Fronts and family

My son is about to take his driving test, and his mind has turned to insuring his car assuming he passes. Currently he's with Learner Drivers Direct, which is part of Collingwood, and they were very competitive...

Car written off - can I keep my number plate?

My wife was recently hit from behind and her 1999 Micra 1.3 Inspiration has damage to the rear bumper and tailgate. Bearing in mind the age of the car, what would be the current market value? It has done...

Insurance - why should I be out of pocket?

I had a rear end no fault accident. I paid £2750 for the car and only had it for 3 weeks. The insurers have written the car off as a class C and offered me £2250 in settlement. I have complained and not...

Claimfast con?

In January of 2011 a driver was observed having bumped my car. The witness to this incident failed to leave his name however did leave the details. My insurance broker, the AA, put me on to Claimfast...

Winter Tyres and notifying insurers

I recently had winter tyres fitted to my Mercedes 230 by my local Mercedes-Benz dealership. Recollecting your advice I telephoned our brokers to inform the insurance company of the change. The brokers...

Insurance prices too hight

I own a 2004 118d BMW. Lovely car. I am 29, have been driving for 12 years with 9 years no claims. I have 3 points on my license for going thriugh a red light a year ago. I also live in London. My insurance...

Decreased value after an accident

I had an accident, £6K of damage to my 1 year old car. Repairs done well and no visible difference to the car. The other driver's insurance have agreed I was not at fault and offered me my £100.00 excess...

Accident liability and insurance

I was hit up the rear by a lorry while driving in Southampton. It was going faster than me and my car was pushed along the road. The lorry (a car transporter) would not stop and drove into the docks where...

Collecting a seized, uninsured car.

My son's car was seized by police. As I am not eligible on my insurance to collect the car, how can my son reclaim it without insurance?

Insurance for new drivers

Now you have kindly sorted my tow car choice, (brilliant!) my next problem is 2 teenagers (18, male, 17 female) both wishing to learn to drive. We have a Fiesta Finesse 1.3 which my wife and I both drive,...