Other driver changing his story after an accident?

Whilst driving on the M27 a car in the offside lane aquaplaned and hit our offside. The driver said he lost control when he aquaplaned. He then denied five days later and said we drove into him from the...

I think I hit a parked car - but I'm not sure?

I was in my works private car park on Saturday and think I hit a BMW, I heard a noise so I think I did. I got out to look at my car and there was absolutely no damage, no scratches no anything. I went...

Can I keep my damaged Honda CR-V instead of having it written off?

Last Sunday a car ran into the back of my 2001 Honda CR-V while I was stopped. The lady’s car is a write-off. The lady has admitted liability. The insurance appointed repairers have told me it is very...

Why are obstructions in the road not being marked or illuminated properly at night?

In late November last year I was driving along a two-way urban 30mph road at 6.30pm, in pouring rain and dense traffic I suddenly felt two nasty bumps on the rear side, stopped in nearby layby and found...

Minor collision - who is at fault?

I was parked on a road, off side of the car to the pavement. To leave my space I checked my mirror and reversed into an empty space behind me. I hit a car that was driving forward into the space. She...

Why was I convicted of failing to stop for an accident?

Last autumn I joined the A5 from a minor road at a busy large roundabout with five exits. As I left the roundabout I felt the slightest bump on my nearside. Four days later I received a Notice of Intended...

How can I prevent my car being written off after an accident?

Last Friday a lady crashed into my car. She admits it was her fault, we swapped details and the insurance company is now sorting the claim. My problem is I think they are too quick to "write off" my car....

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...

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...

Can I thank Egertons of Chester for their help following a serious road accident?

Two days before Christmas we were involved in an horrific crash, and had to be cut out of our vehicle, which at the time was loaded with Christmas gifts, a hamper of food, luggage and all the bric a brac...