The approaching vehicle could stop. I accepted this...
I received a phone call recently informing me that my car had been involved in an accident. I had not been involved in any accident and when I pressed the caller for information because I needed to report...
Following an accident my wife has been called several times already by Albany Assistance and if we cannot find the registration of the other car, which was at fault, the quote we have had from the body...
In November 2011 I assisted an elderly widow friend of mine to source car insurance on the internet. After a search we settled on Saga Motor Insurance. I paid with my Mastercard to simplify matters and...
Just received a renewal from Green Flag, highlighting 3 years no call out discount included, at £89. Checked online as it seemed expensive, slightly cheaper than AA, but beaten by a quote of £58.30 for...
What cars do you recommend for a 17 year old in terms of lowest insurance and best for safety. Budget circa £5,000.
Can a 2012 fiesta 1.4diesel be chipped for better performance?
In your experience, what action is likely to be taken by the DVLA and/or Police against an owner who keeps their vehicle off the public road for almost a year without valid VED or SORN but continuously...
My wife's car got hit earlier in the week. It was parked, not on the highway and an elderly gentleman reversed out of his garage and hit the car. It was witnessed by my wife and the gentleman asked us...