Struck by likening

My stationery Audi A8 was hit by a bus while waiting to pull out at a roundabout. The police said because there was cctv fitted to the bus there should be no case to answer, and the bus company should...

Why don't drivers negotiate on their insurance premiums?

I recently received my renewal notice for a 2002 Rover 75 at £393.97 for two named drivers (my wife and I), both retired. After a phone call, to the company, we agreed that by reducing the annual mileage,...

Is it good practice to have a courtesy car included on my insurance policy?

I am somewhat confused by your advice to the effect that the inclusion of a courtesy car on one's insurance policy is a questionable benefit. I have just renewed my policy with Liverpool Victoria and have...

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...