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Some time ago you recommended 24cover.co.uk for legal cover for car insurance. However, their website seems to have 'stalled' and no one answers the telephone. Has this company gone bust?
My partner has received a text offering to get her £3,750 for her recent accident. She has not had an accident. You advised your readers to report these people to casework@ico.gsi.gov.uk I did eventually...
I have recently been involved in a RTC. 3rd party admited full liability. I had fully comp insurance through Diamond - they instructed Albany Assistance to deal with my claim. I have recieved my settlement...
In June I took out a van insurance policy with e.van.co.uk . On its website it asked for details of convictions etc. I have an SP30 dated 2-12-06 and according to the DVLA website it expired after four...
I had an accident in April for which I was to blame. In spite of advising the third party that I had informed my insurers and himself of the occurrence within half an hour of the accident, I received a...
I have used Churchill for many years now, and my original policy had a 'courtesy car' included in the cost, but in recent years the term seemed to disappear from their paperwork. Upon enquiring, I was...
I always fit replacement Michelin Energy 195/65 R15 Tyres on my old Saab 9000 CSE and have been asked whether I require H or V rated tyres. I do understand that 'V' is geared to higher speeds and, although...
Friends are shortly to spend 3 years living and working abroad with only infrequent and brief trips home. I shall be looking after one of their two cars (the other a classic, in secure storage). I said...
My son is 23 years old and has 4 years no claim bonus wants to buy a second hand car up to max £2000 with hatch back as needs a roomy boot which are the best for insurance purposes?
My policy recently came up for renewal and I noticed it wasn't fully up to date with the penalty points I have on my licence. On informing the insurance broker, they 'calculated' a sum that they said...