Faulty repairs from insurer approved workshop.

On 30th April my wife had a crash in her Discovery 3 (her fault she pulled out on a 3 tn truck) and was struck at 50mph on the OSF wheel. The car suffered extensive damage and was recovered to our insurers...

New insurance after a crash?

Just crashed my car and the insurance company is more than likely writing it off. I'm not sure how it works with insuring the replacement. Will it be a new quote or Will I still continue with the old insurance...

Vehicle repairer missed damaged suspension

My vehicle was recently hit by a third party which caused visible panel damage and unseen suspension damage. The 3rd party insurance (Saga) has been exemplary in arranging a hire car and to have the bodywork...

Low valuation for my written off car?

My 2005 C4 VTS 80000mls has been written off. It was in excellent condition in & out with FSH. My insurance company (Hastings Direct) has offered me £2300. I payed £3100 only 8 months ago. I have looked...

Can I stop my car being written off?

I have just been involved in an accident where I was hit from behind. My car is 8 years old so of low financial value and I suspect that the body work damage will be too costly for the insurance company...

Can I make a claim directly to the insurers of the driver at fault of an accident?

I was driving at night along the M27 west of Southampton and became aware of several cars parked on the hard shoulder some 500m ahead. The motorway is unlit at that point. I lifted off to assess the...

Independant or bundles legal cover?

What do you recommend for legal expenses cover? Do I take the cover offered with the policy or go independent, and if so, who sells this?

Why do insurers act like they do?

Dear Honest John To say I don't really like insurers is an understatement. We pay them to take on our risks then they'll find any and every opportunity to trip us up and avoid paying out when the needs...

I want a genuine part fitted under my insurance claim.

I want an OEM replacement windscreen but insurance company want to fit a cheaper aftermarket windscreen as the car is nearly 4 years old. As it's a Mercedes-Benz I am saying no, due to auto lights and...

Buying a repaired Cat D write off?

I am considering buying a Fiat Panda 1.1 eco 2009[59 plate] with 6k miles only CAT D repaired Insurance write off. Question is - are there any drawbacks and how much is it actually worth? Seller is...