Renewed figure

My car insurance with the RAC recently came up for renewal, the price jacked up by over £100 since last year. I went back to my old insurer, Direct Line, who gave a quote lower than the last time I insured...

Undercovered operation

I'll be selling one of our two cars soon. The insurance on the car is due on 01-11-11. I want to sell it before I have to renew the insurance. If I don't sell it before then, will it be possible for me...

Valued assistance

I too have taken out extra 'insurance' for £50 that ensures that any damage to my new-ish car is handled by the dealer rather than the cowboys. It only supplements comprehensive insurance but includes...

Was I right to refuse a guaranteed courtesy car with my insurance policy?

I have read your comments as to credit hire and it was something I took into account in renewing with a well-known mutual. However the guaranteed courtesy car was an add-on extra which I refused. I thought...

Transferring bike/ car no claims

I have been told the law has now changed and I can't transfer my motorcycle no claims over when insuring a micro car using my b1 full motorcycle licence. Is this right?

Car for 18-year-old son

I wondered what the best car would be and how much it would be to insure for my 18 year old son. He he passed his test 2 days after his 17th and has also got an HGV licence. I would like one (doesn't...

Should I do what Mazda say?

Reading my Mazda MX-5 handbook and it says that if I am involved in an accident, I should NOT ring my insurance company but ring Mazda instead. Is this a good idea? Surely it would be my responsibility...

Pricey insurance

Ive not yet passed my test but I have been looking around for months to try and find the cheapest insurance. I am 18 years old in a full time job and I am looking to insure a Daewoo Matiz SE. I am getting...

Relative values

I am writing on behalf of my relative who has just moved address from Garstang to Clitheroe in Lancashire. We have informed all parties i.e. utilities, banks, home insurance and pension regarding change...

Why might my insurance company be offering their best premiums to me without haggling?

I was reading your column and noted your comments about insurance companies asking silly renewal quotes which then come down if you can be bothered to ring them. I have been with Direct Line for a while...