My car has been damaged while parked - should I report it?

Someone damaged my parked car and left the scene. A passer-by took their registration and left the details under my wiper. Is it worth reporting the incident to the police? How do I trace the owner? Should...

How can I dispute an insurance write-off?

A car reversed into my son's motorbike while waiting for traffic to move and my son's bike sustained fairing damage After six weeks in the insurance compound, the insurance company considered the bike...

Does my Abarth 500 have an alarm?

Having recently bought an Abarth 500, we went on a ferry and I decided to turn off the motion alarm to stop the alarm going off. I could not find any reference to alarms/immobilisors in the handbook. Question...

Will a manufacturer-fitted tow bar count as a modification?

I have just ordered a new Toyota Yaris Cross for expected delivery early next year. We have ordered a factory fit tow bar/tow ball kit in order to carry a cycle carrier. Since the tow bar is factory fitted...

How long does my no claims bonus last after my insurance policy ends?

After selling or scrapping your car, what happens to your no claims bonus if you haven't actually got another car yet?

Am I the only one who is concerned about remapped cars?

I hear a lot about remapping, but two things concern me. Firstly, should there be some sort of register of remapped vehicles as at the moment there is nothing to stop you from inadvertently buying a remapped...

Are dealer insurance packages worth the extra?

I'm picking up a new BMW shortly and the dealer is keen to sell me GAP insurance, smart insurance (for the bodywork), tyre and alloy insurance, and ceramic paint protection. Each are £500. Are any of these...

Car hit by falling roof tile - who pays for the repair?

A theoretical question, if roof a tile falls off a neighbour's roof, say during a storm, and damaged my car (parked on my drive), who is liable? Would it be the neighbour's house insurance or my car insurance?

Is electric car insurance affordable?

With more and more electric cars coming on the market with power much higher than some supercars. How is this going to going to reflect on insurance costs? I remember in my younger days, to buy a Ford...

Should I buy a Cat S vehicle?

I have been offered a Cat S write-off that has been fully repaired at a reasonable price. I plan to get a full mechanical inspection before proceeding. Apart from an obvious markdown in reselling price,...